If you see a lot more runners out today it's probably because it's National Running Day. The running industry has dubbed the first day in June a day when runners everywhere lace up their sneakers and hit the road, or trails, or the treadmill. Cities and small towns across the country are planning running events to celebrate the fact that running is a free, easy... okay it's … [Read more...] about National Running Day
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Race Day for Beginning Runners
If you're participating in your first marathon there are a few things beginning runners need to know before the big race day. Here is some advice from Judy Mick, who is an expert at this and who hasn't missed a day of running since 1985. Now, that's what I call dedication! You've signed up for your first road race. You've completed the training and now race day is finally … [Read more...] about Race Day for Beginning Runners
Running Tips – Keeping a Running Journal
As a business owner I have to keep records of everything from taxes to inventory to distributors. But as a runner I've never kept a running journal. Maybe I should. Keeping track of things and actually writing it down on paper kind of forces you to remember and quantify what you're doing. If you want to improve you need to know where you started and far you've come. It also … [Read more...] about Running Tips – Keeping a Running Journal
Dehydration and Runners
Water is one of the most important things a runner can consume. About 60% of a runner's total body weight is water. Water helps maintain body temperature, improve digestion, and helps with circulation and excretion of wastes. Dehydration and runners If a runner doesn't drink enough water, they won't able to sweat adequately, and this is how body temperature is regulated. If … [Read more...] about Dehydration and Runners
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
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