Electrolytes: How to Keep Them Balanced in the Heat
If you have been following the guidelines from the 5 Tips to Acclimate to Running in the Heat and you are still feeling a little "off," it's possible that your electrolytes are not quite in their happy place! Understanding what electrolytes are, how they affect your...
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5 Tips to Acclimate to Running in the Heat
Perhaps you are one of those runners who have come into the summer months with a solid base and maybe even some speed training. Yet as it has gotten hotter you find your runs feel sluggish and a bit "off." It seems like the harder you push yourself the worse you feel....
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5 Reasons to Acclimate to Running in the Heat
Warmer weather brings a whole new set of challenges to running! I don't know about you, but it seems like spring is never long enough and the heat and humidity make me question my sanity! It never seems to be a gradual transition either and this spike in temperatures...
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Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad
Recently I was chatting with someone in a health and wellness Facebook forum who was struggling to add salads into her diet. She stated quite simply that she just doesn't like them. Honestly I really don't care for them either. I've always thought they were boring,...
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Not sure when to schedule a rest day…or two?
We runners are often known for our "run at all costs" mentality. You know what I'm talking about right? "No pain, no gain" or "Just push through the pain" are things we tell ourselves when we struggle through one of those sub-par runs. Sometimes pushing through is the...
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Racing For a Cause: Beyond Boundaries Boot Scootin’ 5K
A 5K race is a great way for a non-profit organization to raise money and awareness. Many of the races in which I run have a fund raising effort associated with them. In April, I ran the Boot Scootin' 5K benefitting Beyond Boundaries in Ward, Arkansas. I enjoyed...
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About Beverly Smith
Beverly Smith is a successful entrepreneur who along with her husband has been consulting and helping business with their hiring needs for over 20 years. Her failed attempt to return to competitive running as a masters runner inspired her to enroll in the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach and an RRCA Certified Running Coach, she now teaches runners how to nourish their bodies and souls so that they have more energy, reduce their risk of injuries and can regain their competitive edge.