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Most people don’t drink enough water even if they live sedentary lifestyles. The actual recommended amount is roughly 96 ounces per day for men and 72 ounces per day for women. If you’re an athlete who is training for sports, you need to increase your water intake by about 20 percent. There are plenty of reasons for this. When you exercise, your body loses more water than people who don’t exercise. Keeping your body hydrated will increase your performance potential, decrease the risk of injuries, and allow you to have better endurance while you Read the rest of this entry »

Even if you’re not a gym rat, you can still run a marathon. If you’re training for your first race you’ve got a long road ahead of you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it! Here are a few tips for staying the course: Set Reachable Goals – the biggest mistake we see people making time and again is setting goals too lofty from the start. If you’re barely a runner don’t put a 10-mile run on your second week in – Start off slowly and give yourself plenty of time to train your way to fit. Fuel Yourself – It’s crucial to set your body up for success – marathon running isn’t just about getting in gear the day-of, it’s about a lifestyle change. Eat better meaning lots of protein and veggies and cut out the refined carbs, too. Minimize distractions – If you’re glued to the TV, try unplugging it for the week. If you’re worried about work, take a few vacation days to clear your head. If money is an issue, take advantage of the credit counseling services available from debtsettlementusa.com/.

Sports drinks are a great way to keep you hydrated during an excrutiating work out, or during a run out on a hot summer day. Choosing the right sports drink though, is just as important as choosing a sports drink to begin with. You want to make sure that your sports drink is going to keep you cool, hydrated, and will keep you going through the entire workout. So, when choosing a sports drink, you are going to want to find something which is Read the rest of this entry »

Changing your diet before a big race is not always easy. In fact, it might require quite a bit of deliberate effort. However, you will need to put in the effort or else you won-t be able to perform at the level you need to in order to place high much less win.

Certain dietary items need to be eliminated because they will wear down the body making it extremely difficult to maintain endurance. Any dairy item would be disastrous for a marathon runner since dairy can ruin cardio due to the coating it leaves on the Read the rest of this entry »

There’s no doubt about it, the marathon is a physically and mentally challenging event. Whether you’re preparing for your first marathon or trying to set a personal best time, you need to take preparation seriously. Hours and hours of training have been logged in the past months and everything is coming together but now it’s time to find what you’re going to wear for the actual race.

If you’ve already been training for awhile, you know how important comfort is for long distance running. If your clothes are uncomfortable, or restrict your movement, it will have Read the rest of this entry »

There are several sporting goods stores and stores which sell clothing for training and running in the mall, or just as their own independant stores. But, these name brand stores usually come with the price tag as well, and can really set you back on your budget if you want to buy the best quality products being sold for training. So, when you are considering to purhcase training equipment, from shoes to jump ropes, or clothing and accessories, really shopping around, will ensure that you are going Read the rest of this entry »