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Recovery: The Benefits of Cold-Water Immersion for Runners
Water immersion has become one of the most widely used recovery methods. Three different recovery approaches are used: cold water, hot water, or contrast (hot/cold).
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Got everything you need for your run? Our special checklist for runners
Got everything you need for your run? To avoid needless stress, we came up with a checklist so you won’t forget anything.
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Are compression garments useful?
Compression garments occupy an important place in the world of sports, whether it’s for their comfort, their aesthetic appeal, or their psychophysiological function. They are supposed to improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and promote recovery—but what do they really do?
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Marathons and carbohydrates: What to do and what not to do
Because of the distance involved, a marathon must be approached with a different strategy than shorter races. Your choice of “fuel” before and during the race will strongly impact your goals. Indeed, a lack of it will inevitably lead to a certain difficulty around the 19th mile: the wall! Some know it, some fear it.
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Hydration for runners, best practices
Every runner knows that hydration is crucial to their activity: water is crucial to many of your body’s functions, and is a vital element of cellular exchange. In other words, your cells depend on water to stay healthy.