When it comes to improving as a runner, it’s easy to focus on workouts, mileage, and pace. But the real magic happens during recovery! Every run places stress on your muscles, bones and cardiovascular system. It is during periods of rest, especially while you sleep, that your body repairs damaged tissue, rebuilds stronger muscles, and […]
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We can’t continue our discussion on proper rest and recovery without diving further into the topic of SLEEP. We all know it’s healthy for us, but how does it specifically relate to runners? Sleep is when our bodies undergo the most significant repair and recovery processes. During deep sleep, our muscles repair the micro-tears that occur […]