FuelBelt Sponsorship

Hey Everyone!

Mailed out the confirmation for FuelBelt Sponsorship! They will be giving us some nice coupons for the goody bags so you can buy your own for your next big race and they may be sending a FuelBelt for a prize! If you aren't familiar with them (they are pretty handy in races!) you can check them out at www.fuelbelt.com. Here are some examples:

So, keep your eyes and ears open. More is to come! We're going out to work on the trail today. Training videos and map coming soon! Remember, if you need to come check out the terrain before the race Go For It! The obstacles are not up yet, but there is plenty of trail to run!

Training Tip- Endurance, Back and Core

For those of you who want to be able to run longer distances sometimes it is not the speed you need to work on, it is the ENDURANCE.

Here is one workout method that I have enjoyed:

Stretch First!

Before you start your workout do some cardio. The Cardio will help get your heart rate up and will also help stimulate the body to work on getting rid of your extra (bad) fat. Yes, there is good and bad fat but more on that later!
 
For your workout plan if you are using weights lighten the weight load a bit and do two sets of 15 reps with only a 30 second rest in between, and move on to your next exercise immediately. If you are not using weights more reps is fine. One good principle to remember is to increase the reps before you go to increase the weights. This ensures proper progression of your muscles and also help lose fat!

Two areas that are helpful in endurance events are your BACK and your CORE. Strengthening these areas will not only help you with endurance, but also help with any posture problems you may have.

And remember stay hydrated!

Stay Hydrated!

Due to popular demand the 2 for $35 special is back! But only for a limited time so get yours while it's available because who knows when it will be gone??

Only 100 more days until the race- Training tips and more are going to start flowing in. What's your favorite training method for the big day?

Here's a tip on how to stay hydrated:
Take your Body Weight, Divide Your Body Weight By Two, Times that amount by 10% = How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Each Day!

Example: Katie weighs 135 lbs. 135/2 =67.5
67.5 x 10% = 6.75 6 oz glasses of water each day.

For each caffeine drink you have you should drink two times that amount in water because the sugars and caffeine that is in those drinks depletes your body and even though it may taste refreshing, you are really working your way toward dehydration!

Example: Katie had two 8 oz glasses of Dr. Pepper. Katie needs to drink 4 8oz glasses of water to replenish and rehydrate her body!

Caffeinated drinks should really be a LUXURY, not a lifestyle! Water is so vital to our body and staying healthy.  Here are two books you should read that are very eye-opening: