by Blaine Moore | Workout Tips
When you finish a race or a tough workout, remember that you need to rehydrate yourself. Otherwise, you will be tired and may get sick later in the day. A tough workout or a race can lead to overextending yourself and becoming dehydrated, no matter how well hydrated...
by Blaine Moore | Fitness, Reader Questions, Sports, Workout Tips
You will often hear runners and other endurance athletes discuss a concept known as tapering for a race. What is a taper? Why is a taper important? In non-athletic pursuits, a taper (as it relates to us) is defined as a gradual diminution of thickness, diameter, or...
by Blaine Moore | Workout Tips
Last week, I mowed my lawn barefoot and then did the last mile of a “race” barefoot the next day. After the race, I ran around in the grass with no shoes on for a mile or so. My feet felt pretty good afterwards, although they did get a bit dirty. Since...
by Blaine Moore | Workout Tips
It may sound like a given, but running can exacerbate gastrointestinal problems. Gas is caused by swallowing air while we eat and by the digestion of food. Running can contribute to the problem by causing you to swallow more air than you would if you were sedentary....
by Blaine Moore | Injuries, Workout Tips
Whenever your muscles are feeling a bit sore or overworked, you should remember my motto, “Ice Early, Ice Often.” Arguably the most effective way to do that is to immerse your muscles in an ice bath. An ice bath can consist of using a full sized whirlpool...
by Blaine Moore | Injuries, Overcoming Obstacles
The easiest way to sideline a runner is an injury, especially one in the foot or knee. A very sensitive part of the foot that does not always get enough attention is the arch. There are a few ways to easily injure the arch of your foot. One way to hurt yourself is...
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