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Every step you take, every PR you make, your devices are tracking you—and likely collecting more info than you realize. Here’s where it’s going.
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What you eat and how much water you drink on the race day (both before and during the event) has a significant impact on how you perform, for better or worse. If you consume the wrong things or the right things at the wrong times or in the wrong amounts, unfortunately, you can have great problems during your race ranging from runners gut discomfort to dehydration. The right race strategy consists of “three rights”: right things, right times and right amounts. Consuming the right things at the right times in the right amounts is a guarantee of your successful performance in the race. Here are some useful hydration and fueling tips for better performance on race day.
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If you’re bitten by a rattlesnake, you may notice one or two puncture marks made by their large fangs. You’ll usually experience some pain, tingling, or burning in the area where you’ve been bitten. There may also be some swelling, bruising, or discoloration at the site.
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To get the best out of your running training and performance, you have got to more than just run. Building your muscular endurance and strength is a key component of becoming a successful distance runner.
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This spring, SCARPA released the Spin, a new trail running shoe positioned between its inline shoe siblings, the Neutron and Atom. At first glance, it doesn't evoke the usual reaction you'd typically get from a trail running shoe: its low profile and lightweight structure coupled with a bright and airy fit lean more towards a road or minimalist shoe than a "mountains for breakfast" shoe. You know what they say though, don't judge a book by its cover, and that may be hardest sell the Spin will have to make.
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There’s a ton of misinformation about how much to hydrate and when, but the basics are actually pretty simple. Here’s what you need to know. Robert Sallis has seen it […]
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is the nation’s largest group of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). This year, over 12,000 RDNs convened in Boston (Oct 15-18, 2017) to learn the latest food & nutrition news. Here’s a taste of some of topics that were discussed and might be of interest to hungry runners.
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There are a lot of disadvantages to living in Conifer – long winters with snow storms that dump 46.5” at a time, limited restaurants, and a potentially long commute – but the proximity to trails is a huge benefit. The trails are often uncrowded and one of my favorites is Maxwells Falls. The short but scenic trail is this month's VFuel Colorado Trail of the Month.
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Treadmills are some of the most straightforward pieces of fitness equipment out there — just rubber belts that move. They’re also some of the most decked-out. They let you check your email, run along the French Riviera, stream music from your computer, plan a marathon, and turn a celebrity trainer into your personal running coach. All that makes it easy to forget the most important question of all: What are they like to run on?
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