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The attention given to environmental and ethical concerns has increased over the last decade. As a result, the vegan diet has exploded in popularity.While some people choose to adopt a vegan diet for moral and health reasons, some are turning to the plant-based athlete meal plan in the hopes of ...

by Megan Meyer, PhD, IFICTraining and racing have always been a huge part of my life. After more than two decades of training for more races than I can count, I think I’ve finessed my race day execution – and, more importantly, the pre-race preparation.My love of racing began when, in my teens ...

You want to increase your running speed and cut down your time but aren’t sure where to start. Many of us have experimented with changes in steps per minute. But the simple matter of how many steps you take in a minute has a complicated relationship with training and performance. Running cadence ...

Cheat days are popular among fitness enthusiasts. It’s where you stick to a strict diet for the whole week except for one day when you allow yourself to eat whatever your heart desires. Burgers, pizza, ice cream, chocolate, soft drinks, alcohol… sounds like fun, right?Whether you’re trying to ...

Search for the term ‘pronation,’ and it’s easy to be confused. You can overpronate, and you can underpronate. You can even pronate your hands. Does pronation bring to mind barefoot tribes and ultra-athletes or flat feet and fallen arches? Is it good or bad? In this article, you’ll learn what ...

If you’re new to running, you might wonder when is the best time to run. Do you only have time in the morning or on your lunch break? Are you a night owl who feels the most motivated at night? While not everyone can choose at what time of the day to run during the week, you’ll still find ...

If you are a runner, adding resistance training to your routine is a great way to improve your performance. Many runners shy away from weightlifting because they think it will make them too bulky, but that is not the case! In fact, adding bodyweight strength exercises for runners to your routine ...

Keep your body energized and healthy by eating these key superfoods for immune system health. These seven foods are packed with vitamins and nutrients that will help your body fend off germs during cold and flu season so you can perform at your best. What are superfoods?Superfoods are foods that ...

If you have ever glanced at our career page, you already know that our team is very international, that we are doing our best to be an inclusive company and that we put people first.But you’re probably wondering: ok, what does that mean in numbers? Well, here is a snapshot of how our team looked ...

A bloated stomach can make you feel pretty uncomfortable. Bloating happens when the gastrointestinal tract becomes full of gas. Your belly can feel very full, tight and can even be painful.(1) This is definitely not the feeling you want to be walking around with all day.What Causes ...

About to go on your first run? Get ready to discover a sport that frees your mind, pushes your limits, and transforms your fitness levels.The beauty of running is that it doesn’t require too much equipment or a complicated set-up, but nailing down the basics is important.Running expert Sascha ...