Health, Nutrition & Fitness

 It has been said that 4 factors determine how fast you are – genetics, form, how smart and hard you train and weight (not necessarily in this order). Every runner knows weight affects performance. As a general rule of thumb, lighter does equal faster. However, we must always remember too...

Don't get us wrong, fruits are extremely healthy. But they can make you gain weight if you don't watch what you eat! It's great that we're swapping the junk food for healthy snacks such as fruits and nut, but we've got to watch the quantity because some of these...

Sleep is a very important aspect, especially for us runners. Sleep is when our body recovers and rejuvenate. It is recommended that we get at least 7 - 8 hours of shut eye. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Here are a couple of hacks for these common...

We've all heard this one critical rule before - but seriously, this is an important rule to follow. Trying something new and untested could really mess up your race! Honestly this is a one very basic rule of marathon running, but one many of us tend to forget. We...

If you are anything like me, I absolutely love taper week. Your running is reduced, your mileage is reduced and your intensity is reduced. It's a kick back and relax week. It's about staying rested, and getting yourself mentally prepared. Tapering is actually a very important element in marathon...

We run, and naturally, running makes us thirsty. You did a long run, you think you deserve that ice cold Coca-Cola. Thing is, not all drinks are great recovery fuels. Some are terrible! #1 Ice-Blended Flavoured Drinks Photo Credits: Blendtec Yes, that Starbucks Matcha Frappe or Iced Hazelnut Latte should not be...

As a runner, we put our feet under immense stress and pressure. We are more susceptible to foot injuries. Here are 4 foot injuries to look out for while running. #1 Plantar Fasciitis The plantar problem is whereby you have a pain at the bottom of your heel. This is particularly...

I go for that body combat class and grit class back to back everyday, every week, why aren't my abs showing? - sounds familiar? It is often said abs are made in the kitchen - only 20 percent exercise! Here are 5 eating habits that will help you get...