Our Most Competitive Field Ever

Looks like we’ll have a world class runner on the course, not to mention a very competitive field! Modesto’s own Jon Olsen, two-time SAMM winner, has been working his way back from injury. He’ll be joining the Get Fit Pace Team, pacing the 3:30 marathon group. We’re pretty sure he’s going to make that look easy after his world championship sub-12 hour record in the 100 mile event. … The elite field will see women’s course record holder Anna Bretan, 29, of Berkeley, returning to defend her overall title last year. After beating the entire field in 2:41:52 last year, she went on to win the San Francisco Marathon women’s division in July.

Also returning to SAMM this year is Jesus Campos, 28, of Fresno, who finished in third place last year after setting the course record in 2:26:53 in 2013. Other notables competing this year include Justus Meyer, 33, of San Francisco, with a 2:30:42 PR, and Osamu Tada, 34, of Sacramento, with a 2:31. Chris Knorzer, 46, of Rocklin, leads the Masters field after winning the CIM marathon men’s masters division in December in 2:32.50.

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Massage Therapists Announced for 2015 Race

Is there anything better than a post-race massage? Getting that rubdown right at the finish line feels great and starts the recovery process.

The Modesto Marathon has once again formed a team of massage professionals to take care of our runners.

Here is a list of therapists you will see on race day:

  1. Michelle Dawson – Massage Therapy
  2. San Joaquin Valley College
  3. Valley Chiropractic Care, Dr. Christopher Akin
  4. Kathleen Adams-Pain Relieving Massage
  5. Elizabeth Vera
  6. Mana Luna; Julia Bertrand, Jade Gray
  7. Dr. Bob Armstrong Chiropractor
  8. Helping Hands Day Spa
  9. Back to Normal Bodyworks, Daniel Morales
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Race Course Nutrition Set

We have finalized the list of nutritional supplements that will be served at the 2015 Modesto Marathon.

For electrolyte drink, Tri Berry Nuun Hydration will be served at aid stations.

Gels will be handed out at several aid stations. This year’s assortment include: Chocolate Outrage Gu, Tri Berry Gu, and Strawberry Banana Gu (caffeine free).

Re-Lyte electrolyte replacement supplement and cramp eliminator will also be offered on the course.

As with any race, it is a good idea to test these products out on a training run to make sure they agree with your system. This will insure peak performance on race day.

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7 Marathon Training Tips on a Hectic Schedule

The best of us have a busy schedule. The worst of us have a hectic schedule. So when it comes to training and working out, it can seem impossible to find the time to fit it in. I mean… among work obligations, family obligations, and other obligations, it’s almost unmanageable to add to the list. Fair enough; that’s why I’m going to share with you some tips on how you can fit training into your already-action-pack-schedule.

Make a real, infallible schedule

Know exactly what you’re doing at all times. Work from 9-5 Monday through Friday? Spending Sunday with your family? Write all this down, onto a calendar of some sort – or just a weekly planner. See exactly where you find yourself wasting time. Maybe you watch a specific TV show at a certain time. And then you find yourself lost lethargically in the abyss of television. Instead, control yourself. After your “must-watch” program, see if you have time to train afterwards. Seriously – make a schedule, and stick with it. It makes life a whole lot easier.

Tell everyone your schedule

Tell your spouse, your children, your uncle, your aunt, your siblings… even your dog. Tell everyone exactly when to NOT disturb you. When to NOT make plans to screw up your schedule. Have them understand that maybe you can miss a couple of episodes of your favorite program, but not your training time. That’s a no-go zone. And, not only that, but make them hold you to it. Don’t let them allow you to “just watch another episode.” Because that’ll turn into a never-ending cycle. If you lack self-control, the thing you need is someone forcing you to train when you can’t be bothered. And, maybe you’ll have some people to work out with because of this.

Quality trumps quantity

It never fails to amaze me how often people think that the more they run, the better off they’ll be. This couldn’t be further from the truth. If anything, it’ll leave them prone to injury with nothing but an achy body in the morning. Instead, follow a routine that is destined for success. Don’t wing it. To be successful in marathon running, you need to set off in the right direction with your training. Or else you’ll just be wasting your time – no amount of work will turn you into a pro-marathoner if you don’t have a path to follow. Having a quality training session will leave you with more time to do other things. Even if the training is just 30 minutes – sometimes that can be better than an hour session. It has also been shown that music can help to aid running abilities because it helps them to run to the beat as well as the fact that music can impact mental health in a positive way too.

