GO>ID Review Posted by Steve on June 4, 2013 No Responses » Jun 042013 Staying fit is one thing, staying safe is a whole different game. As we’ve mentioned before, staying safe while out for a run, hike, walk, ride, climb, or swim is an extremely important factor to consider when participating in these activities. For the most part, this can be achieved through simple means: going out with a friend, keeping yourself well-lit or wearing reflective clothing, running with a cell phone for emergencies, knowing your surroundings, and paying attention to the time of day (if trail-running, mornings can be hazardous because of animals; if road running, nights can be bad due to crime or traffic). Unfortunately, even if you take the aforementioned precautions, I would be lying to you if I told you that they make you magically immune to accidents. For those times that something does goes wrong, it is best to be prepared. Enter GO>ID, with which, as they so elegantly put it: You’ll have the peace of mind to do everything you want to with the confidence to go anywhere. As far as big ideas go, the simple ones are always the best. Continue reading “GO>ID Review” » Technorati Tags: exercise, fitness, GO>ID, hiking, identification, racing, running, running tips, training tips
Nutrition Experiment: Wrap-up Posted by John on November 30, 2012 No Responses » Nov 302012 An amazing thing happened today. I came home from work, had a light snack, took my time getting ready, and went for a run. And it felt great! Okay, not profoundly great. I didn’t run super far, set a new PR, or got somehow transformed into a sleek thoroughbred. No, I was sweaty, tired, and my legs burned as I sprinted down the last block towards my house, but I couldn’t help but smile. The source of my sweaty smile and sense of accomplishment? My newly completed nutrition experiment. After analyzing what I ate, crunching the numbers, and making some simple fixes to my life, I can call this experiment a success. I’ve learned a great deal over the past few months, and I’m excited to share my new wisdom. Continue reading “Nutrition Experiment: Wrap-up” » Technorati Tags: carbs, diet, exercise, fats, healthy eating, nutrition, nutrition experiment, protein, running, running tips, training tips
Zero to Hero #3: In Which Jason Completely Disappears Posted by Jason on November 21, 2012 1 Response » Nov 212012 Week 2 + 3 Stats: Total Miles: 10 Total time: 1:47:10 Avg Pace: 10:43 New Gear: Warm stuff Changes: Due to a bout of food poisoning from my local Panera (bagels only from now on), and a mini vacation to Chicago, I didn’t get out as much as I would have liked the past couple weeks. That said, here are the results of my changes from my last post: Continue reading “Zero to Hero #3: In Which Jason Completely Disappears” » Technorati Tags: Buffalo Bill, cold weather running, marathon training, runner's trots, running, running tips, training, training tips, zero to hero
Zero to Hero: Week 1 – Staying Motivated Posted by Jason on November 5, 2012 2 Responses » Nov 052012 Hello! In case you missed it, my name is Jason. This series is covering my transformation from a no one, to a no one who runs marathons. Here are the results from my first week of training. Major change this week- no more ‘stache. Week 1 Stats: Total Miles: 4 Sessions: 2 Total time: 41:35 Avg. Pace: 10:24 Changes in gear: Added smartphone + arm band for music listening Analysis: I haven’t run since my race in mid October, and I hadn’t run before that for about a week and a half, so I’ll put this in the books as my baseline stats. Due to some other seemingly more enjoyable activities, I only got out to run twice (more on this below) this past week. My only real concern is some calf/shin pain that I’ve dealt with for quite some time, which I believe is due to lack of running form, or ill fitting shoes, or most likely both. Continue reading “Zero to Hero: Week 1 – Staying Motivated” » Technorati Tags: marathon, running, running tips, training, training tips, zero to hero
Zero to Hero – Ready…set…hang on a second, my shoe died. Posted by Jason on October 29, 2012 2 Responses » Oct 292012 Hello, my name is Jason. I am not a runner. I am running a marathon in 12/2013. Here are my stats- Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 193 Physique: Dumpy, at best. Style: Whatever causes shin splints and calf cramps. Diet: High carb, high fat, high sugar rush Longest Distance: 6.21 miles Continue reading “Zero to Hero – Ready…set…hang on a second, my shoe died.” » Technorati Tags: 10k, diet, exercise, marathon, running, running tips, training, training tips, zero to hero
My First Half-Marathon: 5 Survival Tips Posted by Meagan on October 12, 2012 1 Response » Oct 122012 Three months of training have finally come to an end and Steve and I are now less than 24 hours from our first half-marathon. While I know I’ve done (most of) the training, I can’t say that I feel completely prepared to run 13.1 miles. We’ve been a bit schedule-challenged the past 2-3 weeks, so I’m nervous about having missed a few of our shorter training runs. However, I’m finally at peace with the idea that I wouldn’t be doing it in the first place if it wasn’t a challenge and, one way or another, I am determined to finish. The training process has taught me a lot about myself as a runner, so, before we pick up our race packets and stock up on gels and energy jelly beans for the big day tomorrow, I wanted to share my five big ones for making it through (hopefully) unscathed. Continue reading “My First Half-Marathon: 5 Survival Tips” » Technorati Tags: half marathon, half marathon training, motivation, race, racing, racing tips, running tips, training tips
