Runningbrina | Running Blog | NYC
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 cannot even remember how often it really was but it’s actually a common idea non-runners picture a runner. Heading outside every single day. No rest days. We don’t need breaks. We’re […]
Endurance athletes such as runners, swimmers or cyclist typically spend hours performing their sport. Whether it’s clocking down miles over miles in long-distance training, over 200 miles on a bike or swimming endless laps in the pool. With all these training sessions and extreme demands on our bodies both physically and mentally athletes should pay […]
Especially after finishing a long run, or a race, I treat myself with my favorite homemade SunButter cookies. SunButter has significantly more unsaturated fat, magnesium, and vitamin E than peanut butter and also double the amount of good fiber compared to its peanut-based counterpart. Today I want to share my favorite recipe where I’m using SunButter […]
Finding a perfect balance between running and weightlifting is hard. Oftentimes it confuses runners because they assume both sports don’t work together. But how can you work on your endurance and build lean muscle mass at the same time without being sore all day? Balancing running and weightlifting is part of my routine for years […]