Be realistic

After a full day of work, sometimes it’s not practical to workout. Depending on where you work, and what you do, you might’ve had enough for the day once you get home, which is fine. The workout should fit your lifestyle without overworking. You could get some excellent advice from a PT here. Have them assist you and your schedule. If you’re not realistic in your schedule, you’ll do nothing but kill your motivation once you realize you “put too much on your plate,” so to speak.

Run to and from work

If you can, use work as a way to train; run there and back. If you can’t rock up to work sweaty and bothered, just run home from work. Have someone take you to work in the morning if possible, so you won’t have to use your car. Or use public transport if you’re in the city. You may need to take a change of clothes to do this – tank tops for men might be a good choice for those looking to make running a part of their daily commute – but I can assure you it’s the most practical way to achieve what you want, whilst fulfilling those dreaded obligations we all have.

Start a workout group

If you want to lift weights, become a yoga master, or run, having a group of people with similar goals will help with motivation. Of course, it’s not the same as finding motivation in resources such as Motivation District (click here for website), as the inspirational speeches might do a better chance of motivating you! Your friends also can assist with your goals, and make sure you don’t lag behind because of laziness. It only takes one person to get the group in a consistent schedule, whilst staying motivated, if the rest of the group aren’t as determined. So, if you’re someone who lacks discipline and motivation, doing this will force you to run when you’re supposed to run. Nobody wants to be the person who gets left behind, especially within a group of people. How embarrassing! Plus, you can share tips to help each other reach your goals. For example, my best friend goes to a yoga group and has found that this has had a huge impact on her health and wellbeing. Plus, there are so many different types of yoga out there now that there is something for everyone. For instance, my friend told me that she has recently taken up yoni egg yoga. Apparently, this type of yoga involves using an egg-shaped crystal made of precious minerals when meditating to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. So, whether you are interested in New Age medicine or just want to form a running group, I would strongly recommend reaching out to others with shared interests to form a team.

Always do something

It’s often tempting to use “free time” to do nothing and just relax. The “extra” spaces between obligations where nothing productive is being done. But I like to think differently. I take advantage of those times, because often they’re the only times I can run and make use of myself. Even if it’s just running around the block. Using those “spare” gaps in the schedule can be the difference between a solid, effective week of exercise, and a mediocre, dismal week of procrastination.

Final Words

Although we’re all always busy, there’s always a way you can be training for a marathon. Even if it means being a little creative and using the disadvantages to your advantage. To avoid training and coming up with excuses is just being a cop out. Don’t be one of these people.

About Curt:

Curt Davies is a marathon enthusiast, who has developed as a runner through experience and persistence. Not only is he a published writer on the topic, but as the proud owner of www.marathondriven.com he gives an incredible amount of high quality, intriguing information at the click
of a button. And, you can even get his free report which will help you find the mental edge you need to run your marathon straight from his website.

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Freezing Your Nuts Off: Marathon Training

Firstly: this is not for males only – excuse the title.

Winter sucks. It’s cold, windy, and depending where you live, can leave you stranded in your home for days. As you read this, you could be in a sunny, tropical place. But you could also, one day, be in this predicament. And then what? Would you burn some furnace oil (companies like bondedoil.com could be your fix) to light your heating system and be cozy? Yes, you can most definitely do that! But maybe I would not! But then, didn’t finish reading this article, so you won’t know what to do.

If it’s just a drizzle o’ rain, should you go for a run? What if you happened to be locked inside? How would you train for your marathons? Well, if you continue reading, you’ll learn just that.

1. Get a treadmill

The first, most prominent solution, for me, is to get a treadmill. Stuck inside? Problem solved. You can quit your whining and get running. But there’s a problem here. You’re stuck inside. Where will you put it? How will you stay on it long enough without getting bored. Yes, bored. Not
tired.

Chuck it in front of a television. Seriously. It doesn’t matter if your son is watching Spongebob, or your spouse is watching the Discovery Channel. Put it in a place you can be entertained. It’s far too easy to hop off once you’re bored. If you’re outside, you don’t have the luxury of being home when you’ve had enough. This is dangerous.

