running

Indy Mini Spectator

The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon was this past Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This race is known as the “Indy Mini.”  However, there is nothing mini about it!  This race is a full 13.1 miles making it a half marathon. My sister signed up this year to run and it was her first half marathon.  I wanted […]

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Hydration Guidelines for Athletes

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Why Staying Hydrated Matters Hydration is a key component to achieving optimal performance for athletes.  Water not only makes up about 60% of our bodies, but it also serves as an essential nutrient that regulates core body temperature, aids in cell function, and assists in numerous other physiological processes.  A fluid loss of greater than […]

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Endurance Athletes: Ready, Set, Carb-load!

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Carbohydrates are used at a high rate at the beginning of exercise, since our fat stores can’t be broken down as quickly to make energy (ATP).   Consumption of carbohydrates prior to exercise increases an athlete’s energy stores in the body and helps delay the onset of fatigue.  Sugar (glucose) is stored mainly in the liver and muscles as glycogen.  Glycogen stores get […]

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