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Tag: Weekly Tips
January 30, 2013
Form Tip #1: Strike the ground as if you’re pushing a scooter
Form Tip #1: Strike the ground as if you’re pushing a scooter This is the first in a series of tips for biomechanics and form. When, running a marathon you will need to exert a lot of energy and put a lot of strain on your body. Taking a little time to improve form will make you run more efficiently and reduce the damage to your body. This week’s tip is the most basic fundamental of running: How to push yourself forward! Some runners can lose a lot of energy “pounding the pavement.” That’s the opposite of what you want[…continue reading]
January 29, 2013
Super Safety Tip #4: Running In The Rain
Super Safety Tip #4: Be Prepared for Running in the Rain There was a different tip scheduled for today, but since we’re expecting rain tonight and tomorrow I thought I’d introduce this timely tip. Runners should train in any weather that we may have to race in: Wind, cold, sleet, snow, extreme heat and even rain will not cancel a race so you may be expected to run in those weathers. Races usually only get cancelled for lightning and thunder, so I usually won’t run in lightning and thunder. There’s a great article on about.com with “Tips for Running in[…continue reading]
January 28, 2013
Nutrition Tip #4: Avoid Sugar Substitutes
Nutrition Tip #4: Avoid sugar substitutes like Aspartame, Sucralose, Saccharin, Sugar Alcohols It should go without saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Some popular marketing statements like zero calories or zero fat may be true, but may actually be much worse for you than their regular alternatives. Zero or low calorie products like diet cola, yogurt, sports drinks and coffee sweeteners contain artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes that can be fairly dangerous. You never get something for nothing. The sweetness and taste in these products comes from some unpleasant chemicals like aspartame, sucralose,[…continue reading]
