Tom Walton Face your fears head-on by tapping into your inner strength. Read the quotes about strength listed below to feel inspired, strong, and empowered. Difficult times can put a person to test. You must dig deep within and draw on your inner strength in order to get through such challenges. You can endure anything life throws … Read more
Carbohydrates are frequently demonized in popular diets. For example, the ketogenic diet eliminates nearly all carbohydrates, and there are also many low-carbohydrates diets like the Atkins diet and South Beach diet. Low-carb diets can be healthy for some people, particularly because they encourage the elimination of processed and refined grains, high-fructose corn syrup, and other … Read more
A 1000 calorie diet involves eating only 1000 calories a day. This can be thought of as an extreme or highly-restrictive diet and is generally not recommended for most people due to the fact that it is significantly below their daily energy needs. However, a 1000 calorie diet plan can be appropriate for smaller people … Read more
The thought of running in colder weather can be daunting, but wearing the right gear can make training in the winter a lot more comfortable. A warm running jacket and a good pair of gloves are essential. But its not until we get out into that biting cold that we realize our ears could use … Read more
The majority of runners are well aware of the importance of protein in the diet, especially for post-run recovery and muscle repair, yet its not always easy to stomach a protein-packed meal or snack after a hard run, especially when you’re on the go or rushing off to work. In these cases, shaking up some … Read more
Welcome to our guide on the best heart rate monitors for runners! There are quite a few approaches or training philosophies when it comes to running. Some coaches espouse the importance of adhering to specific paces in your workouts and recommend always wearing and using a GPS running watch for instantaneous workout metrics. Other running … Read more
Can you feel it? That long-awaited return of the hot summer sun . . . Runners across the world are used to performing in all sorts of conditions. In winter, it’s all about putting on your running gloves to brace the icy cold and finding the right jacket to keep you dry in the pouring … Read more
Babe Ruth is one of baseball’s all-time greats. Known by a variety of nicknames such as the “Behemoth of Bust,” the “Sultan of Swat,” and the “Great Bambino,” Babe Ruth was one of baseball’s most renowned players, with a legacy that goes far beyond the baseball field. In 1935 Ruth announced his retirement, capping a … Read more
Getting a gift for the trail runner in your life can be a tall ask- they are often very particular people with very niche needs. But don’t worry! At Marathon Handbook, we’ve done our research and compiled a top-notch list of the 12 best gifts for trail runners. 1. Squirrel’s Nut Butter Ok, anti-chafe cream … Read more
If you frequently run on rocky or sandy terrain, protecting your feet from dust and debris is a priority. Grit in your shoes can cause discomfort and blisters, and having to stop mid-run to empty it out is frustrating. Fortunately, theres a simple solution in the form of running gaiters! These work on a similar … Read more
If youre looking to upgrade your home workouts with a smart treadmill, youve made a great choice. For those of you hate running in the rain or extreme heat (but typically get bored on a treadmill), smart treadmills are an excellent third option. It can be a daunting task to choose the right treadmill for … Read more
Are you experiencing physical or emotional distress? If you need some encouraging words to help you feel better, the recovery quotes below are sure to help. There are times when we all experience heartache. We may endure injury, disappointment, failure, or any other affliction. Do we turn off or do we make the courageous decision … Read more
There shouldnt be one person in the world who doesnt want to be happy. However, as hard as we may try, happiness doesnt always come naturally, and sometimes, given the challenges of life, a genetic predisposition to depression, and other struggles, we will have to work at trying to be happy. Some people have heard … Read more
Any type of salt can be healthy in moderation. And although sea salt contains slightly higher mineral content than table salt, experts suggest that salt is just salt. However, there are certainly certain types of salt that are touted among the nutrition and health industry to be not just not unhealthy but actually beneficial for … Read more
Runners know that refueling after a workout is critical for muscle recovery. When you either have to quickly run off to the next activity on your schedule or dont have the appetite to eat a protein-packed meal, a protein bar can be a great alternative. In a perfect world, eating whole, unprocessed foods would be … Read more
When the winter months approach, it becomes more necessary to run inside for those living in colder climates. Whether it’s cold or not, not being able to run outside is no excuse to give up on your training plan, and a non-motorized treadmill (also known as a manual treadmill or a self-propelled treadmill) is a … Read more
Having the right running gear can often be the deciding factor between an enjoyable run and a miserable one. If youre overdressed, your body overheats and you feel unduly sluggish. If youre underdressed, youre tight, cold, and just counting down the minutes until your run is over. Unless you live in a tropical or desert … Read more
Most athletes do their best to eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet to support their exercise performance and overall health. However, when it comes to fueling right before and during our runs, rides, and other workouts, we sometimes dont think twice about what we are putting into our bodiesif its marketed as a sports nutrition product … Read more
