Damn Rules!

Posted on 07. Sep, 2010 by Sarah.

Recently someone told me they were running Chicago Marathon. I wondered why since registration closed months ago. Upon inquiring I learned they had bought the race bib/number from a friend (who is injured).
USAT (and the Chicago Marathon website) clearly states that such actions are prohibited.
And states:

Participant race number bibs are specific personal identifiers and may [...]

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Keep Your Cool

Posted on 24. Jul, 2010 by Sarah.

We all have heard the phrase “pain is weakness leaving the body”. I hate this phrase. While we should push ourselves beyond the point of comfort, we shouldn’t be stupid. **Note: there is a difference between emotional pain, telling yourself you can’t pain and thinking you can out run heatstroke “pain”.
I have seen many a [...]

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Drink This Not That

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Sarah.

Recently someone told me that Mountain Dew is good for you. And that it helps with muscle cramps. I just about jumped out of my skin. If there is one thing I am passionate about its educating people what they put in their bodies. Most don’t care to read the labels. Maybe because they know [...]

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I’m Hot

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Sarah.

It must be Summer. Not because I have been sweating just standing still, but because the number of heat related questions asked to me, has been off the charts. “How can I beat the heat?”. “How do I run in the heat?”. “How can I stay cool?”. “Can I just bake cupcakes instead?”. While the [...]

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Ultra. A Different Kind of Beer (part four)

Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by Sarah.

Part Four.  When you run an ultra, you need to eat. And drink (not beer!). What kind of fuel does your mind and body need in order to survive running for hours on end? Here are some guidelines for a successful race.
#1) Me vs You. Remember what your body likes might be different from what [...]

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