One of our runners asked us about supplementing with BCAA's (Branched-Chain Amino Acids).  What does the science say for runners?   First and foremost, BCAAs are amino acids. They are called branched-chain because the carbon...

Treadmills should be a valuable tool in your running training. Many people loathe treadmills – but that may be because they have not seen the potential benefits. For instance, there are times when treadmill running...

Most of our runners are not pro-athletes. Well, indeed, most runners are not pro-athletes. But, that does not mean runners don’t train hard to be their best selves.   Since we’re not pro-athletes, most runners are...

For many runners, vacation doesn't always mean a break from running. Instead, it is an opportunity for familiar enjoyment, respite from vacation activity, or a way to burn off extra calories from vacation food and...

Race selection can be a process - it can consume as much time as you allow. That's because there are so many factors to consider and, these days, so many races to choose from.  So...

As a company based in Atlanta, GA, Peregrune knows something about heat and humidity.  During the hot summer months, it's important to take heat into account when you going about your daily training. There's no need...

As a runner, it's hard enough finding timing to get your miles in - especially while managing work, family, and other responsibilities. And, the addition of stretching and doing your best to eat healthy are...

Travel is often a necessary component of your daily work and career. And, if not for work, most runners will at some point travel for races. I travel for work about once a month. A...

Runners can learn a lot from body builders. Body builders have long known that to accomplish their goals there must be work in both the gym and kitchen. Specifically, nutrition is a vital component of...

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Most runners know that sound at the beginning of a road race - the choreographed beeps of thousands of GPS watches instantly syncing with satellites. GPS watches are a great...

Life is Hard. And Busy. Adding a 4 to 6 day per week running program on top of your existing life will only make things harder. As a fellow 9-5’er and Weekend Warrior, I can...

Omega-3 Fish Oil as a dietary supplement makes a lot of practical sense. Most health care professionals and dietary guidelines suggest eating fish 2-3 times per week. This equates to approximately 500mg of Omega-3s per...

As a runner, at some point you will likely consider adding vitamins and supplements to your training routine. There are many opinions on this topic. Nearly every scientific and nutritional expert would agree that the primary...

A common question I receive is when is the best time of day to take my multivitamin? As always, the More your Know the Faster You Run. First, anytime is better than no time to take...

Intermittent fasting is gaining popularity in the health and fitness community. But, does intermittent fasting have any benefit for distance runners?  Intermittent fasting as a concept is simple - you do not eat. That's it. It...