Back in February, I talked about long-term and short-term goals. One of my long-term goals was to break my personal record in the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Yesterday was the 49th annual AJC Peachtree Road Race and I was unable to run. Running is a good metaphor for life, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. Up until about 2…
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March Inspiration: Meet The Great Kate
Most of us take for granted being able to pull on a pair of shoes and go run or walk a couple miles. But what if one day you found that you couldn’t feel your fingers as they tied your shoes, that your feet kept scuffing the pavement despite your brain screaming at your legs to lift your knees, and…
Read MoreWhy Do You Peachtree?
For some, the Fourth of July means backyard cookouts, days at the beach, or finding respite from the summer heat by lounging in the lake. For 60,000 others, America’s Independence Day means running, walking and celebrating down Atlanta’s main thoroughfare at the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Each of these participants (including many Mizuno staff and family members) cross the…
Read MoreNutrition 101 For Runners: What to Eat Before, During & After
Fueling properly for running helps you make the most of your miles. But of course, good nutrition is about so much more than just what you eat before, during and after exercise. Your food choices throughout your day impact your training, energy levels, body composition and overall health.
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