Virtual Athlete https://virtualathlete.com/ Training resources for health, fitness, and longevity Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:59:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://i0.wp.com/virtualathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-virtual-athlete-v2-1-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Virtual Athlete https://virtualathlete.com/ 32 32 yes Fitness, running form, health, and longevity research for busy people. <br /> And, whatever else that can help us learn to enhance our mind, body and spirit. <br /> Why keep it all inside? Amy false Amy Amy Rupertus Peacock All Rights Reserved Amy Rupertus Peacock All Rights Reserved podcast Training resources for health, fitness, and longevity Virtual Athlete https://virtualathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/13621035-1666895961009-617fca51a2b73.jpg https://virtualathlete.com/blog/ 215907281 Why You Should Wear Sunglasses Outdoors https://virtualathlete.com/why-you-should-wear-sunglasses-outdoors/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:19:51 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3779 Do you wear sunglasses when you run?   You should.   Here is why you should wear sunglasses outdoors.    At my annual eye check-up, my eye doctor told me I had some sun damage on my eyes.   Yes, all those years of running, walking, enjoying the outdoors, or watching kids’ sports can damage […]

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]]> 3779 Running Longevity-8 Tips for Success https://virtualathlete.com/running-longevity/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:25:21 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3755 Heard the word Longevity lately? I have! I’ve been listening to longevity doctor Peter Attia who wrote a book called Outlive and Dr. David Sinclair, a longevity scientist who published the book called LifeSpan. And, I’ve been following Dan Buettner of Blue Zones for years. I’ll detail more of their findings in another blog post. […]

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]]> 3755 8 Tips for Running in the Sun and Heat https://virtualathlete.com/8-tips-for-running-in-the-sun-and-heat/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:47:08 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3727 Running tips for hot and humid weather.

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]]> 3727 How to ChiRun https://virtualathlete.com/how-to-chirun/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:38:47 +0000 http://a1e51a1c-82b6-4e2c-a1d0-966f0c180788 An introduction to the Chi Running principles and how to apply it to your next run.

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]]> An introduction to the Chi Running principles and how to apply it to your next run. An introduction to the Chi Running principles and how to apply it to your next run. Amy full false 3706 How You Run Matters https://virtualathlete.com/how-you-run-matters-2/ Mon, 15 May 2023 22:28:43 +0000 9f59e920-85cf-4013-a2be-c70e1deb0e80 What can you do to get back to running, run better, and run for as long as possible? Listen up. You can find more intel on my website http://www.VirtualAthlete.Com

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]]> What can you do to get back to running, run better, and run for as long as possible? Listen up. You can find more intel on my website http://www.VirtualAthlete.Com What can you do to get back to running, run better, and run for as long as possible? Listen up. You can find more intel on my website http://www.VirtualAthlete.Com Amy full false 3707 How You Run Matters https://virtualathlete.com/how-you-run-matters/ Fri, 12 May 2023 05:32:33 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3686 We run form instructors like to say, “It’s not running that hurts you; it’s often how you run.” Okay, we are not trying to be know-it-alls, but considering many of us across the US and world are still running pain-free in our 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s + (including our clients), we can say this […]

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]]> 3686 What are the Benefits of StrengthTraining & Vigorous Exercise for Longevity. https://virtualathlete.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-strengthtraining-vigorous-exercise-for-longevity/ Wed, 03 May 2023 19:21:23 +0000 c6d72c50-e68b-44fd-a595-32beb53b1ef2 In this episode I summarize the exciting 5/4/2023 research round up from Dr. Gabe Mirkin. https://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/both-lifting-weights-and-exercising-intensely-help-to-prolong-lives.html You can find strength & interval workouts on my website: https://virtualathlete.com/how-to-get-back-to-fit/

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]]> In this episode I summarize the exciting 5/4/2023 research round up from Dr. Gabe Mirkin. https://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/both-lifting-weights-and-exercising-intensely-help-to-prolong-lives.html You can find strength & interval workouts on my website:... In this episode I summarize the exciting 5/4/2023 research round up from Dr. Gabe Mirkin. https://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/both-lifting-weights-and-exercising-intensely-help-to-prolong-lives.html<br /> You can find strength & interval workouts on my website: https://virtualathlete.com/how-to-get-back-to-fit/ Amy full false 3708 How to Heal Plantar Fasciitis? https://virtualathlete.com/how-to-heal-plantar-fasciitis/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:01:23 +0000 7520c5ac-aeb6-44f1-a1f2-e9dffd5fd395 Here are some tips to help get you back in action and heal that painful PF.

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]]> Here are some tips to help get you back in action and heal that painful PF. Here are some tips to help get you back in action and heal that painful PF. Amy full false 3709 Got Plantar Fasciitis? https://virtualathlete.com/got-plantar-fasciitis/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:05:21 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3674 What is Plantar Fasciitis and how to heal it.

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]]> 3674 6 Ways to Boost Your Running Today! https://virtualathlete.com/6-ways-to-boost-your-running-today-2/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:05:23 +0000 http://f1d17a83-52bd-42e3-9cdd-9509183f0224 Want to love running more? Learn to run like a kid again? Here are six tips to get you started. You can read more on my website: https://virtualathlete.com/6-ways-to-boost-your-running-today/

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]]> Want to love running more? Learn to run like a kid again? Here are six tips to get you started. You can read more on my website: https://virtualathlete.com/6-ways-to-boost-your-running-today/ Want to love running more? Learn to run like a kid again? Here are six tips to get you started. You can read more on my website: https://virtualathlete.com/6-ways-to-boost-your-running-today/ Amy full false 3671