Since my humbling beginnings of training and running marathons over a decade ago, I have come to value what running has done for me physically, mentally, and personally. This Fall, on October 10th, I will be running the Chicago Marathon to promote “Girls on the Run”. I thought rather than just running for a personal goal , I would run for a charity that I am passionate about.
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With Marathon Day fast approaching there are several things to think about when getting ready to participate in your first marathon. The hard work and training is done which is half the battle, but now you need to make sure the race itself is planned out so you can have a fun, yet successful race.
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What I have become passionate about in all of my years of running is sharing and introducing running to beginners. The rewards of seeing someone complete there first 5K or just seeing the benefits that it gives someone physically or psychologically and the impact it can have on those who make it part of their lifestyle.
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So the question on sea salt has come up…is it more nutritious than table salt? A+ for advertising and thanks also to some marketing tricks, such as Peruvian Pink. What is interesting, is that sea salt has no additional, nutritional value than regular table salt.
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What to eat before, during, and after a run or race is an often asked question. Eating proper nutrition is just as important as training for and running a race. Important nutrition is essential because it is used to fuel your runs.
Read MoreInitially, choosing running shoes seems fairly easy. Run out, no pun intended, to your local athletic store and purchase the first pair that fits and has a style and the colors you like. Wrong, dead wrong. There are actually eight different basic types of running shoes to choose from.
Read MoreChoosing a running shirt just got more difficult. Gone are the days of wearing cotton, or gone should be the days for many. These new fancy fabrics will help you keep cooler and more comfortable, by wicking moisture away from your body.
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