Keeping Fit and Healthy!
Another glorious day in Johannesburg – Van Buuren was at its best affording welcoming shade to the many runners, walkers and cyclists enjoying the pleasant outdoors. Following our 6K walk/ run it was great meeting more friends and making new ones over a delicious brunch at Bem Bom. Thanks to everyone who joined in and …
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Wearing 15-year-old running shoes, Ed Whitlock raced through wind and rain on Sunday at the Toronto Marathon to break the men’s 85–89 age group world record by more than 30 minutes. His 3:56:33 shattered the previous mark of 4:34:55, set in 2004. After crossing the finish line, Whitlock, 85, of Milton, Ontario, told Canadian Running …
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Chocolate Protein Shake 1 cup vanilla almond milk 1 banana 1 heaping spoonful of natural peanut butter 2 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder 1-3 TBS hemp seeds handful of ice edited to add: I now add a spoonful of chia seeds too! Place all ingredients in a blender and BLEND until smooth. I love this drink …
Frank Abramic has inspired his family to run, including his brother John, 77, who is making his second tour of the Windy City. Runner’s World Editor’s note: This article first appeared in October 2015. Frank and John Abramic entered the 2016 Chicago Marathon (October 9, 2016). As a 60-year-old, lifelong Chicagoan Frank Abramic watched runners …
Overview Walking is hands-down the easiest form of exercise. So easy, in fact, that you likely do it without even thinking about it. You can walk almost anywhere, and walking provides a broad range of benefits. Unfortunately, researchers and health experts agree that Americans need to be doing a lot more of it. In a …
Like a call from the Internal Revenue Service, post-workout nutrition is not something to take lightly. When you exercise intensely, your energy stores in the form of muscle glycogen become depleted and your muscle fibers suffer some degree of damage. This places your body in a situation in which it requires the correct nutrients to …
4 Food Pairings That Will Boost Your Post-Workout Recovery Read More »
While you exercise, your body becomes depleted of certain nutrients, and not replenishing them quickly slows the nutrition recovery process. Nourishing your body after a hard workout or competition is key. Here are five common mistakes that people make after a heavy workout: Mistake 1: Not rehydrating The sweat that you lose during your workout may …
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Beyond hitting all your scheduled workouts, there are other components of your running plan that are every bit as crucial, including stretching, strength training and nutrition. To improve both your race times and fitness level, it’s important to realize that what you eat (and when!) matters. Read More: Your Complete Guide to Spring Running Season Your …
Women’s Health has rounded up the 10 best fitness foods for women. Add these super foods to your diet for a better workout and even better results! Did we say delicious? A must-read article for both men and women. Avocados Bananas Berries Carrots Whole Grain Cereal Chicken Thighs or Chicken Drumstcks Hummus Eggs Chocolate …
