by Beverly Smith | Oct 23, 2018 | Nutrtion, Running & Training
Perhaps you started running as a means to loose or control your weight. Since running burns so many calories, you found that you didn’t have to be as strict with your diet and you still lost weight. Now you’re hooked. Not only do you feel great and have...
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...
by Beverly Smith | Sep 12, 2018 | Race Updates, Running & Training
All year long I have said that I would skip the Minuteman Cross Country race this year. Its a tough course with lots of potential for twisting an ankle. Since my focus is road racing and my target races are a month away, I really didn’t want to risk it. However,...
by Beverly Smith | Aug 14, 2018 | Race Updates, Running & Training
August in Arkansas is not exactly what I would consider to be ideal running conditions. Matter of fact, my rule of thumb is, if it’s 7 am then you have waited too late to go run! So when you plan to race in August, one thing you can almost always count on is...
by Beverly Smith | Jul 10, 2018 | Running & Training, Uncategorized
Recently I read an article about Hannah Fields, a professional track runner, who went public with her eating disorder. Rather than wait until she had successfully over come her illness, she opted to go public while still in treatment. I was inspired. So here goes: I...
