Tag: nutrition
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Food Pantry Donations
The Half at The Hamptons race organizers have asked all runners to bring a food donation to help support local food pantries. Food Pantries supported: The First Baptist Church, The First Congregational Church, The Methodist Church, St. Vincent De Paul at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, the Salvation Army and the Town of…
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Why do I get sick after a race?
Last year I wrote a blog post, Why do I get a cold after a race? In that post I wrote about the ways that runners can pick up germs at a race. My post was based on my observations of what runners do at races and during races. There are many ways that runners exchange germs at races…
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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…