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Welcome to our wellness blog, your go-to resource for all things related to living a balanced and healthy life. From nutrition and fitness to mindfulness and self-care, our blog covers a wide range of topics that are essential for enhancing your overall wellness. We believe that taking care of your mind, body, and spirit is the key to living a fulfilling life, and our aim is to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to do just that.
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Running Joyfully
This year one of my goals was to run a spring marathon and a fall marathon. So, in December 2021, I signed up for Eugene Marathon, which is supposed to take place on May 1st, 2022. I have spent this…
Debunking the Myths about Athletes Muscle Fibers
Last week, I talked to a running coach who said to me that long distance runners always have a great concentration of slow-twitch muscle fibers in their body, but for speed, we also need to develop fast twitch muscle fibers…
Why Skimping on Sleep Isn’t the Best Idea for Endurance Athletes?
I love sleeping. Nope, I am not talking about sleeping in. As a runner, I am an early bird. Over the last year I have learned that, sleep for athletes is an important recovery tool. However, I have become a lite…
How to Recover During Marathon Training
Last week was tough on my body because of the added load of training mileage and the half marathon race effort the previous weekend. It was a reminder that training for a marathon takes a lot out of you. We,…
Why You Should Put a Race on Your Calendar NOW
Spring races are coming up soon. If you don’t have a race on your calendar, it’s a good idea to register for one. There are many benefits of racing, no matter your running experience. From new runners to experienced runners,…
What Does Quad Dominant Running Do?
After coming back from your long run, do you feel that your quads are burning? Not only the quads but your adductors hurt too. Does that sound like you? You are a quad dominant runner my friend. Don’t worry I…
Combating Obesity Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
We've all heard so much about the "obesity epidemic." It's easy to think the story is being blown out of proportion. But the truth is far from it. According to World Health Organization, the prevalence of adult obesity has exceeded…
Tips to Avoid Sleep Debt Due to Daylight Savings Time
On Sunday, March 13th we will lose an hour of sleep. We spring forward an hour between March to November to conserve natural day light. Humans’ biological functions are driven by circadian rhythm, which is 24-hour cycles that regulate sleep. The…
Three Breathing Exercises Every Runner Should Do
We don’t give much thought to breathing as runners, it’s an autonomic process that just occurs. Breathing can play a vital role in controlling perceived effort, staying centered and injury prevention for runners. Runners who have strained breathing have weaker…
Breathing for Runners
Sometimes I forget what a vital role breathing plays in the running. One of my friends recently texted me to know more about breathing while running, and I realized that breathing had become a part of my natural running rhythm,…
