by Lynde Weatherford, Director of Training Services & Certified Health Coach | Feb 12, 2019 | Running, Lifting & Strength, Tips from the Trainers
It has been a goal of mine to raise awareness about the benefits of strength training for runners as a personal trainer but also as someone who has witnessed the benefits firsthand when I completed my first half marathon 2 years ago. When it comes to competitive...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Apr 25, 2018 | Nutrition, Running
As race day nears, nerves and anxiety start to set in. Race day can be full of surprises. Instead of allowing your fueling to be an unknown variable, go into your race prepared with a fueling plan. Lack of proper fueling on race day can jeopardize all your hard...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Apr 19, 2018 | Nutrition, Running
If you’re planning to run a marathon, half-marathon or 5K, and are in the final weeks of your training regimen (the end is near!) The only big change you should be making is tapering your training. Regarding your nutrition, you should continue with the same...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Feb 15, 2018 | Nutrition, Running
It is finally here – a marathon and half marathon in the Corridor area! As an avid runner, I wish that I could participate in the RUN CRANDIC race this April, but becoming a mommy to our second daughter at the end of March, is well worth missing out on it this year. I...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Apr 21, 2015 | Tips from the Trainers, Running
The weather is finally improving and you just signed up for your first triathlon, or maybe it’s just something that’s always been on your bucket list. That is how it started for me. I have experience competing in marathons/half-marathons. Over the last few years I...
