Right now is the perfect time to start doing your research for next winter if you’ve been thinking about getting a new treadmill. Last winter, Nikos and I decided to take the plunge and buy a treadmill and man it made this past winter so much more bearable! I could choose to just hop on upstairs … Continue reading →
What happens to your body when you run a hill: Uphill: Running uphill you will need to increase your energy output to propel yourself up the hill. The good news is there is a lot less impact force on your body, so technically going uphill is much “nicer” on your body overall. The aerobic…
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What the heck is an Electrolyte? A simple google search will tell us that: Any fluid that conducts electricity, such as this new saltwater solution, is known as an electrolyte solution: the salt ions of which it’s composed are then commonly referred to as electrolytes. When dissolved in fluid (or gel form), salts tend to…
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When Nature Calls During a Race – Warning, not for the weak stomachs. 20 Mile Race Recap: Sunday was a great day! I completed the Lake Michigan Trail 20 Miler Race and already looking forward to next year’s race. When I originally heard about this race from the race director, Chris Ponteri, I instantly signed…
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