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Increase Your Body’s Mobility & Get Rid of the Pain with These Tips

Mobility is the key that unlocks life's door to freedom of movement. Yet, all too often, we find ourselves with creaky joints, tight muscles, and aches where we never used to have them. In the wisdom of years gone by, elders referred to this as becoming "stiff," an insidious phenomenon that not only restricts the range of motion but also heralds the onset of chronic pain and, in extreme cases, debilitation.
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Nutrition Advice: Does one-size-fit-all?

Most nutrition advice is targeted to the average American: Don't drink fruit juice. Eat less sugar. Stay away from pasta. Take the saltshaker off the table. Does this same advice pertain to runners? Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no.
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The 5-Minute Mobility Routine

Certain healthy habits — like brushing your teeth — are second nature. Other good-for-you things — like mobility training — may take a more conscious effort to build into your daily routine.
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Essential Tips for Physically and Mentally Preparing for Your Next Running Event

Running is one of the best exercises you can do. Critics say that it is bad for your joints, but that’s only if you practice poor form or bad habits, i.e., running in improper shoes on concrete. The good thing about running is that by incorporating it into your weekly exercise routine, you will be able to maintain physical strength in your legs, preventing them from deteriorating.
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The Cost Of Cushioned Running Shoes

Don’t hold your breath if you’ve been waiting for a barefoot running renaissance. Running shoes just keep getting beefier as brands pack in more and more cushioning that hoists the feet further from the ground.
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The Benefits of Cross-Training for Runners

Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it's also demanding on the body. That's where cross-training comes in. It's a way to diversify your fitness routine and reduce the risk of injury by training different muscle groups. But there's more to it than just that. Cross-training offers a wealth of benefits to runners that can help enhance performance, improve strength, and keep things interesting.
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Winter Running: Staying Motivated and Safe in Colorado’s Colder Months

Winter in Colorado presents a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, especially for those who love running. The picturesque snow-covered landscapes are enchanting, but the cold and icy conditions require special attention to safety and motivation. In this scenario, adopting an active lifestyle is essential not only for physical fitness but also for mental health.
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CU Boulder Study: Cannabis isn’t a performance-enhancer

A bit of weed before a workout can boost motivation and make exercise more enjoyable. But if performance is the goal, it may be best to skip that joint. That’s the takeaway of the first ever study to examine how legal, commercially available cannabis shapes how exercise feels.
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Food Shaming: Can we please stop it?

Once upon a time, food used to be one of life's pleasures and runners would eat with gusto. Today, food has become a source of anxiety—Will it ruin my health? Make me fat? Hurt my performance? Food has also become a source of shame—I shouldn't have eaten so much. I eat well during the day but I'm so bad at night. I'm afraid I'll eat too much pie at Thanksgiving.
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Why Puking After a Workout Is Nothing to Be Proud Of

Making players run until they puke is an old favorite of self-serious coaches. In sports movies (consider that pivotal scene in Miracle) it’s often posited as necessary and just. The team needs to head to hell and back together in order to finally understand what it takes to win. Right?
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