Want to Manage Your Sweet Tooth? Try Sweet Defeat!

Nutrition

Sweet Defeat
Are you a lover of sweets and treats? Yep...same here. You are definitely not alone in that respect. I’m a notorious sweet tooth. In fact, even as an athlete, I struggle with sugar cravings just as much as the average person.  There are many different techniques that I have tried over the years to fight the cravings but to no avail. Recently though, I discovered [...]
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Are You Getting the Nutrients You Need?

Nutrition

getting-nutrients-need
If you are eating a whole-food diet and running regularly for exercise, you’re well on your way to leading a healthy lifestyle. The thing is, many of us don’t realize how easy it is to develop deficiencies in certain nutrients. Not getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals can lead to a variety of health issues, from poor night vision to brittle nails and [...]
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Should Runners Use BCAAs?

Nutrition

BCAA benefits for runners
If you’ve been involved in the running world, you’ve probably come across the term BCAAs and wondered what that meant. BCAAs have been gaining traction in the health and fitness world for all of their numerous health benefits, including recovery after exercise. But what exactly are they and should runners use BCAAs? What is BCAA? Some of us will ask themselves: What is BCAAs? What [...]
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Your Miami Half Marathon Guide

Races

The miami half marathon
I ran the Miami Half Marathon in 2020. In this article, I will share all the details about the Lifetime Miami Half Marathon. Hopefully, you learn something. And even more so, I hope you get inspired to run the Miami Half along with me. in 2021. Let’s jump into some of the course details including: The date of the Miami Half Course details and route difficulty [...]
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4 Secrets to Balance Work, Life, and Running

Motivation

Working a full-time job, being an entrepreneur, training for multiple marathons a year, taking care of your family, going to the gym religiously, being a good friend, and constantly seeking personal growth... Trying to simultaneously balance these can really take a toll on you. I am often asked: "how do you do it all?" If you struggle with balancing work-life, personal-life, training or exercising, please [...]
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How to Get into the 2020 NYC Marathon

Races

Lottery for the NYC Marathon 2020
Guess what? The NYC Marathon turns 50 years old next year! The upcoming 2020 NYC Marathon will be on November 1, 2020. And to help get you started before the drawing application window closes, here is how you can participate in the 50th anniversary of the largest marathon in the world. Read below and learn the following things about the 2020 NYC Marathon registration:  How [...]
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Apple vs Garmin: Which Watch is Better for Runners

Running

apple watch vs garmin
Running watches are notoriously difficult to decide on. Also, when weighing your options you might - despite best intentions - go for a flashy watch that doesn’t suit your specific needs as a runner. And that bulky watch with a thousand features that you have been eyeballing might actually be the least comfortable device you have ever strapped on your wrist. Apple vs Garmin, which [...]
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Boston Marathon

Races

Running the Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is one of the most popular marathons in the world and for most runners an absolute dream race to participate one day. Getting into the Boston Marathon is hard. The window for qualifying and registering at the third-largest marathon is the U.S. has already closed, but that shouldn’t stop you from preparing for the next one! If you need any information on [...]
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The NYC Marathon Lottery

Races

Sabrina Wieser running the NYC Marathon
The next NYC Marathon will be here before you know it. But if you don’t have all the details ironed out just yet, relax! There’s still plenty of time to prepare for the 2020 NYC Marathon. And I’ll help you by breaking down the lottery system, as well as other methods for entering the race.  If you’re planning on running in one of the greatest [...]
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How often should you run?

Running

running frequency
Let’s discuss the running frequency! “Oh, you’re a runner. So you’re running every day?” – I’ve heard this question so many times that I have lost count, but it’s actually a common idea when non-runners picture a runner. Heading outside every single day. No rest days. We don’t need breaks. We’re superheroes. Running superheroes! But seriously: How often should a runner run per week? How [...]
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