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The Importance of Sleep for Runners

  • By Susan Lacke
  • Published Apr. 1, 2013
There's more to sleep than just lying there. Learn how many Z's you really need and how to avoid the most common shut-eye stealers!
  • Gear: Pamper Tired Muscles!

    • By Kara Deschenes
    • Published Feb. 12, 2013
    • Updated Feb. 21, 2013 at 2:01 PM UTC

    Pamper your tired muscles with these at-home tools to keep them coming back for more, day after day!

  • Recovery Rules

    • By Stephanie Cajigal
    • Published Jan. 25, 2013

    It’s time to put sore muscles in your rear view! Follow our foolproof plan to recover more quickly.

  • Muscle Compression Machines

    • By Kara Deschenes
    • Published Aug. 15, 2012
    • Updated Feb. 20, 2013 at 3:33 PM UTC

    If you’ve done a race or trained with a group of runners recently, you’re sure to have seen people wearing compression socks.

  • Recovery Days

    • By Kara Deschenes
    • Published Jun. 26, 2012
    • Updated Nov. 19, 2012 at 1:25 AM UTC

    Let’s be honest. Chasing down the surge of post-run endorphins is addicting and taking a day off can feel like cruel punishment. Did

  • Milk and cereal better than sports drinks for muscle

    • By Emmalee Schmidt
    • Published May. 22, 2009
    • Updated Nov. 15, 2012 at 3:07 PM UTC

    Instead of grabbing a Gatorade after a run or workout, try pouring a bowl of your favorite breakfast cereal and milk. According to a recent