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Inflammation gets a bad rap in the running world—but here’s the truth: some inflammation is necessary for adaptation, while too much can slow recovery, increase injury risk, and leave you feeling chronically beat up.

In this episode, I break down evidence-based anti-inflammatory foods runners should actually prioritize—including beets, turmeric, omega-3s, berries, and olive oil—and explain the science behind how they influence oxidative stress, cytokines, and muscle repair.

We’ll talk about:

• Why inflammation isn’t something runners should try to “eliminate”

• The difference between food-based anti-inflammatory support vs. NSAIDs

• Which foods help recovery without blunting training adaptations

• How to practically include these foods in a real runner’s diet

No detoxes. No food fear. Just smart fueling that helps your body do what it’s designed to do—recover, adapt, and perform.

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