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08-Marathon Training, Miami 2010: Why Vitamin B6 Should Be Part Of The Antioxidant Network & 9 Miles (hills again!)

Werner Absenger — 2009-10-03T14:02:46-04:00

Below is a map of my hilly route (mapmyrun.com, 2009). It is an awesome run up and down Fruitport road. Elevation ranges from 574 ft to 663 ft. The ascent is 112 ft and difference in elevation is about 90 feet or equivalent to a 9 story climb. The starting point once again is the Spring Lake Rite Aid. This course is getting even prettier as the leaves are starting slowly to turn color exposing a runner to an awesome display of fall colors. A 1:30 hours run that literally nourishes body and mind! Now that we have taken care of nourishing the mind, how about some info on nourishing the body as well? After today's stats we'll cover vitamin B-6.

07-ING Marathon Training, Miami 2010: The Sweat Rate: a Crucial Measure of Dehydration During Exercise & 4 Mile Run

Werner Absenger — 2009-10-01T14:18:56-04:00

Today’s preparation for the 2010 ING Miami Marathon consisted of a short, easy four mile run. Nothing big, just enough to get the weekly mileage up. On another note, today as promised, we will be discussing loss of body weight during exercise or as nutritionists call it: The Sweat Rate. The sweat rate is an important indicator and gives us very important information about the body’s state of dehydration during exercise. The sweat rate also allows us to calculate optimum fluid replacement. Of course optimum fluid replacement is extremely important not only for recovery, but also to restore glycogen homeostasis and prepare us for the next bout of exercise. But firs today’s stats, followed by an explanation of “The Sweat Rate.”

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2009-10-01T14:18:56-04:00

5 Everyday Things That Are Bad for You

Werner Absenger — 2009-10-01T11:31:39-04:00

by Guest Author Mary Ward Most of us are looking for ways to live healthier lives. And, many times we feel that, for the most part, we’re avoiding the things that are really bad for us. However, there may be...

06-26.2 Marathon Training, Miami 2010: 13 Mile Long Run & The Hottest Thing Since Sliced Bread: “Bambou” Underwear!

Werner Absenger — 2009-09-30T22:35:55-04:00

So, OK! Let’s start today’s training update with another Gear Check. You thought that this was all serious business about training for the 2009 ING Miami Marathon? Not quite. This post has to do with marathon running. There are other important things to optimum performance, such as proper shoes, (covered here) clothing, gadgets, music , etc. I usually don’t “wash my laundry in public” but this stuff I gotta share. Today’s Gear Check is absolutely awesome, and if you are an inspiring runner, or even a couch surfing hipster, you might want to check today’s Gear Check on proper running attire: bamboo underwear.

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05-26.2 Training Miami 2010: 5 miles running against wind gusts of up to 60 mph & today’s Antioxidant: Vitamin E

Werner Absenger — 2009-09-29T14:35:13-04:00

Yesterday’s 5 mile run was nuts. On the way back I was battling unbelievable wind gusts. Come to find out, there was a High Wind Advisory in effect for most of West Michigan! I figure that carving my way through...