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Taye Hollins

Taye Hollins has been chasing performance her entire life, first on the track, then through years of researching what actually makes athletes move better, last longer, and recover smarter. She covers running and sports performance for The Fitness Explorer, writing for everyone from first-time joggers lacing up their shoes to seasoned athletes trying to squeeze out every last bit of speed and endurance. Taye has a knack for breaking down the physical and the practical, from protecting your joints on long runs to fueling your body before a big effort. When she is not writing, she is somewhere mid-run, testing her own advice one mile at a time.

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