How to Make Homemade Gatorade
This was my first attempt at making my own Gatorade. The jury is still out on my feelings for it. I did take it on my long run last week and it certainly got the job done. However, I think I will tweak my ingredients just slightly next time and see if I can improve [...]
Post-Run Recovery – The R.I.C.E. Method
As soon as you finish a race or a long-run, you should be thinking about the best way to rest and repair your body. Think of it as doing some immediate preventative maintenance. The standard method I use is called R.I.C.E. therapy. The R.I.C.E. acronym stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. Here is a [...]
Post-Run Smoothies
On my long runs, one thing keeps my going through the last couple tough miles. The thought of my delicious, post-run smoothie! Not only do these recipes taste fantastic, they are great recovery drinks providing valuable nutrition to your tired body. And if the run was really tough, sometimes a smoothie is much easier to [...]
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