What constitutes a healthy and supportive diet for distance runners? What vitamins and minerals should you pay the most attention to for long-term health and optimal performance? If you want to become the best runner you can be, you must prioritize proper nutrition.
Optimize the role nutrition plays in your health and athletic performance with our overview of proper nutrition for distance runners.
In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris shares the importance of staying active throughout the holiday season, challenges you to get outside every day during this time, and gives an update on his spring racing schedule and what he is doing differently to get faster in 2023.
In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris outlines how you can learn from what worked and what didn’t this past year, and build upon it in 2023. It’s time to plan out your perfect spring marathon season and get started training!
There is nothing more motivating than signing up for a race, but how do you plan the perfect racing season to run your best spring marathon?
In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris answers listener questions on mastering the marathon taper. He explains the philosophy of the six phases of marathon training, with a focus on base building. Whether your goal race is just a couple of weeks away or you are just getting started with marathon training, this episode will teach you how to best mentally and physically prepare for the journey ahead.
In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris shares how to best warm up for your Turkey Trot 5K to ensure you run your best race, answers your treadmill running questions, and gives details on how you can join us at the next Knighton Runs team race!
What if you never had to miss a run due to bad weather or time constraints ever again?
Having a treadmill at home is a great way to stay consistent with your marathon training. All passionate athletes know that sticking to their training plan day in and day out without interruption will lead to tremendous success. But often it can be difficult to fit in a run outside.
Extreme winter weather can make it dangerous to run outside. Excessive heat can make it difficult to perform faster workouts. Limited daylight can pose an issue too for athletes who need to run first thing in the morning or late in the evening. For all these reasons and more, having a treadmill at home can be a wonderful tool for marathon training.
Athletes frequently ask me for treadmill recommendations, so I polled the Knighton Runs community for their recommendations of the best treadmills for marathon training. This article contains their recommendations and some of the reasons why they love the treadmill they bought.
Get Rid of Tight Calves FOREVER. The Calf Stretcher That Changed My Life.
Kristy Baumann is a Registered Dietitian who helps runners learn how to fuel properly to support their training and have a healthy relationship with food. She is on a mission to spread the message that restricting food and following fad diets is not the answer. Having a positive relationship with food is the foundation of fueling well as a runner. In this episode, we discuss the importance of developing a positive relationship around food while marathon training and get answers to specific nutrition and diet questions from The Knighton Lions.
Running Shoes - Brooks Launch Running Shoes - I have been wearing these running shoes for years. I've easily worn through over a dozen pairs. They are light, fast, well-cushioned, and very affordable. They are perfect for easy days, long runs, and marathon-training workouts.
GPS Running Watch - Garmin Forerunner 45 - I love Garmin watches. If you do not yet own a GPS running watch, buy one now. This model is small and lightweight, making it perfect for running fast and racing. GPS watches are one of the best tools you have to monitor and improve your running. Getting my first Garmin helped get me hooked on this sport.
Identification Safety Bracelet - Road ID Silicone Wristband - I never leave home without my Road ID. It's engraved with My Name, Year of Birth, Allergies, City of Residence, and Emergency Contact Info for my wife and dad. Wearing my Road ID allows me to leave my driver's license at home when I run and have peace of mind.
Energy Gels - GU Energy "Tastefully Nude" Flavor - GU Energy Gels are my go-to fuel for marathon training. I suggest taking one every 30 to 45 minutes during long runs, half marathons, and marathons. The "tastefully nude" flavor is easy to get down and has a mild sweet taste.
Protein Powder - Momentous Essential Plant-Based Protein Powder - It's critically important to refuel after a workout or long run within 30-minutes of completion. Making a smoothie or shake with Momentous Protein Powder is an easy and healthy way to jump start your recovery process. Their chocolate flavor is delicious even when mixed with just water.
Anti-Chafe Balm - Body Glide Original Balm - Better safe than sorry! I rub Body Glide balm all over my feet and "sensitive" areas before any important race, workout, or long run. Save yourself from nasty blisters, chafing, or bleeding with a little lubricant.
Recovery Tool - ProStretch Calf Stretcher - This one is a curve ball! My wife introduced me to this tool after I developed tight calves from running. The ProStrech Calf Stretcher can help you get a deeper and more effective stretch than conventional methods. This improved flexibility and range of motion may help relieve, rehab and alleviate plantar fasciitis, shin splints, tight calves and achilles tendonitis, as well as enhance overall performance.
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