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Category: General Running and/or Fitness
February 5, 2013
Super Safety Tip #5: Mobile Phones Are Handy In Case of Emergency
Super Safety Tip #5: Mobile Phones Are Handy In Case of Emergency Typically, you want to go as lightweight as possible during runs. Otherwise you’re just carrying excess weight. However, there are a few things worth keeping with you at all times. One of those is your mobile phone. A mobile phone is very handy in an emergency. If you are hurt, lost, really tired or just scared, you have access to a world of resources! You can call ambulances, taxis, family members, or your coach! There are a few things you should be concerned about if running with a[…continue reading]
February 1, 2013
Strength Training Dilemma
I don’t need to go into detail about how valuable strength training is for marathon runners. I can measure my marathon successes directly upon how much strength training I’ve done that season. And I know that such things will make me lose weight, build muscle mass, look better and hopefully be more confident. Since my trainer moved to Vancouver, I have had trouble motivating myself to go to the gym and work hard. I really enjoyed the bootcamp I did on the cruise ship, so I wanted to continue doing it at home. I’m great at leading others and following[…continue reading]
January 31, 2013
Overtrain Train Wreck
You’d think I’d have learned by now. I went through this just a few months ago! I was so proud of myself that I ran 43km over 5 separate runs. It was my first real week of true training since the Goofy Challenge. But, I paid for it. By the end of Sunday’s 10 mile run I was struggling and suffering. I got hit with all the symptoms of the classic overtrain. I didn’t see it at first. On Monday after the run I was cranky, moody, tired and restless. And sore, really sore in my calves. I felt motivation[…continue reading]
