A comfortable belly band can help pregnant runners run throughout their pregnancy and avoid running injuries and pelvic pain. There are many great options for pregnant runners today. I round up the best belly bands for runners. My absolute favorite is the ReCORE Maternity FITSplint because it is soft, flexible, and breathable. Read about all … Read more
Getting your period on race day is not a death knell to your running goals. In fact, a 2020 study found that a majority of female marathoners actually ran their best during their high hormone phase and during menstruation. If you suffer from PMS and period symptoms, these steps will help you feel better so … Read more
Running by RPE (rate of perceived exertion) allows you to tune into how your body is feeling so you can run to your optimal potential. Running by RPE involves paying attention to your heart rate, sweat rate, breath rate, and muscle fatigue. It is more reliable than running by pace or heart rate because it … Read more
You can do a sit-up pregnant. NO! You can’t! It’s dangerous!…You can do a plank. NO! Stop! You’ll hurt the baby! There is so much confusion and misinformation out there regarding safe pregnancy core exercises. So, I’m setting the record straight with key information and a suggested ab workout for pregnancy. When it comes to … Read more
Most runners know that the way to recover is to increase blood flow. Practically every recovery tool has this aim—including compression therapy. And now there are several products flooding the market using compression therapy to improve recovery, including leg compression boots which come at a costly price. So, are these fancy leg compression machines worth … Read more
The other day I had a stack of boxes at my door so big, that neighbors helped to move them so we could enter the house. The boxes were sent from physical therapists Bob and Brad, hoping I would try their new recovery tools and give an honest review! My first thought was, “wow! I … Read more
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