Top 5 Reasons Holiday Running Rocks

Guest Post By: BackatSquare0   1. Burn off the bird –  Or the ham, or the Christmas cookies, or the…  It is no secret that we eat a lot more over the holidays with treats coming at us from all directions at work, at home, at holiday parties, it seems there is no escape.  Allow yourself to indulge a bit by

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Runner’s Ramblings:Trails, Snakes and old Mates

By: Mizuno Race Team Member, Mike Aish   Have you ever heard a grown man scream like a little girl?   Before I start, please note that all names and locations have been removed in order to protect those involved.   The other day in an effort to enjoy a few of our warmer days between snow storms, I decided

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Coach’s Corner: The Dreamer-Turned-Hero

By: Amy Begley, Coach- Atlanta Track Club As runners we tend to dream big, but we don’t necessarily think about how our goals and accomplishments can inspire others. However, you never know who is watching!   When Crystal Gail Welcome was a child, she ran cross country and played basketball. She also battled pain, blurred vision and dizziness but never knew

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Fill up: Pre and Post-Race Nutrition for Runners

 Guest Post By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD The power of food is pretty amazing. It can affect your race performance and recovery so what you put in your body matters. Not as if you haven’t deserved the pass to eat whatever you want when you train hard, but you will feel better and recover quicker when you chose the right foods. On

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