by Beverly Smith | Oct 23, 2018 | Race Updates
What do you do when your friend sends you a text two days before a 10K race asking you to pace her? You enter the race and support her of course! I’m not really one to jump into a race unprepared or last minute, but I love my friend Shelly and she’s got...
by Beverly Smith | Oct 17, 2018 | Race Updates
This is a special 5K in Searcy, AR that I include on my schedule most years. At the time of Micah’s passing, her brother was my son’s youth minister. Micah was a runner and her family started this 5K as a way to honor her memory and raise money for the...
by Beverly Smith | Oct 15, 2018 | Nutrition & Wellness
Girl, I know you’re busy and you’ve got a million things to do, but if you are going to run consistently and not get hurt or sick, you absolutely must get your rest! Sleep provides your body with several uninterrupted hours to work its magic. During this...
by Beverly Smith | Oct 8, 2018 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
Being well hydrated is extremely important for runners because it helps transport nutrients and electrolytes your body needs for energy to support you while running, it keeps your body temperature regulated, and it keeps your joints lubricated. I think we often take...
by Beverly Smith | Oct 8, 2018 | Race Updates, Running & Training
New to the Arkansas Grand Prix Series this year is The Great Pumpkin Run 5K in Lonoke, AR. This race was started in 2011 as way to raise money and awareness for the Open Arms Shelter for abused and neglected children. In addition to the race, there are all kinds of...
