More Meat Volume 7 - Hills, Food, and Exercise

Once again, I'm searching for topics for everyone. So, here is a wide variety.

For those of you involved in Mountain Goat training: tips and techniques for running downhill. The closing: The key to running downhill is to maintain confidence, stay relaxed, and work with gravity. Don’t be afraid as you gain speed. Increasing your cadence can prevent you from falling. Remember: short, frequent, and controlled steps are essential for running downhill efficiently and safely.

Some natural alternatives to race gels and snacks. Including dates, frozen grapes, and watermelon dipped in salt. (Not sure I could eat that.)

This one is written more for bikers, but most of us could deal with a little weight loss to speed up our running. We might need a vegan to chime in on this point: A review of nearly 400 scientific studies in the Sports Nutrition Review Journal (2004) showed that athletes involved in moderate amounts of intense and high volume training need to consume 3 to 11 servings of animal protein per day since carb-only meals negatively impact protein synthesis and the ability to lose weight. Does it have to be animal protein?

Here are 6 exercises you can do at home to become a stronger runner. Including this gem: "The groin gets ignored by most road runners," Don't ignore the groin, guys! Love the groin! Love it.

And some post run yoga to restore your legs. If I attempted to do the "flipped dog"...I would be a dead dog. Seriously...special prize for anyone who can demonstrate the flipped dog tonight.