What comes to mind when you think about “amino acids”? Are you incorporating them into your diet? Have you considered the performance and recovery benefits of amino acids for your running training?  If not, you’ll want to tune in to this episode where I chat with Angelo Keely, the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, fun, active lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions.  You’ll get a lot from this discussion about the importance of amino acids for body composition, fitness, and overall health. Angelo makes it really easy to understand why amino acids are fundamental for performance and recovery. He also explains tactically when, where, and how runners can use amino acids to improve performance, recovery, and longevity.  Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Kion Aminos: Kion Aminos is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, has the highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with all-natural flavors.  If you want to naturally boost energy, build lean muscle, and enhance athletic recovery you need to get Kion Aminos.  To save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases, go to getkion.com/runtothetop to get the fundamental supplement for fitness, Kion Aminos. LMNT: Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels is not only important for your run, but your recovery and overall health as well.  That’s why we recommend all runners check out LMNT.  It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. LMNT is running a special deal where you can get a free sample pack with any order. To claim this exclusive deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/runnersconnect.