Watch something on television to keep you entertained. If you are fed up with the same TV programs look into dish tv to keep you enthralled as you run. Tell your son to clean his room. Put your foot down, and do what you’ve gotta do. They won’t like it. You might be hated for the rest of the night for it. But they’ll get over it. I mean, it’s likely you won’t be able to hear the TV anyway, but it’s the illusion. It’s tricking your mind into being entertained. It’s necessary.

2. Prepare

You’ve probably noticed that I prepare a lot. I’m always ready for the worst. Nothing can stop me, and it should be the same for you.

Know what the weather is at all times. You can easily do this by keeping an eye on what a weather station reports, if you are not in an area where they have local weather stations then it might benefit you to research something similar to weather station reviews to see if could find a potential solution to having a more localized weather reading. If you are like me and in an area where there is a local weather report, then consider checking on your phone to see if you can fit in a run after dinner. If there’s a blizzard, then run inside. But that’s not enough. You need to know if there’s a blizzard coming. What if you go for a 5k run, and halfway through, the weather turns? You need to prepare, especially around winter. It’s not questionable.

If you’re unprepared for the weather, it’s your own fault. I can’t show sympathy for your lack of preparation. If you’re not prepared to deal with the weather at its worst, make sure you won’t be running outside when it’s at its worst.

Is the weather only ideal between 4 and 6am? Perfect time for a morning run.

3. Drink plenty of water

Hydration is essential. Even during winter. Don’t believe for a second anyone who says otherwise. Just because it’s so cold even the polar bears are wearing jackets, doesn’t, for a second, excuse you from drinking water. Suck it up. Literally.

Even if you’re not thirsty. Even if you simply don’t want to drink. Drink. And drink a lot. Enough you couldn’t go 30 minutes without urinating. There are trees around. Probably not the best advice if you’re female, but you could try.

Before you go for your run, drink water. During your run, drink more water. When you get home, go to the toilet, and then drink some more. Your body’ll love it.

4. Dress for the occasion

You’re not running in tropical weather. And the chances are, it’s dark outside. Or, at least, dark enough that bright clothes can be the difference between life and death. And you’re not dressing for some 80’sdance party gone wrong. You’re dressing to run. Who cares how bad you
look? You’ve got better things to worry about. Such as your health, for example.

If you don’t dress for the occasion, you’re one step closer to either looking like a fool, or risking your life. Or both. As long as you don’t die looking like a fool. That’d be catastrophic.

5. Know when enough is enough

Conditions determine your body’s capabilities. It’s not rocket science. If it’s cold, wet, and windy, consider shortening your run. In fact, if those are the conditions, maybe it’s time to find a better time to run, or run inside. You don’t want to catch a cold!

If it’s just cold, then run until you need to stop. Have a plan to get home in case you can’t continue. Hypothermia is real, and you’re screwed if you can’t get home in freezing conditions. Especially if you decide to run at night in those conditions. Then help is going to be even more
difficult. I trust you have more common sense than that, though.

I can’t tell you when to stop. I mean, I could, but it’s ultimately your decision. Ring up a friend if you can’t run any longer. Now is time to use your friendship to your advantage. Get them to come pick you up. Or your partner. Anyone who’s willing, and won’t ask for cash.

6. Stay as dry as possible

Obvious, right? Wrong.

I mean, in theory, it’s easy. Not in practicality. It requires some creativity. Some thinking. And most importantly: the right equipment. The clothes you need to wear should cover your skin. Become a nun for the day. But dress tailored to running, of course. Get a (waterproof) jacket. Some running gloves. Thick socks. Suitable shoes. Just make sure you look like a runner with bright clothes on, not a criminal avoiding the police.

But you need to watch out. Don’t overdress. Some parts can get wet, because it’s inevitable. You’re running in rain. Unless you have an umbrella, be prepared to get damp somehow. The more clothes you have on, the more weight you carry. Especially when wet. Choose carefully, and most importantly, be practical. As long as your phone is either waterproof or covered thoroughly, everything else will be fine. You probably won’t die.

Conclusion

Winter happens once a year for several months, whether you like it or not. You can’t avoid it. Instead, you need to work with it. Working against it won’t do anyone any favors. Just make sure that, if you do exercise outside, your heating is running so that you can come into a nice, cosy home to warm up. If you have any issues with your heating, find a company like One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning before winter arrives to make sure it is working for the cold months. Be prepared, stay hydrated, and the weather will be the least of your problems.

