by Beverly Smith | Feb 23, 2016 | Running & Training, Uncategorized
It’s no secret to those around me, I tend to be a perfectionist! As a little kid I used to get so frustrated that I could not draw as well as my big sister! When it came to my school work, I took a lot of pride in my work. If it was less than perfect, I felt guilty...
by Beverly Smith | Feb 2, 2016 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
Many runners tend to have loose bowel movements and believe that the last thing they need to do is to add more fiber to their diets. I know because I was that runner. You know the one who barely made it to the race awards because she was still in the bathroom after...
by Beverly Smith | Jan 26, 2016 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
Probiotics: There seems to be more discussion and more advertisements centered around them. But what are they and do runners really need them? Well first off, probiotics are not just another supplement out there being marketed to you. In fact you already have them...
by Beverly Smith | Jan 19, 2016 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
2015 was a game changing year for me. About the time I was ready to step up my training for my summer races, I started having horrible diarrhea and stomach cramps that made it unbearable to lay flat or stand up. In May I discovered I had an umbilical hernia and in...
by Beverly Smith | Jan 5, 2016 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
Happy New Year! This time of year it’s natural for us to want to set goals, make changes and begin the year with a fresh start. You may have already picked out a couple of races that you want to run in this year and are determined to get to the start line injury...
by Beverly Smith | Jul 22, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training, Uncategorized
You’ve laid out your clothes for tomorrow morning’s run. You’ve got your water bottles ready and filled with your electrolyte recovery drink. You’ve set your alarm for dark thirty in the morning. Your head its the pillow and your proud of...
