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Dec 31
#8 Once Around The World
I wanted to share something motivational with you as 2019 draws to a close and a new decade is about to begin. And here it is. MKRunning gold star goes to Bob! Congratulations Bob for running around the world. Why did you do it? How far is that? How long did it take? What will you …
Nov 25
#7 Running “Easy” is a Necessary Part of Running
Chris Bennett, of Nike Run Club fame, wrote an article on July 3, 2019, that “spoke” to me. I have been struggling a bit with motivation to run, as work pressures mount, stealing all my daylight (running) hours, as the weather turns unseasonably cold in record time (to suit my liking), and as wildlife increasingly gathers along my running …
Oct 14
#6 Running and Hydration
A big topic. We’ll only scratch the surface of it today. At its simplest, and what I’ve always been told, is “drink when you’re thirsty”. This is far from the whole story. Proper hydration begins before you even start running. Advice on this matter varies, but one fact stands above all others: don’t under-hydrate, don’t …
Sep 23
#5 Listen To Music While Running? Yes or No?
Should you listen to music while running? This is an ongoing conversation. Pros and Cons. No right or wrong. No consensus. Personal preferences. Be mindful of the potential impact on your hearing. Music that’s too loud for too long over too many years means you may face consequences, even if you are not much aware …
Aug 10
#4 My Experiences and Yours
After taking a break in July, it’s now time for another Just Run 4 Fun newsletter. Let’s update on Summer so far. My Experiences: In my circle, I have a Sunday morning running group. We meet and run (or walk) for the first hour; the second hour we go for conversation and coffee. Great way …
Jun 28
#3 Tips for Beginning Runners
I can give you links galore for articles on running tips. I’ve chosen three. First is the list of tips you’ve already seen with my document “Just Run 4 Fun – I Want to Run. Where do I Begin?” My most important point is to consult with your health care providers before anything else. Be sure to include …
Jun 18
#2 Keeping a Running Journal, the Paper-and-Pen Kind
Here’s Why….I “sort-of” kept track of my training, injuries, and runs over the years. But everything was disjointed. Then I read Sara Kurth’s article “… Keeping a Running Journal” I started to understand the importance of the connections between my running world and my non-running world; how they affect each other, how they can benefit …
Jun 11
#1 Recovery After Running
Following requests for more info on running, I’m sending this article that recently came to my attention, when Bruce Deacon, host of the “runVictoria Online Training Group” made his athletes aware of it. Recovery is an important part of running, so I am starting with this subject. According to Bruce, Epsom salt baths can pull toxins …