Runners take their marks… The gun fires and a herd of racers shove to the race start. The crowd cheers with enthusiasm! RACE DAY IS ON! Full steam ahead, running and racing, I can’t help but sing “you’re going the distance… you’re going for speed” in my head. I can’t…
Remember when salt was just salt? It was super fine, it came in a blue cylinder and was something to which you gave zero thought. Now, there seems to be a ton of variety and it can be confusing. However, if you know the difference between a few of the…
We often hear the expression that "we are what we eat", but I beg to differ. We are really “what we digest". This is the reason that "diets" often fail. Everyone is different and digests their food differently. Digestive issues are very common. This is because digestion is a huge job…
When you are motivated and are on an exercise program where you’re rockin’ n rolling’, consistent, building momentum, cranking on all cylinders, AND you’re hitting your workouts with great intensity, the last thing you may want to do is take a break and have a rest day. However, taking a…
Get ready to run and show off your athletic skills! A 5K is a manageable, fun race to run and it can be a milestone for beginners who want to try bigger, longer races! There are hundreds of interesting 5K races to run year round and in any state. A…
Most of us were introduced to the practice of “cupping” during the recent 2016 Olympics when the most decorated athlete of all time had some strange markings on his back and stomach. When swimmer Michael Phelps shattered records and dominated the Rio Games, many of us wondered about those weird,…
Can you get enough protein from a meatless meal? What exactly is protein? Protein is one of the three nutrients that the body requires. Along with carbohydrates and fat, protein is essential for the human body. Proteins are made of small compounds called amino acids. The human body can produce…
Regardless of goals, resistance training should be part of an overall exercise program. Whether your primary sport or hobby is martial arts, running, swimming, or cycling, adding a couple days of resistance training into the weekly plan is going to help you get results. This complete approach will aid in…
Ready? Set! Get Running and add cross training to your running program! The time is now to get motivated and set your race day goals. By registering for a specific race, you will be accountable with a goal to achieve… running a race to completion! CHOOSE A RACE & REGISTER…
We hear about it all the time... drink your water, stay hydrated, don't forget to keep up your fluid intake. But why in the world is hydration so important anyway, and what exactly does hydration mean? Hydration refers to the process by which living things take in water. Many…