Congratulations! Whether you realize it or not, you have inspired people with your commitment to you marathon goal! What’s next for you? We hope your commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle is just beginning. First, you get to rest for a bit. By Wednesday or Thursday, you can start with light, easy running–about 1-3…
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With just 20 days until the Modesto Marathon, it’s finally time to “taper.” I want to share the following article with you so that you’d understand just exactly what tapering means. (source: www.runnersworld.com) The final 3 weeks are the most important in any marathon-training program. Here’s everything you need to know and do leading up to…
Clothing… There’s a saying…”Cotton is rotten.” It applies to your running clothes (even your socks)! No cotton! For your clothing, look for items that are marked “dri-fit,” or “moisture wicking.” The fabric is NOT cotton. These types of fabric pull moisture away from your body and then it dries quickly. While you won’t be absolutely…
Were you confident you’d repeat as winner this year? Absolutely not! I knew of three competitors that had faster PR’s than me. My training was ahead of last year but I thought at best I would run 2:40. I thought the winning time would be a few minutes faster, 2:37 or so. I am glad…
What made you enter the Modesto Marathon? How did you hear about it? I discovered the Modesto Marathon online on https://www.runningintheusa.com/ and saw that it was a fast, flat course that was relatively close to my home in San Francisco. I thought that this marathon would be a perfect final long training run for the…
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Motivation is defined as behavioral choice, effort, persistence, and performance. It can be characterized by frequency, intensity, time (F.I.T.), and level of physical activity. Why children and adolescents participate in physical activity (leisure-time activity, organized sports) — 3 major motives: Youths want to develop and demonstrate physical competence/adequacy, such as athletic skills, physical fitness, and…
Introduction Physical performance depends on multiple factors: Endurance: length of time a given level of activity can be maintained, or resistance to fatigue; Aerobic capacity: ability to perform despite symptoms of shortness of breath; Pain threshold; Body hydration; Temperature control. Physical training maximizes physical performance, and quality practice equals improvement. Using the right equipment like…
Anti-inflammatory medications (also called non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, NSAID’s) are used extensively by many athletes both before and during activity, with the belief that they help prevent pain and discomfort during their sport and prevent soreness afterward. However, studies have shown that NSAID’s did not decrease the athletes’ perception of pain during the activity or decrease muscle…