Author Bio

Curt Davies is a marathon enthusiast who found the mental edge you need to finish your first marathon. He’s compiled some of his best tips into a free download you can get at his website at www.marathondriven.com

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6th Annual Wine & Movie Night

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This year’s event will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the historic State Theatre in Modesto. We will be showing A Long Run, featuring Bob Anderson, who started Runner’s World magazine at the age of 17. The film follows Anderson’s pursuit of 50 races in a year, covering 350 miles, averaging a sub-7 minute mile pace … all at the age of 64!

Anderson’s amazing life connects viewers with running icons such as Bill Rodgers, Billy Mills, Dean Karnazes and Paula Radcliff. He will be on hand for a Q&A session following the film.

The evening features food and wine, some of which has been chosen after trying out a wine of the month club, along with our drawings and silent auction fun.

Movie & Wine Night is a fund-raiser for the Teens Run Modesto program, in which we teach area youth, especially those considered at risk, how to train for and eventually run the Modesto Marathon. Along the way, students learn valuable life skills such as hard work, discipline, dedication and perseverance. Currently we have nearly 300 students in the program, and we provide them with everything they will need, from running shoes to tech shirts to hydration gear.

Movie & Wine Night, this year generously sponsored by the Law Office of Gary C. Nelson, is put on by the ShadowChase Running Club of Modesto. Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door and $10 for under 21) and will be available for purchase online.

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Marathon Runners Over 30: The Unheard of Advantages

When you’re over the age of 30, running marathons can bring many benefits that are often not the case when you’re younger. Whether you’re aware of the advantages or not, they do exist, and is exactly what I’m going to be going through in this article. Sit back, relax, and enjoy reading some of the many benefits you get when running and training for marathons.

1. Healthy body and mind

The first and often considered the most evident point is that when you run marathons, you become more physically and mentally healthy. You’ve also probably heard that the key to a good race is a healthy mind, correct? Nonetheless, running changes you for the better. When you first begin to run marathons, you’ll find it to be particularly hard as you don’t have much experience. As you become more qualified and experienced as a marathon runner, you’ll notice how much easier it is to run a marathon in comparison to when you just started. You’ll also begin to notice how much better you feel for doing so. Your mind will be clear, and your body will be capable of doing things you never thought were possible! Not to mention you’ll look and feel younger the more fit and healthy you are.

2. More energy for important things

When you’re over 30, you begin to cherish the more important things in life you never really appreciated. This includes your siblings, family, friends, spouse, and other significant others. When you have children, it can be draining to spend a lot of time with them. They can be high-maintenance and a handful at times, but that’s the joys of being a parent (you’ll be more appreciative of this when they grow up and won’t want to spend as much time with you, trust me!). When you run and train for marathons, you begin to feel more motivated and energized to playing and spending time with those who you consider to be important. This isn’t restricted to children: it can be pets, hobbies, travelling, and whatever else you sometimes don’t have the energy to do.

3. Meet awesome people

If there’s one thing I love about marathon running, it’s all the awesome people I get to meet. From all ages, races, sexes, heights, personalities (you get the point) it really allows you to open your mind which helps you become a better person. Marathon running is a community event – everyone is there for one another, supporting each other from start to finish. I have known strangers helping strangers push through the race, with encouragement, whether it is through words or actions. I find that some of the most positive people are marathon runners, and we’re all in it together!

4. Rewarded with a medal at the end

This may not seem like a big deal to many people, but to me, it is – for psychological reasons. Receiving a medal at the end of a long, exhausting marathon is a huge moment, and one you should remember for the rest of your life. The weeks of training put into the marathon, and you’re rewarded with sentimental value at the end (it’s shiny and looks cool, also). It is proof you finished a marathon. When your friends and family are over, you can wear that medal around your neck with pride – after all, you earned it!

5. Travelling experiences

No matter where you live or what your background is, when you become enthusiastic about running marathons, it opens doors to many different travelling experiences. This gets you outside of your own country or state, and allows for you to experience the cultural differences of the location you’re travelling to. You may want to hire a vehicle if your travelling far, say a van, and you’ll want to make sure you have insurance on this (which you can get from moneyexpert.com). Don’t worry, you can still see all the amazing sites and views! Through this, you’ll inevitably meet people from all over the world who are there for the same reasons as yourself, and is an ideal way of making new friends with similar interests as you. And at the end of your travel, you’ll have an abundance of memories, pictures and videos to share with others for the rest of your life. Just imagine travelling from America to, say… Buenos Aires Marathon in Argentina. What a story that’ll be for the rest of your life! Plus, you could even schedule your trip so that you can incorporate some tourist activities! For example, in Argentina patagonia tours are particularly popular. The vast scope of the Patagonia region spans between Argentina and Chile and is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts, avid naturalists and those with a thirst for adventure. Some people even get to travel all around the world for work. Some companies will look at places like Corporate Housing Associates, LP official website for example, and organise accommodation for staff when they are required to travel for business reasons. Can you imagine being told by your boss that you must travel to another country, and be provided with accommodation? It would be the dream! I can guarantee you your grandchildren would love to hear that one.

