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Six Tips to Prevent Swollen Feet for the Runner

Running is one of the world’s most popular physical activities. It’s excellent for your heart health, physique and happiness. The US has over 60 million runners alone, and they’re not slow-ing down. This sport is known for its transformative effects on your body and cognitive function, but your feet are bound to take a beating when you hit the pavement.
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Beet Juice Boosts Athletic Performance

Carnitine, chromium, anabolic steroids: Athletes have experimented with a broad array of aids in pursuit of performance edge. A popular — if unglamorous — one today that seems safe and backed by solid data: the juice of beets, for the nitrates they contain.
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Product Review: Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 12L

Living in Colorado, runners are blessed with an abundance of mountain and paved to explore. Whether or not you are looking for the beautiful natural scenery or a flat urban run, we have it all. And, one of the biggest things to worry about while you are out is how to stay hydrated thinks to our dry, high altitude weather.
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Nutrition: Energy Bars, Which Ones Are the Best?

Today's overwhelming assortment of energy bars offers an option for every dietary niche, be it vegan, kosher, low FODMAP, nut-free, etc.. Below is a list that categorizes the bars and might help you find ones that suit your dietary preferences.  The key is to remember that energy bars are not meal replacements, but rather emergency food that comes pre-wrapped. Be sure there are some banana peels and apple cores in your wastebasket, and not just wrappers.
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The new runner’s high? 80% of marijuana users mix weed, workouts

Eight out of 10 marijuana users in states where cannabis is legal say they partake in the drug shortly before or after exercise, and most report that it motivates them to work out, helps them enjoy exercise more and improves their recovery, according to surprising new University of Colorado Boulder research.
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Buying Prescription Sunglasses for Running with SportRx

SportRx is an online store that sells prescription sunglasses for all types of sports. I have personally worn prescription glasses since middle school, so even when I run and cycle, I need prescription eyewear. I recently chose a pair of Nike Rabid prescription sunglasses for running from the SportRx website.
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