Friday Faves 2.2 – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. It’s been a bit of a wild one over here. I had to get my first mammogram after a potentially concerning spot showed up on ...

151: Gut health with Hannah Aylward

So excited to have Hannah on the podcast and we’re chatting about gut health. Here’s what we discuss: – Tips for optimal gut health – Food sensitvities – Eating for optimal digestion and more! ...

Ready for Your First Run? 3 Expert Tips For Beginners

About to go on your first run? Get ready to discover a sport that frees your mind, pushes your limits, and transforms your fitness levels.The beauty of running is that it doesn’t require too much ...

Beat Your Race Pace with Bodyweight Strength Training for Runners

If you are a runner, adding resistance training to your routine is a great way to improve your performance. Many runners shy away from weightlifting because they think it will make them too bulky, ...

Superfoods: 7 Immunity Booster Foods

Keep your body energized and healthy by eating these key superfoods for immune system health. These seven foods are packed with vitamins and nutrients that will help your body fend off germs during ...

What Is the Best Time to Go for a Run?

If you’re new to running, you might wonder when is the best time to run. Do you only have time in the morning or on your lunch break? Are you a night owl who feels the most motivated at night? While ...

Pronation and Running

Search for the term ‘pronation,’ and it’s easy to be confused. You can overpronate, and you can underpronate. You can even pronate your hands. Does pronation bring to mind barefoot tribes and ...

How to increase running cadence (and avoid injury)

You want to increase your running speed and cut down your time but aren’t sure where to start. Many of us have experimented with changes in steps per minute. But the simple matter of how many steps ...

The Fitnessista podcast

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live today chatting about a topic that has directly affected me: breast implant illness and explanting. I share all about my journey in this post and this ...

Mindful Eating Benefits For Athletes

by Megan Meyer, PhD, IFICTraining and racing have always been a huge part of my life. After more than two decades of training for more races than I can count, I think I’ve finessed my race day ...