6. Running is an antidepressant

The main issue with medication antidepressants is it can be a risk when consuming the medication. Depending on your health status, age and many other factors, you could be putting your body in potential danger. For example, if you’re over the age of 65, you’re more likely to be prone to falls, fractures and loss of bones caused by an antidepressant. However, running is a natural, healthy antidepressant and can be done by almost anyone completely free. If you look back at point #1, you’ll notice this point isn’t exclusive to that point. However, on the topic of depression and antidepressants, running is a proven method of receiving a dose of natural antidepressants, and is recommended by all renowned, credible psychologists. I understand that some people may require medication similar to effexor xr to help with depression and it is up to you to talk to your doctor about whether or running could be helpful to you.

Conclusion

If you’re over 30 running and training for marathons like never before, then I bow down to you, and congratulate you for bettering yourself and your life. It takes heroism to fight against the grain to change your life, and that needs to be acknowledged.

Author Bio

Curt Davies is a marathon enthusiast and has built his own website located at www.marathondriven.com. It’s stacked with information and other goodies regarding marathon running and training for those over the age of 30. If you want to find out more about Curt and what he writes about, you can freely open the link mentioned earlier.

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Marathon Running: The New Counseling for Couples?

There comes a time when couples will experience tension in their relationship. Being with one person can pose new difficulties unheard of by those who may be single… but they do exist. For some, relationship counseling may be beneficial; for others, not so much.

In any case, those who take their relationships seriously usually go above and beyond to keep them together. When people encounter problems and feel unable to resolve them on their own, they frequently turn to professionals for assistance. These professionals may offer services like relationship counselling prahran, which can help people view their connections differently. The therapists frequently remind them of the positive moments and the original motivations behind their partnership.

Besides that there is more hope for any relationship encountering friction – it’s just not something that is often proposed, but should be considered. In this article, I’m going to be discussing how running a marathon with your partner can be a far more effective, natural way to build a strong and everlasting relationship, whether it’s currently on the brink of failure, or maybe just content.

1. You’re in it together

When you run and train for a marathon with your partner, there is no “I” in the process. You go through the same routine (or slightly different) and can empathize with the pain which may (will) be endured. Of course, this is the one exemption of “good” pain. The process of running a marathon is exhausting, but the training involved is even more so. Your
body will ache. Your head will hurt. It will be tough, particularly in the beginning, but think of it as a reflection of your relationship. It is not part of building intimacy, but empathy. You can become more intimate by indulging in regular sex and making use of sex toys and lubricants (like a lube shooter). Being intimate every day can build emotional connection and attraction, which help heal your broken relationship. Of course, you can also try using sexual pheromones to heighten the olfactory senses that can stimulate arousal and sexual desire. Consider visiting websites like TruePheromones.com to check what kind of product would work well for you. Couples ought to actively try and understand each others’ problems, be it sexual or other relationship issues. The beginning is always the hardest part, but as you journey more together, it gradually becomes easier. At least, I hope that’s what’s happened – it will once you begin training and running marathons, that’s for sure. In essence, when you’re putting your body through such pain, you know you’re not alone, which is the main part.

2. Understanding the struggles

Running and training for a marathon allows each partner in the relationship to understand one another. There is no need to vindicate (justify) a purchase on an expensive pair of running shoes, kissing a sweaty face, or being exposed to such strange smells. Both endure the same process of becoming fit enough to run the marathon, and there are no reasons to feel alienated after a long, strenuous training session which may leave you in a state of dripping sweat, or a bit smelly.