A common health fact passed around is that you can sweat out a cold. But where does this fall on the myth-vs.-fact scale? Can you really sweat out a cold? Can you sweat out a virus? In this article, we will aim to assess whether its an old wives tale or a valid suggestion that … Read more
When most people steep a cup of tea in the morning or sip a cup of tea as a mid-afternoon ritual, they turn to popular teas like green tea, black tea, or herbal tea like chamomile or peppermint, or perhaps even the now-wildly popular matcha tea. However, there are also unique benefits of sipping other … Read more
When most people steep a cup of tea in the morning or sip a cup of tea as a mid-afternoon ritual, they turn to popular teas like green tea, black tea, or herbal tea like chamomile or peppermint, or perhaps even the now-wildly popular matcha tea. However, there are also unique benefits of sipping other … Read more
Runners are well aware of the importance of proper hydration before, during, and after running and racing. Dehydration of just 2% of your body weight has been found to significantly reduce athletic performance. Moreover, studies have found that athletes who do not ingest any fluids during their workout have a higher rate of perceived exertion, … Read more
These days, you can buy running shoes with a range of very specific features. From motion control or stability running shoes for runners who overpronate, minimalist running shoes for those who like the feeling of running barefoot, and even carbon fiber running shoes for runners looking for greater energy return. Many runners, however, prefer to … Read more
Running or walking treadmill workouts can be a great way to burn calories and lose weight. The best treadmill workouts to lose weight typically involve boosting the intensity of your workout by either increasing the speed, incline or both. Even if you do not feel like you are fit enough to run on the treadmill, … Read more
If you are unfamiliar with the 3 Day Military Diet, hearing the term for the first time probably conjures up a mental picture of a diet that closely replicates the meal plan or dietary pattern of people serving the country in the armed services. However, the military diet is actually not associated with the armed … Read more
Intermittent fasting diets have become particularly popular, with quite a number of variations and approaches to controlling when you eat and when you fast or restrict. The 5:2 diet is a specific dietary approach to an intermittent fasting diet. It involves restricting your caloric intake two days a week and following a normal diet on … Read more
Its certainly far from breaking news that sugar is not healthy. Its also not groundbreaking to hear that most Americans, and adults in many other countries where the diet consists of a lot of processed foods, consume much more added sugar than is recommended. Sugar can be prevalent in the Western diet, as it is … Read more
Given the prevalence of processed foods in the typical Western diet these days, which are usually laden with an excessive amount of sugar, salt, refined grains, and industrial oils, its not uncommon to see people seeking a cleanse or dietary reset of sorts. One of the more popular extreme approaches to resetting the gut and … Read more
Anyone who has attempted to lose weight before has likely counted calories but is perhaps unsure of what a calorie deficit is. Perhaps you used a popular calorie-counting app like MyFitnessPal, where you record everything that you ate and drank in a day, or maybe you were less disciplined but still tried looking at the … Read more
When considering taking on a low-carb diet plan, many people ask, is the Keto diet safe, and is the keto diet bad for you? In general, the keto diet can be safe and healthy for many people, but you should speak with your doctor and/or work with a registered dietitian (RD) or knowledgeable nutritionist prior … Read more
The concept of getting toned can mean different things to different people. Muscle tone typically refers to the degree to which you have some amount of visible muscle definition, even at rest. Getting toned by working out is a process that involves simultaneously increasing lean body mass so that your muscles are larger and stronger … Read more
In recent years, intermittent fasting has become a very popular approach to dieting. Unlike most other weight loss diets, which usually are defined by what you can and cannot eat, intermittent fasting diets are defined by when you can and cannot eat. Although there are quite a few iterations of intermittent fasting, 20/4 intermittent fasting … Read more
A 7 day water fast is very extreme and a much stricter iteration of fasting diets compared with standard time-restricted eating intermittent fasting, such as intermittent fasting 18/6, where you fast for 18 hours in the day and then permit eating during six hours or even alternate day intermittent fasting, where you only consume food … Read more
Its always upsetting when we look at our reflection in the mirror and do not see the physical form of our body that we would like to see. Some people look at their reflection and wish their skinny arms were more muscular and toned. Others want their quads or pecs to look bigger or more … Read more
We often like to look to our mentors, idols, or heroes to learn the ways that they lead their lives in hopes that emulating the same practices in our own lives will yield similar types of success. For example, you might be a marathon runner who wants to take running form tips from Eliud Kipchoge, … Read more
Carbohydrates often get demonized in many popular diets such as the Atkins diet, the ketogenic diet, and the South Beach diet, but carbohydrates are also a key macronutrient for fueling exercise, and carbohydrates are a major source of energy for many people. For this reason, rather than exclude or pare back carbohydrates altogether, some people … Read more
