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If you’re a female runner and you’re not wearing a sports bra then you’re missing out on a great opportunity to not only find support but tap into a fabric with moisture-wicking qualities that not only makes your run more pleasant, but prevents chaffing as well. Following is a look at three sports bras in random order.

• Champion Vapor Seamless Sports Bra is an ultra-soft seamless bra made from a silky fabric that feels as good as it performs its wicking and odor control are considered by many to be superior thanks to Champion’s Cocona fabric. Additionally, Champion says the fabric provides UV protection for those women who run in a sports bra only. And while the bra is extremely light weight, wearers are thrilled that Continue Reading »

It’s pretty much common knowledge that there is no one shoe that is perfect for all runners. That’d be a little too easy, wouldn’t it? In an effort to drill down on which shoes provide which benefits we’ve taken a look at three popular styles and offer an overview, in no particular order.

• Saucony Echelon 2 (Men’s and Women’s) provides an incredible cushion sole with a well-fitting interior. The extra layer of cushioning on this year’s model is built to accommodate orthotics and places the heel Continue Reading »

If you’re temporarily sidelined due to an injury it might be a great time to use the time to your advantage and not only assess how or why the injury occurred or could have been prevented, but to use the time to look at some alternative training that you might have not considered had you not been sidelined.First, take a look at how your injury occurred and ask yourself some tough questions. Was it because you were not training with the proper equipment? Did you push yourself harder and faster than your body was prepared to be pushed? Are your nutrition needs being met so you are well fueled and not running on a deficit? The point here is to not only ask yourself these questions, but to answer them honestly so you’ll not only learn but prevent another possible injury so that when you recover you’ll be a much smarter athlete.The second upside is that a sideline can force you to Continue Reading »

If you’re in any type of athletic training, including running, knowledge regarding your nutritional needs is just as critical to your overall performance as interval times. If you want to reach your highest potential it’s critical that all body systems be perfectly tuned and fueled, and that can only come about from proper nutrition. Absent of the right nutritional intake even excellent physical conditioning can fall prey to what might have been a stellar season. In short, good nutrition must be a key element to your training program if you want to reach your overall goals.Unfortunately, there is no singular miracle food or miracle supplement to help you attain balanced nutrition, much to the chagrin of many supplement advertisers. The key to remember is that it is typical for certain foods to supply mainly proteins while others supply mainly vitamins. Because of this, a combination of different foods is essential to Continue Reading »