Category Archives: tips
Runners are Hot: Staying hydrated and running when the temperatures rise
You’re starting to sweat and you haven’t even started running yet.It’s hot. Summer is fast approaching and good old, Mr. Sun is making his appearance. It doesn’t feel like long ago you were suited up in full running tights, long-sleeves, … Continue reading
Do This, Not That the Running Edition Part I: Simple Tips But They Make a Big Difference
Some guy is off making millions off of his ‘Do This/Not That’ style books, well I think I’ll take the premise and apply it to running and training. * Instead of…crying every time you have to shell out the big … Continue reading
Know Your Weak Spots and Care For Them: All about strengthening your calf muscles and keeping your achilles tendons healthy
As I write this I’m icing my right calf muscle; the little bugger has been a bit cranky as of late so I’m being proactive and giving it a little TLC. Let’s be honest, a runner’s reality (or regular worker-outer) … Continue reading
Filed under exercises, injuries, running, strength training, tips
Plyometrics for Runners Part II – Jumps and Hops: I caught the Easter Bunny hopping away plyo style
Let’s talk some plyometrics.If you’re reading this and your face is already smeared with chocolate and Peeps sugar residue, you’ve done the Easter Bunny thing right. Just kidding…Happy Easter to those who celebrate and Happy Sunday to those who don’t. … Continue reading
Your First BIG Race: I remember mine, Arcadia 2000…Do you remember yours?
When I read that the Arcadia Meet was happening this weekend, I admit to smiling.Yes, I’m 26 and FAR removed from high school competition (the way I act though sometimes may beg to question if that’s where I do belong … Continue reading
The Post-Run Refuel: Why 30 minutes is your winning window of opportunity
Dairy overload comes to mind in watching the Cal Fenton’s Creamery 5k video. Yesterday was Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s so I hope you all got your ice cream on…too bad it was only one scoop for free … Continue reading
Hip Flexibility Drills: Why runners should channel those Latin dancers (Also the Road ID Winner)
While being quarantine to the elliptical I’ve made it my mission to watch every bad movie sequel possible; it’s been so long I’ve long ago burned through the good ones…hehe. Anyways, today on the agenda was ‘Dirty Dancing Havana Nights’…and … Continue reading
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Gawking at Fast Runners: We all have doubts, but you can choose whether to let them stand in your way or not
“Those who can’t do, teach,” they say and I’ll add, “Those who can’t run can obsess.”I jest, but if I’m not going to be able to get my fix of miles for now (thank you, right foot, if I could … Continue reading
Filed under goals, motivation, races, running, tips
Approaching a Race: Depending on your goal going in how you run could be markedly different
Who are you up against on race day, the clock or the runner next to you? Everyone goes into a race with a different goal, be it just to finish, to be a scoring member of their team, set a … Continue reading
Childhood Obesity and Getting Active: The answer is not in blaming pollution
Oh, Runner’s World you’ve done it again. I got a really good laugh when I read their online headline screaming, ‘Is Pollution Making Us Fat?’ Seriously, could it have nothing to do with inhaling mass quantities of McDonald’s and constituting … Continue reading
Filed under body image, family, food, nutrition, tips, Uncategorized
