Accessories: Little Things That Really Work

Aug 292017
 
 August 29, 2017  Posted by at 7:02 pm Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, FAQ for Program Participants, General Interest, Shoes, Gear and Gadgets, Women's Clinic No Responses »

Accessories: Little Things That Really Work Accessories can help keep you healthy, happy and safe. These are the little things that can help make your running and walking experiences more enjoyable, help keep you injury-free and help with improved performance. We’re all individuals with different needs and goals. What works for one person doesn’t necessarily […]

Breathing Awareness

Mar 252012
 
 March 25, 2012  Posted by at 7:12 pm 10k, Half-Marathon, Marathon Clinic, Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic No Responses »

Do you practice diaphragmatic or “belly” breathing? Do you breathe when you stretch? Correct breathing – slow, relaxed “belly” breathing – is important for effective stretching, rolling out and many other activities. Good breathing helps us relax, increases blood flow throughout the body, and helps relieve built-up tension. With practice, correct breathing is a simple, […]

Using Heart Rate As Your Exercise Guideline

Mar 182012
 
 March 18, 2012  Posted by at 5:13 pm Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Shoes, Gear and Gadgets, Women's Clinic No Responses »

Exertion is necessary when exercising. Breaking a sweat is good. Over-exertion, on the other hand, especially for beginners, leads to more than just injury. Typically, it’s one of the primary reasons people quit. Unfortunately, they don’t realize it. This is partially because they don’t know how to measure effort and when highly motivated, the tendency […]

History of Taking Heart Rates

Mar 182012
 
 March 18, 2012  Posted by at 5:11 pm Women's Clinic No Responses »

Historically, during Heart Rate checks in the Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic, many are surprised to discover that they are going too fast. This is a very important discovery because prior to HR checks, they don’t think they’re going too fast. They’re motivated and they’re moving forward. They think they’re doing just fine. Just […]

Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate

Mar 182012
 
 March 18, 2012  Posted by at 5:11 pm Beginner Level, Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic Comments Off on Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate
Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate

Factors Affecting Heart Rate There are certain factors affecting heart rate when exercising. Your body relies as heavily on the oxygen/fuel ratio as your car does. Much like your car’s engine, your body uses oxygen and various fuels (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to yield muscle energy. When this ratio is not in balance in the […]

Your True Resting Heart Rate

Mar 182012
 
 March 18, 2012  Posted by at 5:10 pm Beginner Level, Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic 1 Response »

Record your “true” resting heart rate. First thing in the morning, before rising from bed, take it for 15 seconds and multiply by four. Take it 3 or 4 times a week and note the lowest recording. It varies depending on how rested and calm we are, how hydrated we are and generally how healthy […]