Rest days can feel weird for runners. You wake up without a run on the schedule, and suddenly you’re not sure what to do with yourself. That familiar voice in your head starts whispering that you’re being lazy, that you’re losing fitness, that everyone else is out there logging miles while you sit around.But here’s the thing: rest days aren’t about doing nothing. They’re about doing something different. Your body needs a break from the…

If you’re a runner dealing with tight calves, sore quads, or that nagging knot in your hip, you’ve probably heard about foam rollers and massage guns. Both promise to help your muscles recover faster and feel better. But they work in pretty different ways.A foam roller is basically a firm cylinder you roll your body over, using your own weight to apply pressure. It’s simple, quiet, and has been around forever. A massage gun, on…