Weve long been told that weight loss is simple: its a matter of calories in versus calories out. In other words, if you consume fewer calories than you burn in a day, you will lose weight, and if you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. In this way, many health experts … Read more
If youve ever made your weight loss goals known to friends or family members, theres a good chance that you received as many different diet recommendations as the number of people you spoke to, as almost everyone who has lost weight thinks they know the best diet to follow for successful weight loss. Some people … Read more
For some people, intermittent fasting can be a great way to lose weight. Because there are essentially no rules about what you can and cant eat so long as youre confining your eating to a certain restricted window of time each day, intermittent fasting permits more freedom than many traditional diets such as the Paleo … Read more
Despite what some people are inclined to think, you dont have to run, cycle, or do a ton of cardio to lose weight. While aerobic exercise should be set in your workout routine for cardiovascular health benefits, its possible to focus your exercise efforts on weight lifting for weight loss. Lifting weights to lose weight … Read more
Whether you spend a lot of time in the gym working out, are trying to build muscle, or are trying to modify your diet to support weight loss, eating high protein foods can provide the muscle-reparative and satiety benefits youre looking for. But, what foods are high in protein? The first high protein foods that … Read more
If youve ever browsed the diet or nutrition aisle at the grocery store, youve seen the many shelves of protein bars, and branded diet shakes designed to help you lose weight. There are Atkins diet products, South Beach diet shakes, and Dunkan diet crisps, to name a few. Another popular line of diet products is … Read more
Incline treadmills are a great addition to your running routine – they allow you to train from the comfort of your own home, to set specific pace, elevation and distance goals to keep your training on target – and even better, you never have to worry about the weather forecast. Yet, despite their many benefits, … Read more
Running with your dog can be a perfect way to give your four-legged family member healthy exercise while simultaneously bringing joy, companionship, and bonding time to your run. Not all dogs are fit to be distance runners, so its always a good idea to consult your dogs veterinarian before taking your pup for a run. … Read more
Tahini is a condiment thats a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern recipes like hummus, baba ghanoush, along with various dressings and dips. It has an unctuous, creamy texture and a delicious nutty flavor. However, many people need a substitute for tahini, whether due to allergies, difficulty finding the ingredient, or the high cost. In these … Read more
If youre the type of person that tries to stay abreast of information pertaining to nutrition and health, youve probably heard of nitrates. However, the majority of people arent sure where nitrates fall on the healthy-unhealthy scale. It seems like sometimes nitrates in foods are said to be carcinogenic or otherwise bad for your health, … Read more
There are dozens of popular diets these days, promising everything from weight loss to improved health. While nearly all fad diets are designed, at least in part, to help you lose weight, each diet distinguishes itself by the foods you can or cannot eat en route to achieve weight loss or better health. The keto … Read more
Traditional medicinal remedies that are still used today have withstood the test of time, helping people treat various ailments for hundreds to thousands of years. Even with the birth and now breadth of modern medicine, people all over the world still turn to herbal remedies or traditional medicine treatments to alleviate certain symptoms and improve … Read more
We all know that in order to maintain the physical health and wellness your body needs to run well, you need to eat “right.” This entails consuming a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet with a wide variety of foods. Different foods provide different nutrients the body needs to not only perform well while running, but also to … Read more
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to lose weight, especially when combined with a nutritious, calorie-restricted diet. From walking to cycling, running to rowing, physical activity helps you burn calories, which can create the caloric deficit you need to lose weight. Although it might be more common that people start with walking or … Read more
Wahoo Fitness is a popular sports tech company renowned for their cycling and fitness accessories, such as heart rate monitors, cadence sensors, smart bikes and smart trainers, and fitness watches. While Wahoo has been making various fitness watches for years, the Wahoo ELEMNT Rival Multisport GPS Watch is Wahoo’s first GPS watch suited for running … Read more
Runners are constantly reminded of the importance of hydration. You can spot almost any runner carrying around some sort of water bottle as they go about their day, ensuring they have water at the ready to hydrate before or after their run. On long runs, hot days, and hard workouts, theres a good chance that … Read more
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Its common advice that every runner has heard time and time again. After all, not only do runners need to keep up with our bodys daily hydration needs, but we also need to compensate for dehydration caused by exercising by making up for any fluids lost in sweat. But, once we set … Read more
Treadmills are among the most popular pieces of home exercise equipment, which makes sense given the popularity of running and walking for exercise and the convenience and versatility of a treadmill as a cardio machine. However, there are so many treadmills on the market these days that it can be really difficult to decide which … Read more