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Dressing for Winter Running

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Does the thought of running in the cold send shivers down your spine? Here are some tips that work wonders for the best time of the year for running. Winter weather is the best for running…if you’re prepared. Is the fear of winter weather legitimate? There is no question that if runners are improperly clothed…

Electrolytes

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What are electrolytes? Electrolyte is a medical/scientific term for salts, specifically ions. They’re important for many reasons: Electrolytes are what your cells (especially nerve, heart, and muscle cells) use to maintain voltages across their cell membranes Electrolytes and carry electrical impulses (nerve impulses and muscle contractions) across themselves and to other cells. When electrolytes have…

Energy Gels and Sports Drinks

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Bonking is when the body runs out of necessary sugar energy and is forced to turn to other less efficient sources of energy. Sugar is the only thing the body can use for energy, so when it runs out, it’s forced to convert protein (muscle) into sugar. This conversion process has serious side effects. When…

Finding Time to Run

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Now that you have decided to give running a go, how do you know that life is not going to stop you dead in your tracks?  There are all those barricades to success that try to stop us from taking care or ourselves like family, work, community and other interests. So here are some quick…

Flax Seed Oil and Fish Oil

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Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) Supplement function: Required by every cell, tissue, gland and organ in the body. Provides material to make prostaglandinds which are hormone like substances that act as chemical messengers and regulators of various body processes. Aid in the transmission of nerve impulses and are needed for the normal development and functioning of…

Getting a Shoe Ready for a Marathon

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As runners prepare for an upcoming marathon, here are three common questions that arise: When is the best time to buy a shoe for a marathon and how do I get my shoes ready for a marathon? How do marathon runners know whether or not their shoes will have enough life to get them through…

Green Food

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Green Food– Nature’s Powerhouse Functions In case you haven’t noticed, a very large and impressive category of “green foods” has established itself within the domain of the natural foods industry. The GREEN MACHINE has permeated every sector, providing nourishment and life’s missing ingredients to athletes, young children, busy executives and convalescing seniors. So many of…

How to Run and Still Like It

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Have you grown up dreading running? Are you afraid of how miserable you might feel and do you wonder how on Earth anyone could like such a torturous form of exercise? Well, I have a simple idea to try that might help.  For lack of better words, it’s called running slow! Here is how to…

Hydration

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Staying hydrated may be one of the most important aspects to your health and your performance while running. The human body is made up of about 66 percent water (about two-thirds of your body mass). Once the body starts to become dehydrated, it can’t function at its full capacity and your health and performance will…

Indoor Bike Trainers

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Indoor bike trainers, not just for winter anymore! Time-saving training There comes a time in a triathlete’s life when reality comes crashing down. This usually manifests itself as jobs, family, community, and other interests. The pool already steals away extra time in travel, changing and showering, just to get in the workout. Running is not…
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