Hey guys!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything about my own personal running feats. I very much enjoyed sharing my information with you all. With that being said, I’m looking to get back into the swing of things and share my most recent run:
Workout: Run
Date: Jun 9, 2019
Distance: 5.26 mi
Duration: 55:52
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Here is yet another fantastic article from MapMyRun on how to stay honest during the holidays.
Here’s an excerpt:
““People probably consume 3,000–5,000 calories around the Thanksgiving table,” says Dr. Josh Goldman, a sports medicine physician and the cofounder of the Electric Flight Crew (EFC). His solution is to run a race on Thanksgiving morning. He tells the whole EFC to look for local turkey trots to ensure they get out for a run that day. Bonus points if you drag your family along to run as well. If you don’t have a local race, make your own course and still do a run that morning, rather than slothing around until dinner.”
In order to read the full article, make sure to click the link.
MapMyRun recently published a great article that any runner will love to use, especially in this cold weather!
Here’s an excerpt:
“For safety as much as anything else. It stays darker later in the morning and gets darker earlier in the evening, so you’ll want to consider running at midday or getting lights and/or reflective gear to keep you safe. (Or, reconsider option two and run inside.)
Also, no matter where you live, it’ll be colder. More on that later, but again, safety matters. (And you run, so you don’t need us to tell you how important it is to keep your feet happy.) If your part of the world is slushy, icy and/or snowy, consider treads for your shoes or swapping them for sneakers that are weather-ready. Warm socks are also a must.
You should also adjust your expectations since your body will naturally struggle in the winter, just as it would in extreme heat. By all means, set goals — just be sure to factor in the changing conditions. (That includes wind, which reminds us: It’ll feel better, in more ways than one, to start your run into the wind, so you’ll have it at your back on the second half of your journey.)”
In order to read the full article, make sure to click the link.
MapMyRun has published an article that will have any runner in good spirits. According to scientific evidence, running helps to lengthen your lifespan.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
“If you’re looking to get active, running is an excellent all-purpose workout. Not only does it check the box for cardiovascular exercise, but you’ll also work all of your muscle groups — from your legs to core to upper back and more. Studies have shown that inactivity can be detrimental to your health, leading to development of chronic diseases — such as cardiovascular disease — and even early death. The good news is, however, that you don’t have to be a marathoner to reap the benefits of becoming a runner.”
To read the full article, make sure to click the link.
Hello all! It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted on this site, but I’m back! I hope everyone had a nice holiday break and enjoyed their friends’ and family members’ presence this Thanksgiving!
Now, back to basics. MapMyRun recently published a blog on some tips that can help runners out this holiday season.
Here’s an excerpt:
“The holidays pose a challenge in practicing moderation for athletes and non-athletes alike. Serious runners don’t let holidays lead to weight gain, but they don’t shy away from enjoying festivities, either. Much like everyday eating and training, it’s all about balance for those runners who’ve been doing this for a long time.
From serious amateurs running on the Electric Flight Crew team out of Los Angeles to two ultrarunners who hit the trails for big miles year-round, their best advice for surviving the holidays without packing on the pounds is simple and matter-of-fact.”
In order to read the full article, make sure to click this link.
MapMyRun recently published another stellar blog on ultrarunners and why so many of them seem to be vegan. Here is an excerpt:
“While not every ultrarunner is vegan, there seem to be an awful lot of high-mileage fanatics who opt for a plant-based lifestyle. While there aren’t any hard stats available, with veganism as a general nutrition trend on the rise, it’s not surprising more fitness buffs are testing the waters.
Some of the big names in ultrarunning vegan lifestyles include Scott Jurek, the ultrarunning vegan who rose to fame by winning nearly every ultra in America and being featured in the cult classic “Born to Run,” then finally writing his own book all about — you guessed it — his vegan diet. There’s also former pro Ironman athlete and endurance runner Brendan Brazier, who popularized his raw vegan style of eating with his book “The Thrive Diet,” and famed podcaster and ultra-endurance racer Rich Roll, who espouses the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle on his weekly show. But it’s not just the big names in ultra who’ve opted for a plant-based diet.”
To read the full article, click here.
As humans, we naturally have a dominant hand. This is the hand that we write with, shake hands, eat with, etc. But sometimes that can extend to other areas, like sports. More specifically, runners can have a dominant side, meaning that some runners have one strong side and one side that’s a bit weaker.
MapMyRun’s blog recently wrote an article on the topic.
Here’s an excerpt:
“If you’re a runner, hopefully you’re already wise to the advantages of doing regular strength workouts. But, while strength training is key for doing well in any activity, there’s a type that’s especially critical for runners: unilateral strength training.
According to Lauren Loberg, DPT, board-certified clinical orthopedic specialist with TRIA Orthopaedic, the top benefit of performing unilateral strength exercises — like single-leg squats and deadlifts — is you’re training your body to meet the demands of your sport. After all, running is a single-leg activity, so it only makes sense that you would benefit from moves that shore up your single-leg strength, stability and coordination.”
To read the full article, click here!
MapMyRun has another fantastic blog detailing some of the most common strength training mistakes runners make. As a runner (or an athlete in general), it’s important to remember that your body has a limit and you can not overwork that limit. If you are training too hard or too often, then you need to correct your regimen accordingly.
MapMyRun’s blog offers some advice on how to avoid those mistakes. Here’s an excerpt:
“Strength training is such a critical piece of a runner’s training that it shouldn’t be considered cross-training: It’s just how runners prepare to run fast.
When you consider the enormous benefits of lifting weights, it’s a no-brainer to include it as part of your training. Here is a short list of positive results:
To read the full article, click here!
As runners, working on your core is incredibly important. And MapMyRun, as usual, has a few more tips and tricks on how to work on your core in order to eliminate back pain. Here is an excerpt:
“Low back pain doesn’t discriminate. It affects 80% of people at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. So it makes sense that runners (and other exercisers) are no stranger to back pain. A study published in January in the Journal of Biomechanics proposed that one culprit may be weak deep core muscles.
Researchers had 80 runners without low back pain run across a floor with sensors embedded in it to measure the force under runners’ feet as they ran. The runners also sported reflective markers so the scientists could see how different parts of their bodies moved as they ran.”
To read the full article, click here.
MapMyRun is looking to help you encourage your partner with workouts! Below is a video that offers some tips and tricks on how to encourage your partner!
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