This is an amazing video, featuring Canadian music icons Maestro Fresh Wes and Blue Rodeo. While it celebrates Canada’s 2014 Winter Olympic team heading to Sochi, it should provides great inspiration for ALL athletes, including runners!
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Friday Five: Reading About Running—February 7, 2014
Here are five running related posts that I found interesting over the past week: Continue reading
Tips for Treadmill Running
Here are some insights and tips that I have learned about treadmill running. Hopefully they will give you a new perspective of the treadmill. Continue reading
2014 Sun Run InTraining Tips: You’re on Your Way!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Id1rKEt78&autoplay=0
SportMedBC’s RunWalk Coach Lynn Kanuka shares her coaching tips for for week two of Sun Run InTraining. Continue reading
10 Health Benefits of Running [Infographic]
Check out this infographic showing some of the top health benefits of running:
Transcript: Top 10 Benefits of Running
Overall Mental Health
Your body releases chemicals which help your body feel more happy…
Lessen Effects of Asthma
Helps strengthen lungs and bronchi.
Helps Prevent High Blood Pressure
Your arteries expand and contract while running, helping the arteries to stay fit, which then helps to maintain health[y] blood pressure.
Strong Immune System
If you are a runner, [you] suffer less from minor illness.
Weight Loss
You burn 705 to 865 calories/hours
Fat moving Up-Down helps break your fat down
Physical Strength
Running builds lower body strength in addition to strengthening your tendons and ligaments
Increase Bone Density
Your body sends essential mineral to bones to strengthen them when stressed. As running stresses your bones, these additional minerals helps to increase your bone density over time.
Joint Strength and Stability
By increasing the strength of your ligaments and tendons you increase joint strength and reduce chances of injuries to your ankles, hips, and knees.
Personal Control
Running = Increase(d) confidence + greater control over you[r] life.
Reduce Effects of Diabetes
Helps reduce diabetic resistance to insulin and maintain a health[y] blood sugar level
