In the spirit of giving it's time to reflect on two things, running and charity. What better way to make yourself feel good and help others at the same time than by running for charity? Last year almost half a million people ran a marathon and even more participated in walk-a-thons. And a big percentage of those were for charity. Don't worry if you're not a trained athlete … [Read more...] about Running for Charity
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Why Promotional Products Work
Promotional products work! Don't believe me? Think about all of the T-shirts or hats sitting in your closet. I bet you can remember the brand that is printed on them. Promotional products Promotional products are things like T-shirts, hats, water bottles, pens and basically anything else that you can put a logo on. How many of those do you have in your home right now? This is … [Read more...] about Why Promotional Products Work
Running and Dehydration
Athletes will go to great lengths to shave seconds off of their running time, and that includes runners. So running and dehydration should be one of the first things to be aware of. As little as 2% dehydration could slow a runner down and have a negative impact on their performance. Studies show that you tend to slow down about 2% for each 1% loss in bodyweight because of … [Read more...] about Running and Dehydration
Heat Wave Creates Urban Heat Islands
Record temperatures across the United States are causing dangerous heat waves. Heat index values ranging from 105-115 degrees or higher are affecting millions, according to the EPA. This can help to create what is known as the “urban heat island”. Luke Howard first investigated this phenomenon in the early 1800’s, but he wasn’t the one to name it. Satellite readings from NASA … [Read more...] about Heat Wave Creates Urban Heat Islands
Running Safety
Running is basically a safe sport, but there are some things to consider to make sure you are as safe as you can be. I learned the hard way about running safety years ago as I headed out the door on a hot summer afternoon with no water on hand. I passed out from dehydration. Make sure you are well hydrated So, the first tip on running safety is to make sure you are hydrated … [Read more...] about Running Safety
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