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I officially call myself a runner, even though I still consider myself a beginner. I’ve been running for almost nine months now and I have three races under my belt. Before my first race I realized I needed a way to track my pace. The stopwatch was not good enough anymore.… [more]
I realize that running shoes aren’t comparable to stocks, bonds, or diamonds, and you can’t write them off you taxes. But, with a relatively hefty prices tag, I still see them as an investment work taking care of. When I purchased my Asics, all I could thing was “Damn,… [more]
New York, New York, big city of dreams! And Sistas Running New York is exactly what it seems! Ashley and I are always super pumped to find other BG's who share our love for running. New York is one of our favorite cities so when we found out about Sistas Run NYC, we were… [more]
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We always appreciate the opportunity to contribute to other blogs. Recently, my husband and I wrote a feature for Run To Namaste highlighting the trials and tribulations we encounter because of our eating habits. If you don’t know already, I’m a vegetarian (with the exception of some fish) while he is a die hard meatarian. Check out the feature here.
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“A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.”
-David Brinkley
Posted in Thursday RunavationAdidas’ new app for BlackBerry and iPhone
When I think about running apps, Adidas is usually not the first brand to come to mind. I guess my head has been stuck so far up Nike’s you know what, that I didn’t even think about Adidas having a app for running or any other sports. Although Nike dominates the running apps market, Adidas is trying to steal some of their shine and marketshare. The MiCoach is an all encompassing app that includes features for soccer, tennis, running and basketball. The customization option for runners includes the use of GPS tracking for your jogging routes. Just like nike plus, you can update and track your runs on the micoach.com website. Check out the app here.
Stella McCartney and Adidas Launch Glow-in-the-Dark Running Gear
I think that function usually trumps fashion. But, when the two meet you usually get something pretty amazing like the new glow-in-the-dark gear from Adidas and Stella McCartney. Although her stuff is a little out of my price range, every season I fall in love with the pieces she creates for Adidas. I’m not diggin the shoes, but I think the jacket is pretty fab. Like most of McCartney’s gear, it’s cool enough to wear even when you aren’t running.
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“Dreams are free, so free your dreams.”
- Astrid Alauda
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Everyone has a story. For some it’s a story of wanting something more, for others it’s a story full of tears, heart and determination. Our series “Sole Stories” will give you a glimpse into what drives women to change their lives and their “soles.” Ashley and I recently met Tia via our Facebook fan page after she posted a “before” and “after” photo of herself. After seeing her transformation, we had to know more about her and her weight loss.
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“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You’re on your own.
And you know what you know.”
You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss
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“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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I have a small confession… I totally underestimated the commitment of running a marathon. Whew, now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, I feel a little better. Seriously, training is becoming a part time job that is soaking up my free time and energy. However, I refuse to give up, and I recently devised a new game plan to get through the next couple months of training. The first step was to get some HELP. I got a few recommendations from my running pals and I decided to turn to the guru, the Jay-Z of running, Jeff Galloway. Ok, maybe he is not Jay-Z, but his running method is one of the most widely used marathon training methods in the history of training methods. I picked up a copy of Marathon: You Can Do It!
The title alone makes me feel a little more empowered. “Yes, I can!” In his book, Galloway details his famous training plan, the Galloway method. The gist of the method is that by taking short breaks throughout the run, you can run a faster race and injury free. Here are a few specifics about the program.
1. Intervals – Basically, you are balancing running with walk breaks. The training plan recommends 3:1 and 2:1 intervals. However, after trying these intervals, I realized that what works best for me mentally and physically is to run 10 minutes and walk 2 minutes. I started doing this because I wanted to run through my first mile, which takes me about 10 minutes. Also, since I am training in the middle of summer, I’ve found that I like having a water break around every mile, which is what this pace averages out to.
2. Injury Free Running – Say what? Yeah, injury free is pivotal for me in my old age. This method can be injury free because you are only running three days and cross training for one day. The cross training days consist of swimming, cycling or some other low impact exercise. Although it doesn’t help that much with overall endurance, the cross training does help with fat burning and to keep you from wearing out your joints.
The book also gives helpful advice on nutrition and mental preparedness. Have you guys implemented the Galloway method into your training? What are your thoughts? Did you run a faster race? Were you able to run injury free?
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Let’s be honest. Ashley and I totally got spanked in our last Nike Challenge. Besides, who’s ken0304 anyway. As summer comes to a close, it’s time for another BGR! Nike Plus Challenge before the Fall races begin. It’s simple, the BGR with the most miles in 30 days wins. You’re prize? A set of Gartorade’s new G Series Pro line!
To join, simply click here and join the challenge!
disclaimer: you must have the Nike+ system for iPod or iPhone to join the challenge.
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“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
-Confucius
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