Publix 5K Race Recap
Posted by George Parker onLast weekend, I ran the Publix 5K in Atlanta, setting a +25 second personal best at 41 years old! A PR was an unexpected yet well-received result. The event is sponsored by Publix and hosted...
To Fast or Not to Fast on Your Rest Day from Running: The Benefits of Fasting for 24-Hours
Posted by George Parker onI have a rest day from running, usually once per week. I decided to experiment with fasting on my rest day. Who knows where I got the idea. The idea of fasting or intermittent fasting...
Protein, Proteus, and the Enduring Constancy of Running
Posted by George Parker onCurious, I investigated the word origin of protein, the building blocks of life. It is derived from the Greek word proteios, meaning primary and first, which, in turn, derives from the Greek God Proteus. Proteus is...
Iron Deficiency in Runners: Low iron symptoms and whether your daily multivitamin should contain iron
Posted by George Parker onAs a runner, should my multivitamin contain iron? I had an economics professor in college whose favorite answer to questions was, “It depends.” Well, for the question of whether your multivitamin should contain iron, “It...
Running at High Altitude:
How Runners Can Altitude Train
Posted by George Parker on
I visited Beech Mountain, North Carolina, on a family trip this past weekend. The mountain scenery was a refreshing change from city life in Atlanta --- and so was the altitude. Beech Mountain is 5,500...
Osteo B-Flex vs. Peregrune
Runner Joint Support
Posted by George Parker on
What’s the difference between Peregrune® Runner Joint Support™ and Osteo-Bi-Flex, one of the leading joint supplements sold? Peregrune® engineers vitamins and supplements specifically for runners. In contrast, big supplement companies design joint supports for less...
What if you never win a race?
Posted by George Parker onWhat if you never win a race? I am a runner, and I love to race. But I am never going to win. I am not fast enough, young enough, or sufficiently gifted --- pick...
Runners See Things Different
Posted by George Parker onRunners see things differently. I was reminded of this on a weekend getaway trip with the family. While driving into the small mountain village, I noticed things only a runner would do. Where would I...
Chip Melleby -
sub 2:55 Marathoner, US Coast Guard, Family
"Motivated By Trying To Be My Best"
Posted by George Parker on
Peregrune runners, meet Chip Melleby! Instagram: @running_chip I sat down with Chip and learned about his journey from a 5-hour to a 2:56 marathoner. Chip has a lot going on as an active duty member...
When's Best Time To Take Peregrune Vitamins?
Posted by George Parker onThe most important thing is to take your Runner Multivitamin with a meal containing some fat to absorb the fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, and E best. Aside from that, when to take the vitamins comes...
Yasso 800s For Marathon Training:
Does anyone still run them?
Posted by George Parker on
Yasso 800s seemed all the rage when I trained for my first marathon over a decade ago. The idea behind Yasso 800 is simple: run a workout of 10 x 800m with equal jogging rest...
Garden of Life vs.
Peregrune® Runner Multivitamin
Posted by George Parker on
What’s the difference between Peregrune® Runner Multivitamin and Garden of Life’s Multivitamin? To start, Peregrune® shares Garden of Life’s mission to bring high-quality supplements to its customers. We both use NSF GMP Certified manufacturing facilities...
Product Certification: What it Means for Your Safety and Your Running
Posted by George Parker onThe supplement industry is plagued with countless options that promise to boost athletic performance, hasten recovery, and stimulate muscle growth. However, choosing the right product from a trustworthy brand is overwhelming. Moreover, U.S. laws...
Alan Pesti - 6x Marathoner, Pacer, ex-Army and ex-Silicon Valley |
"Holding Yourself Accountable"
Posted by George Parker on
Peregrune runners, meet Alan Pesti! Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/35676920 I sat down with Alan and learned about his journey from high school athlete to Army engineer to a 6x Marathoner across the United States. There is much...