3. Anger outlet

Say you’ve had a rough day: your boss is angry with you; your friends are all busy, and there’s nothing good to watch on TV. So what do you do? You probably go on your computer to escape from all the bills and other unpleasant realities you could be facing. Maybe you even take it out on your partner. However, that is evidently not a productive way of
escaping from life problems (not that there’s ever a productive way of doing so) and maybe you’d feel like you’re bettering your life if there was a purpose for your actions. This is why training for a marathon can be a good outlet for stress and anger you may have in you. You may even find that anger perishes, and becomes obsolete when you train and run
marathons. You may even find that you become a more positive person in general – with your partner by your side throughout the process.

4. The marathon itself is worth it

Once you’ve gone through the grueling months of training and getting fit enough to run a marathon, it’s time to actually face the marathon. Your whole journey has led to this moment with your partner, and it’s time to face the 26.2 miles square in the face. Depending on which marathon you’re running will not only indicate the number of people not only
running along with you, but also in the audience cheering you on. Let me just tell you: this experience is something you will never forget, even when you become old and your memory begins to fade. When you’re running with your partner from the start to finish, you can say “we did it” (I propose this won’t be the only thing to happen). Let me warn you: things could get emotional really quickly. The amount of times I’ve seen people in tears once they reach the finish line is overwhelming, and most definitely worth the experience. When you do something you love with the love of your life, the experience is even more incredible, and even more so with the crowd around, congratulating you in the process. Did I mention you’ll both get a medal for finishing?

5. Sharing travelling experiences

When you run marathons, it’s not just a one-off thing. It can be far more than that, and even become a long term routine, and may even become traditional. When you run marathons, they won’t all be situated in the same location. They will always be distributed all over the world, which can open up travelling opportunities. Whether it is in America,
Australia, or any other location, there is bound to be marathons available for you to run. Grab this opportunity with two hands, get on a flight to that location and get running! Better yet, look for something like ‘how much does it cost to buy a private jet ticket’ and get your itinerary ready for an experience that you would never forget. It will be worth it. Be sure to take some pictures, and even write about the journey. You’ll look back at these moments for the rest of your life, and be glad you did it.

Conclusion

Marathon running can be an excellent way to help build your relationship to a new level, and should be considered. Sometimes you may feel as though you’d have better luck running for president (or prime minister) than convincing your partner that running is a good idea, but with enough perseverance and commitment, your relationship is destined to
become enriched through the marathon running experiences.

Author Bio

Curt Davies is a marathon enthusiast and has built his own website located at www.marathondriven.com. It’s stacked with information and other goodies regarding marathon running and training for those over the age of 30. If you want to find out more about Curt and what he writes about, you can freely open the link mentioned earlier.

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Training Like a Boss: Over 30s Marathoning

As your body begins to age, you may notice you aren’t as ‘able’ to train as much as you were when you were in your 20s (or younger). That’s not to say you should quit running at all (quite the opposite, actually), but slight adjustments to your training pattern should be considered, especially as some of the physical attributes of your body begin to hinder, such as your aerobic capacity, metabolism slows, and your body fat increases.

Aging might also cause spine issues in people in their old age. In fact, presumably, many might have even gone for the surgeries required to cure the disorders by visiting neurologists similar to Dr Timothy Steel. And participating in such events might bring up the underlying issues again. Hence, people who have gone through any of the surgeries might want to consult with their doctors first before participating in such events. These are a few of the different effects aging can have on your body, and this is more evident with marathon runners. Not to worry: I’m going to help you see the light with your marathon running training by providing you with some tips you can use to enhance your marathon running!

Take more rest days

At this stage, I’m not sure if you like the sound of this idea or not. Nevertheless, it’s something I feel important, particularly as you get older. Let’s face it: you’re not getting younger, and your body is becoming more and more fragile as the year’s pass. Consequently, it may be time for you to consider cutting back on the training days in total and having extra rest to help your body recuperate for a better quality training session. Although it may sound counterproductive, you’re actually doing your body a disservice if you train too much without enough rest. This will help prevent any form of stress fracture, or other injury resultant of working your body too hard. Make sure you drink lots of water every time you come back from a run. Your body needs to recover and having a nice bottle of cold water will help. On the day of the marathon, you should be provided with water from a company like the Custom Water company, so don’t worry about your water intake during the race.

Warm up

Often, training can feel just as tiring as the marathon itself, which is why it’s important to warm up before training. As your muscle mass reduces as you enter the 30s and older, it’s crucial to treat your muscles with absolute delicacy and give them the treatment they deserve. Before and after you train, you need to stretch to protect the muscles and the elasticity (resulting in more injury-prone) which aren’t as guarded as they were when you were younger. It might also be a good idea to find a pre workout drink that will help you deal with muscle fatigue. It will also give you a boost in your training. Don’t worry – we all have to do it sooner or later as we age!

