Universally hailed as the world’s first sports drink, Gatorade was developed by scientists from the University of Florida way back in 1965. The story goes that many of the school’s football...
Posts by Brad Birky
Should You Drink Cold / Warm Water or Sports Drink After A Workout?
Drinking cold water after a hard workout not only tastes refreshing, but it brings down the core temperature. This can be an essential step to take after exercising in the heat of summer. The...
How Do You Hit Swim, Bike Or Runner’s High? (What Actually Is It!)
This might sound overly simple, but just go out and run! You don’t have to try and run particularly fast. The flood of endorphins begins to occur after running at a medium-hard effort for at least...
Should Beginners Run for Distance or Time? Brief Training Guide!
It is better for beginners to track the time they are running rather than the distance. Psychologically, running for time is better because beginners won’t get hung up on smaller numbers.
6 Things “Not” to Do Right After a Run (Potentially Damaging!)
Avoid falling into the trap of doing those after a run and you'll be far better off. Happy running, everyone!
When Should You Taper for A Triathlon? How To Properly Do It!
For shorter events like a sprint or Olympic triathlon, tapering for 4-7 days just before the race is enough time. For Half-Ironman distance events, the taper period should be closer to 10-14 days....