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Top 9 Tips for Running Recovery: Recover Faster and With Less Pain

As a middle-aged runner, I’m always looking for ways to recover faster with less pain and soreness.  Through research and experimentation, I discovered are some top tips which you may find...

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Is Cooling Down Really Necessary After a Run?

Runners are notorious for not stretching after a run.  I’ve been guilty of the same thing as I’d rather have an extra 5-10 minutes to my run then spend an extra five minutes stretching after...

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Speed Up Running Recovery: Consider Your Post Workout Nutrition

Looking for easy ways to speed up your running recovery?  I know I am. Turns out there is no simpler way to promote recovery than to eat the right kind of snack or meal soon after your...

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Stretching After a Workout: Does it Aid in Recovery?

To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question.  It’s all gotten a bit confusing, and it can be difficult to know what the best thing to do is.  I know that I’ve struggled to get my...

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link to Running Recovery: Proper Rehydration is Important and Easier Than You Think

Running Recovery: Proper Rehydration is Important and Easier Than You Think

We can’t live but a few days without water.  Water is vital for life and it’s also vital for proper recovery from exercise.  We all know we need to rehydrate after a workout, but how...

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Running Recovery: Turmeric has Surprising Scientific Benefits

While it may be tempting to pop an ibuprofen pill after a tough workout to ease aching muscles, you may want to consider a healthier alternative.  Turmeric has some amazing benefits with little...

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