The Effects of Exercise on Gut Health


So you’re training for a marathon. Participating in a crossfit challenge. Maybe you’ve committed to one of the most difficult endurance events in the world, an Ironman. But will your body be able to handle the increased demand?

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How Running Can Strengthen Our Mind, Body, and Soul


Our ancestors ran as a means of hunting food and escaping predators. We see children running around in circles just for the pure joy of it. So why have so many adults lost that desire to get outside, feel their hearts pumping, and move their bodies in a way that was etched into our DNA? Have our lives become so laden with luxury and convenience that the mere thought of discomfort makes us shudder?

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One-Hour Workout: Run Fitness Test


In tandem with the #TriathleteChallenge, this month’s One-Hour Workouts have been running you through the basics of baseline testing in each discipline. This week it’s time for run testing!

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What to Wear Running in the Winter


I love running when it’s cold outside. But, every year, I go through the same scenario. I look at my closet and open my drawers and can’t figure out what to wear!  This year was particularly challenging. It went from 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 30 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of hours! Therefore, I started…

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