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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…

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?”…

Plan Your First Run

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The first run can be intimidating. There are a lot of unknowns that can cause anxiety the first run is usually the hardest to finish. But it is always best to look at the glass half full- you have armed yourself with all of the things needed to complete your run successfully. You have new…

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…

Protein Smoothies

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By Debbie Perry If there is one thing that you should change about your current eating/post workout recovery habits, it would be the addition of protein smoothies. A smoothie accomplishes many objectives at the same time. First and foremost it gives your body excellent building/recovery materials. Most people need to eat more raw fruit, more…

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…
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