Where to stay, dine, and drink in the city whose running community is second to none. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
recovery
Chicago’s Hottest Workout? Not Working Out
Ice baths aren’t just for professional athletes. Gyms across the city are offering new recovery options to help you boost results. Read the full article for Chicago Magazine.
Rest Day Is the Most Important Day for Runners
Recovery isn’t just physical, it’s mental. Read the full article for VICE.
How to Do a Long Run And Still Be Able to Get Off the Couch Later
Because life doesn’t stop while you recover from your training. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Injured Athletes Club: The Best Club You Never Want To Need
An injury, big or small, comes with a slew of mental barriers to overcome alongside the physical. Read the full post for aSweatLife.com
No, Marathon Runners, You Don’t Have to Worry About Your Kidneys
Study finds evidence of short-term damage, but otherwise healthy runners likely have little cause for concern. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
A New Way to Recover
We’ve all heard how important postrun recovery is. But for a lot of us, it’s one of the easier things to skip over in our haste to wrap things up. Listen to the full story on The Runner’s World Show.
10 Things Successful Runners Do Every Night Before Bed
After they figure out the details for the next day’s workout, they give their minds a rest. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
9 Tried-and-True Approaches to Recovery
In the field of recovery science, evidence supports the use of both cutting-edge gadgets and old-fashioned chestnuts. When choosing from this menu of options to develop your own personalized R&R recipe, consider not only what you have access to but also what fits into your lifestyle and sounds fun—for instance, yoga won’t calm your muscles or your mind if you feel anxious about getting on the mat. Check out the following nine approaches to recovery, see when to use them, and discover what elite runners do to maximize the benefits. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Add a Foam Roller to Your Prerun Routine
Chances are, your foam roller doesn’t see any action until after your run. Although foam rollers are often used to ease postexercise tightness, research suggests that rolling out before you hit the road has perks, too. Read the full article in Runner’s World.