
Is Running Selfish, Running with Ankle Weights, and More Listener Q&A!
About this episode
You asked, and we answered - it’s another Q&A episode! In these episodes, you can pick our brains as experienced running coaches. All answers are generalized, not individual.
We answer your questions, including:
- Is running selfish?
- How do you add in speedwork as a beginner?
- How do you prevent overstriding and increase your cadence?
- How does wind impact your running paces?
- Does creatine supplementation help runners?
- Should you run with ankle weights?
- Are compression socks useful?
References and Resources:
- PMID: 38809851
- PMID: 38665681
- Wind Calculator:https://apps.runningwritings.com/wind-calculator/
- More on creatine research:https://lauranorrisrunning.com/creatine-for-runners/
- Compression sock guide:https://runtothefinish.com/best-compression-socks-for-running/
- Compression sock research:https://lauranorrisrunning.com/compression-socks-for-runners/
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