Runner’s Rambilings: What Can I Say?

By: Mizuno Race Team Member, Michael Aish What can I say, for me racing the Lake Sonoma 50 mile was a bit of a disaster. Not that I’m complaining, it was a great trip and for as long as I’ve been in the sport you quickly understand that for as many good days you have out there, you’re going…

Carb Loading for Runners

By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD Carbohydrates are a major source of energy in the body. Carb-loading, a practice that was developed in the late 1960s, refers to the method of consuming higher quantities of carbohydrates prior to a endurance event, in order to maximize muscle glycogen (energy) stores in the muscles. This strategy is followed, often by long distance runners and…

Coach’s Corner: The Cheerleader

By: Amy Begley- Coach, Atlanta Track Club As head coach for Atlanta Track Club, I get to meet all kinds of runners – from those just starting out to those on our Atlanta Track Club Elite team. Everyone has their own story. I first met Tina Tait at the end of 2014. She served as a Run Lead for…

Upper Body Workouts for Runners

By: STUFTmama As runners, there are many reasons why we need to remember to strengthen our upper body. It helps improve running form, helps us be more efficient in our running, increases speed, helps our posture and fights off fatigue. With that said, as runners already spending quite a bit of time running, it’s hard to find the extra time…