by Beverly Smith | Jun 29, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
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...
by Beverly Smith | Jun 24, 2015 | Running & Training
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...
by Beverly Smith | Jun 17, 2015 | Running & Training
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...
by Beverly Smith | May 20, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
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...
by Beverly Smith | May 13, 2015 | Running & Training, Uncategorized
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...
by Beverly Smith | Apr 29, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Race Updates, Running & Training
Full disclosure: this post is full of poop! If poop disgusts you, then you have been warned. However, I hope that you will stay and finish reading because I think you will find a valuable lesson here today. For the entire month of April (actually it started the last...
