This story starts at the end of March. We’re full swing in the Covid-19 pandemic and after 1 year nearly in full isolation (yes, we took it damn serious!), we made a weekend visit to Düsseldorf to be with close friends. Two days, single interaction, everyone tested, good food and connection with dear ones. What could possibly go wrong? 2020… Read more →
Tag: recovery
Meeting “The Squirrel’s Hour” folks
I’ve been following The Squirrel’s Hour and the Monsanto Running Team for quite a while now, in hopes that one of my visits to Lisbon would cross such communities. Being passionate about trail running, it only made sense to meet those that title themselves as mad for trail running. These folks run every day at Monsanto Forest Park, the green heart of Lisbon, between 6… Read more →
Patellofemoral knee pain in a recovery run
A recovery run is something I commonly go for after a challenging workout. The wording comes from the idea of giving the body a low intensity exercise that allows the muscles to recover, get rid of any soreness and get the right amount of effort in your body to naturally refuel it in a healthy manner. I do most of my… Read more →