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As an athlete, you know that training sessions are, at their core, intended to create minor inflammation. After all, that’s what allows us to build muscle and repair or remove damaged cells. But we’ve noticed some inflammation-related rumors flying around – some correct, some not so much. So we’re addressing them head-on; it’s about time [...] The post 2 Truths and a Lie: Inflammation...

You know that proper nutrition and a strict training regimen are integral for peak athletic performance. But as is the case with the food you eat and the workouts you schedule, a caffeine misstep close to race day can have a serious impact on your finish time. It’s time to unravel yourself from coffee’s finger [...] The post Getting The Most Out Of Your...

Iron deficiency. There, we said it. We often associate Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) with fatigue, which might as well be a four-letter-word in the endurance world. But you don’t have to reach anemic status to feel the effects of low iron levels. Olympic runner, Alexi Pappas, knows this all too well. As a collegiate, professional, [...] The post 5 Subtle Factors that Take a...