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Have you ever been to a drugstore to buy vitamins and become overwhelmed by all the different products? They come in so many different colors, shapes, and formulations that it’s impossible to decide which ones are right for you. If you’re going to commit to taking vitamins every day, shouldn’t they be the most tailored […]
The Berlin Marathon is one of the largest and most famous marathons across the globe, Berlin is part of the World Marathon Majors and known as the fastest course in the world. In 2018 Kipchoge was able to set a new world record with an incredible time of 02:01:39. Time to check out the Berlin […]
I used to fall into the trap of not dedicating enough time to recovery or even taking care of my muscle soreness head on. We push and push and are forgetting the most important part that actually helps us to become stronger and faster. Recovery is key to accomplishing any running goal you may have […]
We should always keep in mind, that protein is an essential macro-nutrient for us athletes to support great recovery, performance and oftentimes it is a real time saver. For me personally, I don’t do the post-workout shake all the time. My favorite protein shake is my first meal in the morning. Having an oatmeal protein […]
Being an essential vitamin that can’t be produced by the body, vitamin C has an important role in our body. Vitamin C benefits are scientifically proven. The vitamin C sources can be fruits and vegetables, including oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach, but also capsules and powders. My go-to form is the […]
Every runner experiences it at some point in their life, especially if you run long distances. The discomfort and pain of overexertion. It’s not only the debilitating fatigue, but also the headaches, muscle aches, and the intensely uncomfortable gastrointestinal issues. All you want to do is crash. You can’t move without every inch of your […]
The Brooklyn Half Marathon takes you from Eastern Parkway to the finish line on the boardwalk at Coney Island. It’s an iconic 13.1-mile journey through the amazing borough of Brooklyn. The Popular Brooklyn Half is a fun race and a good one to pr since it’s just a bit hilly in the beginning and then entirely flat for […]
Are you a runner and you’re not sure what kind of supplements you should take? The best supplements for runners is a very specific topic. For a lot of newbies entering a nutrition store without proper research can lead to wasting a lot of money. You could spend huge amounts on supplements and vitamins for […]
A few weeks ago I joined my first P.volve class in Manhattan and I’m excited to share that this week there will be my first event leading up to the Brooklyn Half Marathon with them at the P.volve studio. Join me on 05/09 for a P.volve workout designed specifically by celebrity trainer and P.volve founder, Stephen […]
For quite a long time now I’ve been dealing with some serious sleeping issues that made me wake up multiple times during the night or wouldn’t let me fall asleep at all. I know a lot of athletes struggle with getting enough sleep but aren’t really talking about it. The first answer when it comes […]