Don’t overwork yourself

Running marathons (or running in general) is a very delicate sport, and unless you treat it as so, you’re likely going to be prone to an injury, such as stress fractures and pulled muscles – which is exactly what you DON’T want to do before a marathon (or ever, for that matter). When you train and plan your training, don’t feel obliged to complete every aspect you plan. It’s good to set goals, but sometimes you have to take a look at your goals and think rationally about them. If you find yourself unable to complete a training session, don’t be disheartened. You could either just be having a bad day, or are simply not capable of training as much as you had anticipated. Don’t go out of your way and complete a training session simply because it’s what you wanted to achieve. Only you know your body, so it’s up to you to decide when you’ve had enough. There is no shame in not completing a training session: as long as you tried your hardest and put in a solid effort into the training. Don’t risk injury out of pride; it’s simply not worth it.

Variety is key

Training for a marathon does not necessarily mean spending your time at a gym lifting weights, on a treadmill or other typical training techniques for runners. In fact, it is highly recommended (particularly for those over 30) to diversify yourself with different training varieties. This includes aerobic running, cycling, and swimming, among many others you can try out. These types of trainings help expose your body to different circumstances which overall increase the durability and fitness level, which is important when running marathons.

Prepare for the worst

One of the things I like to do the most is, when the weather is atrocious and everyone else is inside in front of the fire place with a warm cup of hot chocolate, I like to exit my comfort zone and train in those conditions. Anyone over the age of 30 can find this to be incredibly helpful to the success of your marathon, as it prepares you for what could potentially happen when running the marathon. Unfortunately, marathons do not cater for the conditioning humans thrive on, which means it’s crucial to expose your body to these harsh conditions and get used to them… embrace them, even. Not only does it help you in preparation for these circumstances, but it will also add perception to how easy it is running in modest conditions, and therefore if the weather is nice when it comes to marathon day, your experience will be far more enjoyable and tranquil which should result in a better time, hopefully. Furthermore, remember to use products like CBD oil UK and other relaxants to ensure that your muscles are fully recovered after training so you are ready for the big race day.

Conclusion

If you’re someone over the age of 30 who is training for a marathon, I would highly recommend you at least consider what I have said, and hopefully execute the information practically. Not only will your body thank you for it, but I can almost guarantee you will do far better in a marathon with these taken into consideration in comparison to overworking, and not taking enough precautions in your training sessions.

Author Bio:

Curt Davies is a marathon enthusiast and has built his own website located at www.marathondriven.com which is stacked with information and other goodies regarding marathon running and training for those over the age of 30. If you want to find out more about Curt and what he writes about, click the link mentioned earlier.

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Become a SAMM Ambassador

The Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon (SAMM) is seeking 8 influential runners in California to represent our 2015 Race!

 

Applications open Monday, October 13, 2014

All applications are due Friday, October 31, 2014

 

Ambassador Perks:

  • Complimentary race registration
  • Official SAMM ambassador gear
  • Profile hosted on the SAMM website
  • Potential for additional perks for SAMM
  • Additional incentives based on involvement

Ambassador Role:

  • Collateral distribution in hometown (running stores, local races, etc.)
  • Spreading the word about SAMM events (local running clubs, social media, blogging, etc. are all examples) and answering questions.
  • Participation in the 2015 planning, feedback and surveys- you are our research team! Help us better serve the running community!
  • Race weekend support – to be determined.
  • Be an expert on SAMM!

We encourage frequent communication and love to hear about your running goals and accomplishments.

Please note that Ambassadors are NOT financially compensated in any way. We do not subsidize travel or training expenses or issue payment of any kind to our team. The Ambassadors serve from November 2014 through April 2015. Ambassadors are encouraged to reapply each year if they wish to continue on future years. SAMM reserves the right to remove any Ambassador from the team at any time due to poor conduct or failure to perform duties.

2015 SAMM Ambassador Application

 

Please submit your application to [email protected]. You will receive an email the first week of November to notify you if you were chosen as an Ambassador or not.

 

Thank you!

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SAMM Celebration Red Label

We have finalized the label for the finisher’s wine bottle. Check it out. All full, half and half-relay runners 21 and over receive a bottle of this special wine.

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