by Holly Johnson | Jun 24, 2021 | Tips, Training
Having lived, trained and coached in Florida for 18 years, the heat and humidity can take its toll. And not just Florida. Symptoms such as low energy, soreness and yes, stiffness from dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can wreak havoc on your training, but only if...
by Andre Johnson | Jan 7, 2021 | Tips, Training
More often overlooked than overdone, the benefits of stretching extend beyond the stretch itself. According to Ben Greenfield, personal trainer and author of Beyond Training, spending time lengthening your limbs also has mental...
by Andre Johnson | Sep 21, 2020 | Health, Nutrition, Tips, Training
You are what you eat, and that goes for energy too. What you put into your body equates to what it will give back. Starve it and it will fight back by crashing or heading you to the nearest vending machine or fast food outlet to fill it up. If you’re struggling...
by Holly Johnson | Jul 3, 2020 | Motivation, Tips, Training
Yes, it’s hot outside. And yes, we should be grateful that we can run (outside). But when the temps dip into the high 80s or low 90s — or higher — and include some (or a lot) of humidity, running outside can become, well, hard. It’s important to note that it...
by Holly Johnson | May 6, 2020 | Nutrition, Tips, Training
Do you find yourself fading on runs over 4 miles or losing steam on your longs? Do you have energy crashes in the afternoon after a harder and/or hot workout? If so, it could be as simple as your fueling protocol and timing. Monitoring and dialing in a fueling...
by Holly Johnson | Nov 13, 2019 | Tips, Training, Uncategorized
So, you’ve decided to work on your cardiovascular health, and are thinking of purchasing your very own treadmill. However, while you believed the buying process would be easy, an initial online search yields hundreds of brands, all of which claim to be the “best” at...