Cleaning your running shoes will help to extend their life, giving you more miles before it’s time to replace them. It also helps to reduce smell and bacteria, along with the general appearance of the shoes. It’s really easy to clean running shoes. Here’s how.

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Conventional wisdom advises us to carb load before we train. We know it pumps up glycogen stores, which means quick access to quick energy to power those runs. But have you considered running on fat? Carbs get results It’s true that carbohydrates are the macro of choice for runners. Carbs have been known to be the body’s primary source of fuel, and most nutritional advice reflects that (imagine the food pyramid with that large base of carb heavy pasta, rice and bread). Because the glycogen in the muscles is so easy for the body to access, it’s a fantastic way to boost performance, especially in competitions that rely on speed or quick bursts of explosive energy. Fat goes the distance...

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