October 2008
The ART of Recovery
After many long hard months of training, recovery prior to that awe-inspiring long distance race is essential. Many runners follow the recommendations of rest, lighter workouts, proper nutrition, ice, stretching and massages, but all too frequently some minor aches and pains just don’t go away.
Protein and Runners
Protein is a hot topic among runners of all ages and abilities. They want to know how much protein they need, when they should eat it, what’s the best kind of protein, and if they should buy sports drinks with protein.
Cross Country Season Brings New Venue, Divisions, and Rules
Doesn’t it seem like the lead in every article previewing an upcoming school season refers to changes from the year before? Of course, with seniors graduating and new runners emerging, that’s ALWAYS true. However, the Colorado high school cross country season ahead does feature some changes of the out-of-the-ordinary nature.
Special Coverage: ING New York City Marathon
Marathon week in New York will get off to its traditional big start on Sunday with more than 6,000 runners expected for the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff in Central Park. The course winds its way around the park finishing near Tavern on the Green and the marathon finish line.
Special: ING New York City Marathon
Athletes selected to Florida’s Finest Team for the Walt Disney World Marathon
The marathon race committee has selected the following Florida residents to compete in the race as part of the Florida’s Finest Team: Brent Schneider, Lee Stephens, Christa Benton, Jennifer Hanley Pinto, Dana Parrot, Janine Peart, Keith Sawayka, Terri Rejimbal, Gary Cohen, Denise Skinner.
Special: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
10/3/08 - Adere and Njenga Return
10/1/08 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Set for October 12
Nutrition Issues in Underperforming Athletes, Part II
October 2008 by Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD In Part I of this article, I discussed five common missing nutrition links that hurt athletic performance:
1) Respect for the power of food.
2) Sufficient calories during the active part of the day.
3) Equal sized, evenly scheduled meals.
4) A beneficial intake of dietary fat.
5) Pre-exercise fuel.
Running Network Reception for Event Directors/Running Industry on October 11
September 29, 2008 from news release -- The Running Network, LLC is hosting a reception for Event Directors/Running Industry in celebration of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Saturday, October 11 from 7 to 9 pm.
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For more details click here for invitation (.pdf)