Author: kristina folcik

  • Dehydration, Fatigue and a Weak Core: The Silent Culprits Behind the Sideways Lean

    Dehydration, Fatigue and a Weak Core: The Silent Culprits Behind the Sideways Lean

    As you approach the final stretch of a long-distance race, you might have experienced that dreaded sideways lean – your body tilting involuntarily as fatigue sets in. This phenomenon isn’t just a visual quirk; it’s a sign of muscle fatigue and a lack of strength (core, trunk, hips, legs). Dehydration can also play a role… Read more

  • Fueling Your Stride: The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Endurance Runners

    Fueling Your Stride: The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Endurance Runners

    Endurance sports demand more than just miles on the road and trail; it requires strategic nutrition to power through every step. One crucial element that often takes center stage is protein. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of protein for endurance runners, dive into various protein sources, and provide insightful tips on how to… Read more

  • Navigating the Depths: Understanding and Managing Post-Race Depression

    Navigating the Depths: Understanding and Managing Post-Race Depression

    Life is a series of races, each with its finish line. But what happens when the cheering subsides and the euphoria fades? The phenomenon known as Post-Race Depression can catch us off guard, leaving us questioning our purpose and identity. In this post, we’ll delve into the depths of post-race depression and explore effective strategies… Read more

  • The Silent Champion: The Crucial Role of Rest and Recovery in Endurance Sports

    The Silent Champion: The Crucial Role of Rest and Recovery in Endurance Sports

    In the world of endurance sports, the emphasis is often placed on training harder, running farther, and pushing limits. However, there’s a hidden hero that often goes unnoticed but is instrumental in unlocking peak performance and overall well-being – rest and recovery. Just as a well-tuned instrument needs moments of silence to produce beautiful music,… Read more

  • The Healing Power of Embracing Every Emotion: Moving Beyond Labels

    The Healing Power of Embracing Every Emotion: Moving Beyond Labels

    Life is a complex tapestry of experiences and emotions, weaving together moments of joy, sorrow, love, and pain. Often, we find ourselves instinctively gravitating towards positive emotions while shying away from the difficult ones. However, the true essence of healing and growth lies in embracing every emotion – yes, even the most challenging ones. This… Read more

  • Empowering New Beginnings

    Empowering New Beginnings

    Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but how we manage it can greatly impact our overall well-being. Whether it’s work pressures, personal challenges, or even the demands of training, adopting effective stress management techniques can help us navigate life’s ups and downs with resilience and grace. In this article, I’ll explore some practical strategies… Read more

  • Embracing Harmony: Navigating Life and Sport with Grace

    Embracing Harmony: Navigating Life and Sport with Grace

    In the whirlwind of our lives, there’s a delicate dance we all strive to master – the art of finding balance between our relentless passion for sports and the kaleidoscope of life’s other dimensions. As I sit down to pen these thoughts, I’m reminded of the highs and lows that come with pursuing a sport… Read more

  • Why we need balance

    Why we need balance

    Training for an endurance event can be a stressful and challenging experience, but it’s important to remember that your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health. Here are some tips to help you find inner peace and balance while training for an endurance event: 1. Set realistic goals: Don’t set yourself up… Read more

  • Those booty exercises are about more than just having a round butt

    Those booty exercises are about more than just having a round butt

    The booty trend is still going strong and a lot of it is based around having a perfectly round butt.  It may seem silly but going after those hip thrusts, deadlifts and squats can do so much more than make your butt pop! Sitting all day at your desk job or during long commutes may… Read more

  • Training isn’t always about using the same recipe

    Training isn’t always about using the same recipe

    Training for your sport can have many different variables.  Depending on what you are training for you need to adjust how you train.  This applies to the variations in different sports, for example,  mountain biking vs cyclocross vs road biking, etc. and road running vs trail running vs technical mountain running vs non technical mountain… Read more