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Run a January Marathon in Minnesota at the Zoom! Yah! Yah! Indoor Marathon

Jan 06, 2014

Even though it might be cold and snowy out right now, you still have the opportunity to run a marathon in Minnesota if you wish! Of course, it would be rough and reckless to get outside and try to brave the cold this time of year. Thankfully, there is another option thanks to the Zoom! Yah! Yah! Indoor Marathon held at the Tostrud Field House at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.

The number of runners in the marathon, given the size of the location, will likely be around forty-four, and there is a lottery to determine who wins and gets a spot to race. Race management can change this number and add more slots depending on circumstances. This race does have qualifiers. Runners need to have run a marathon in less than six hours between Jan1, 2012 and August 25, 2013. The limit of six hours is because they have use of the track for that amount of time. However, they will not shut the course down if runners have not finished at the six-hour mark.

Those who want to cheer on their friends and family are welcome to come to the race and watch. There should be plenty of parking If you missed the deadline or were not one of the chosen forty-four, you can always watch the race to get an idea of what it is like, so you can register earlier next year! The marathon begins at 6:30AM, so make sure you get there early to prepare if you are running. You can learn more about the annual event here.

Everyone who finishes will receive a t-shirt commemorating the race. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female winners will receive unique awards. This promises to be a fun and interesting race for all who show up, runners and spectators alike.

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CES 2014: Fun run puts tech to the test on Vegas strip

Jan 06, 2014

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The innovation that brought these hi-tech gadgets out of labs and medical settings – where they first found use – is still continuing, and CES 2014 will see the debut of some novel devices to help smooth the training of both amateur and elite athletes.

Prototypes on view include a headband produced by Spree Sports that gathers data about heart rate, core body temperature and other physiological indicators through sensors touching the forehead.

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Ease Into and Out of Your Cardio Workout to Avoid Injury

Dec 16, 2013

iStock_000003577297XSmallDo you stretch before you go running? You may be on the wrong track. Stretching cold muscles can actually lead to injury. The best bet, when you’re headed out for a run, a bike ride, or any other cardio workout, is to start by warming up your muscles.

If you’re going for a run, walk briskly for a few blocks. If you’re going for a bike ride, take it easy for the first couple of miles, then spin up to a higher intensity. You’ll notice, when you take classes at the gym, or even when you’re just following one of the pre-set programs on the treadmill, that there’s a warm up built into the workout time.

This makes all the sense in the world. Your body will fight a change in activity level. That’s why you initially feel a bit sluggish. It’s why starting with sprints hurts and can injure you. Your body is designed to fight activities that could hurt you. If you warm up, you’re a lot less likely to pull or tear a muscle.

But you’ve been told that stretching is really important to keep yourself from getting hurt, too, right? Well, that’s right, too. You just may have been told to stretch at the wrong time. The best time to stretch is at the end of a cardio workout. Your muscles will already be warm, so you don’t have to worry about stretching cold muscles. This will also give your body time to cool down slowly.

Stopping abruptly without giving your body time to cool down can be just as damaging as starting off with a sprint. You need to let your body come back down from its heightened activity level slowly. This is the perfect time to walk for a few blocks, then stretch those tired muscles.

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Get in Shape with the Buddy System

Dec 13, 2013

iStock_000005225596XSmallEveryone wants to get in shape. Whether you’re trying to lose the holiday pounds, you want to lose a lot of weight, or you just want to firm up and get stronger, it’s a worthy cause. It can be really hard to get going, though. Here are some tips for getting started.

First of all, talk to your friends about getting healthier. Chances are at least one or two of your friends will have similar goals. This is your chance! There’s nothing harder in the world than getting started and staying motivated on a workout plan on your own. You and your buddy can keep each other honest.

If you don’t feel like going to the gym one day, you’ll be a lot more likely to get through that malaise if you know your friend will be meeting you there. Guess what! They’ll get the same motivation from you. You’ll be helping each other out.

Next, choose your type of workout. You need to pick something that you will enjoy. Whether you’re taking spin classes at the gym or starting a running program, choose something that you’ll want to do, that you’ll look forward to. Getting healthy isn’t a part-time or temporary thing. You’ll be changing your whole lifestyle for the better.

Once you’ve started working out with your friend, see if you can get more friends involved. Get together for healthy potlucks. Go for morning runs or bicycle rides. Instead of happy hour or going out drinking on the weekends, plan hiking and camping trips. You’ll feel better about yourself, and you’ll notice a huge change in how you see yourself. The reflection in the mirror will say it all, and you’ll feel more energetic all around. Go talk to your friends about getting fit today!

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Body Weight Exercises to Keep You Fit

Dec 11, 2013

iStock_000005148674XSmallDo you have a job that keeps you sitting at a desk most of the day? Are you constantly battling weight gain and muscle loss? Do you work out in the evenings or mornings and eat right, but you still feel like you’re gaining fat? You’re not alone!

More and more people find themselves unhappy in their “dream” jobs, not because they don’t like the work, but because they feel their bodies deteriorating around them. Sitting down all day is bad for you. It’s a common, known fact, but what can you do about it? According to Competitor Magazine, an online runners’ publication, you can fight the malaise and the atrophy with a few body weight exercises .

What is a body weight exercise? Body weight exercises are exercises where you use your own weight to help gain fitness. One of the most basic of these is the plank. This may look a little funny to your coworkers, but ignore them. They’re getting fat, while you’re getting lean.

To do a plank, lie face down on the floor. Put your hands on the floor at shoulder width. Now, raise yourself up by straightening your arms and balancing on your hands and toes. Make sure your back is flat. Now, stay there for thirty seconds to a minute. It sounds easy, but it’s deceptively difficult. Rest for thirty seconds, then repeat.

If you have time in your plank break, do some push ups, as well. These will work on your upper body strength, while your planks work more on your core strength.

If you add in some lunges, reverse lunges, lateral lunges, and other body weight exercises, at random intervals throughout the day, you’ll find that your metabolism increases. You’ll have more energy to get through your day, and you won’t be battling weight gain. Body weight exercises give you a great way to break up your day and get healthy.

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