Guys, I haven’t run a race in three years. THREE YEARS! This hasn’t been by choice. I haven’t run a race in many years thanks to running injuries and COVID-related issues. But I am set to run my first race this weekend—a half marathon to BUST SOME RUST ahead of my goal marathon. To do … Read more
Scientific research shows that mantras, short sayings, can help increase focus and lower stress: a 2015 Brain and Behavior journal study used MRIs to study brain activity when these mantras were used. It found that “subjects who repeated a mantra displayed decreased brain activity, allowing for increased focus and relaxation.” Read on to find the best … Read more
Oh, the marathon. What a beautiful and heartbreaking beast that we all strive to tame. There are so many variables in a marathon that can work for or against you. With it being such a long way, there is a lot of room for error. That’s where these race day tips come in These race … Read more
Preparation for a marathon is crucial for race day success. The key is sticking to foods you trained with, packing ahead of time for everything on race day, studying race day logistics, and preparing for the weather. Get a complete marathon checklist below! You spend months training for a marathon and now it’s the final … Read more
Hitting the wall happens in a marathon is when your body has burned through all its glycogen stores (energy stores) in the liver and muscles which are the quickest and easiest fuel for your body to use to run. Proper training and proper nutrition can help runners avoid hitting the wall in the marathon. Read … Read more
Hydration for runners running long distances is so important for proper biological functioning. Registered sports dietitian Megan Robinson says generally runners should aim to drink about 16 ounces of fluid with about 400 up to 1,000 of sodium before your longer runs and intake about 400 mg of sodium and 16 oz of fluid during … Read more