More and more people are taking dietary supplements these days. In fact, more than half in the U.S. take at least one. But studies show that most supplements are ineffective and a waste of money. So how can you tell if a supplement is good quality? It’s tricky. The supplement space is the wild west … Read more
Next to injury, getting sick is a runner’s worst nightmare. And, unfortunately, as mother runners, we get hit with illness left and right this time of year. It’s COVID, then RSV, flu season, a strange surge in Hand Foot and Mouth and strep, a stomach bug, now it’s this cold that causes pink eye and … Read more
The hips are key for running. Unfortunately, many runners suffer from hip pain–especially women who have had babies. In most cases, you do not want to run with hip pain. I share how to prevent hip pain in runners, and what to do if you suffer from hip pain when running. Talk with many female … Read more
You can go running with a cold if you feel up to running and your symptoms are above the neck. However, if you have a hacking cough, headache, fever, or sore throat, it is best to rest. Otherwise, you risk prolonging your illness. Read more about when it is okay to run while sick. Cold … Read more
Lack of sleep is my kryptonite. It dawned on me (pun intended) that even since I was a kid, lack of sleep has broken me. After almost every sleepover party, I’d end up getting sick. A cost of staying up late and putting shaving cream in the hands of my friends. (Karma?) Therefore, getting a … Read more
After childbirth, it’s become more common to think about the strength of your pelvic floor. After all, the pelvic floor, the muscles that hold up the contents of your pelvis and have been working overtime for nine months. But this work can lead to weak pelvic floor muscles and also tight pelvic floor muscles which … Read more
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