Category: Running Tips & Advice
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Good morning Boston Runners!
I bet you didn’t sleep for shit last night, did you? It’s okay, you don’t need to be fully conscious yet, just get moving. Get your pre-race routine in motion so you don’t fall behind schedule and have a panic attack. Breathe. Remember – Don’t eat or drink anything new before the race. Stop drinking…
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Marathon Fever Strikes Greater Boston Area!
With just days to go until the 117th running of the Boston Marathon there is a certain excitement in the air around Boston. Every runner I know is talking about the race, their past experiences with it or their anticipation of this year’s run. Marathon Fever is here! At this time last year we were…
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Pre Race Checklist
Pre Race Checklist In the 24-hour period before a race I have a fairly consistent routine. Over the years I’ve figured out what works for me. I have a check list of items to get ready, a diet I follow and am careful with my physical activity. I avoid the gym and running in the…
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Why do I get sick after a race?
Ever get sick after a race? I don’t mean throwing up or feeling weak or dizzy after a race. I’m talking about a head cold or the flu. Many runners feel that they are more likely to get sick in the days right after a race. Not after every race, but often. A lot of runners also tend…
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Sunday Long Run
The Sunday Long Run This week our Sunday Long Run was supposed to be 16.5 miles. But after getting over two feet of snow we had to change our route. Even with plowing and 24 hours to recover, most roads were still covered with packed snow and are generally a mess. To avoid traffic on major…
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Your Footprint
Are you a runner? Calculate your footprint, learn what you can do to reduce your footprint and what races are doing to go green.