Making Myself Better

shortmom:

Some things I’ve learned.

Logistics of the Streets

  • If it’s sunny out and you’re in a location with no trees, look for shade from the buildings on the road.
  • Some roads are very cambered for drainage. Try to run as close to the middle as you can to ease stress on your ankles and knees.
  • Get…

These are great tips for those planning to run a marathon (not me).

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  1. runharder reblogged this from shortmom
  2. tryingtogethealthyandfit reblogged this from betternikki
  3. betternikki reblogged this from shortmom and added:
    These are great tips for those planning to run a marathon (not me).
  4. tribander said: Don’t mix simple sugars. Meaning it’s either gels the whole way or gatorade the whole way. Not gel at mile 3 then Gatorade at mile 6. Your body won’t process either. #truestory.
  5. kristysfoodandfitness said: This is a great list… but you’re making me nervous with all this race talk!!
  6. losingitall said: Thats where I’m going wrong I need beer at the end! I usually go with milk, my recovery drink to help muscles, its the mix of everything in it, the carbs + protein.
  7. hittherhoderunning reblogged this from shortmom and added:
    Very good tips. Thanks Short Mom! :)
  8. irontoby said: “Body Glide all the things.” Truer words were never spoken! To keep yourself *really* busy, try re-calculating what pace you need to maintain in order to hit your goal, every 15 minutes or so. Mental long division w/ seconds & minutes & hours = fun!
  9. iamrunner said: Thank you!!!
  10. becky-balances reblogged this from shortmom and added:
    Reblogging for reference, thanks for this!
  11. marathonorbust reblogged this from shortmom
  12. runningwithguts said: Put an “Internet” sticker on your back so Brenna can spot you from behind at mile 21 and break down into tears of joy and shared misery.
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