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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…

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…

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…

Long Run and Marathon Nutrition

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By Debbie Perry Do energy gels really work? How do I use them and how many will I need for my marathon? Should I try them before the race? Where do I put them? This article can help you find these answers. If there’s one time that eating smart pays off, then long runs and…

Marathon Week Preparation

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It’s almost here! Now what? The final week before any marathon can be very nerve racking, especially for those first timers who are having trouble visualizing the unknown. Several questions will race through a runner’s head: “What do I do now?” “How far should I run?” “Am I ready?” “Do I have everything I need?”…

Pre Race Nutrition

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By Debbie Perry After all the training leading up to your big event, the last mistake you want to make race morning is with your pre-race nutrition. There are some athletes who decide that they want to skip all the confusion and try not eating. While this may work for a morning 5k, it gets…

Recovery Drinks

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Running drains your muscles of precious energy stores in the form of glycogen. The first 2 hours after a run is the crucial window when your muscles will absorb the highest amount of glycogen to replace what it just lost. Adequately replacing glycogen stores requires not only the right carbohydrates, but also some protein to…

Rest

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Rest Week Example: Resting is often overlooked in a training program. For every three weeks of volume training you should have one week of decreased volume and intensity in an effort to ‘ABSORB’ the prior weeks’ training. This is an opportunity to regroup physically, mentally and emotionally. It also has been found that rest can…

Sports Bras 101

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A good sports bra is not something to ignore. Any woman can tell you how bad having the wrong bra can be, so why don’t women pay very much attention to have the right one? Well, there are several reasons. The majority of women don’t know what they need and do not know that there…
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