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Running your first 5K is a big deal! You’ve decided you want to complete a race, you’ve registered and now it’s time to prepare. But where do you start? This blog is your all-inclusive guide on how to prepare for your first 5K race. We’ll cover everything you need to know about fueling, training and recovery to get you to the finish line feeling great!

Curious about running and your hormones?

You've probably heard by now that hormones are responsible for regulating all of the processes that occur within our bodies. That includes regulating when we're hungry, how well we sleep, and where we're more likely to store fat. Since hormones regulate everything that we do, there is lots of potential for things to go wrong! The truth is, we've all probably suffered from some degree of hormone imbalance over the course of our lives. This blog will focus on the major hormones that regulate our appetite, body composition, and ability to recover from exercise. You will learn their function, signs of imbalance, and what you can do to help support balanced hormones, naturally!

Do you ever wonder if you're eating the right foods to maximize the benefits from your workout sessions? If you struggle with nagging injuries, constant fatigue, or find it difficult to put on muscle, there may be ways you can improve your diet. This article will outline fueling strategies you can utilize to optimize exercise performance and recovery.

GI issues while running- more common than you might think!

Did you know an estimated 70% of runners have experienced GI issues or 'tummy troubles' while training or competing?

70-f******* percent!

While 'runner's diarrhea' is generally thought to be the "worst" symptom to experience, GI symptoms during exercise can include nausea, vomiting, cramps, bloating, or burping. For some of us symptoms are relatively minor, or only occur if we know we messed up (like if I were to say, eat a cheeseburger and fries before heading out for a run!). For other runners, GI symptoms can be mysterious, frustrating, and debilitating. They can also affect runners at all levels, from newbies to elites. So, if you struggle with GI issues during running, you're not alone!

In this article I'm breaking down the various causes of GI distress while running, from top right to er, bottom. I'll also be sharing my tips and strategies on how to train your gut to avoid these annoying and performance killing symptoms!

When there's still some snow on the ground and the temperatures are hovering below zero, that summer or fall race you signed up for may feel really far away. But race day will be here before you know it, and you want to be prepared! From your running gear to your nutrition to your training plan itself, there are certain aspects of preparing for a race that just can't be left to the last minute.

Maybe this is your first event, or maybe you've got a few medals in your collection already but if you still feel like a newbie on the running scene, this article is for you!