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 There’s no better time to jog your memory about eco-friendly running habits. By PAIGE TRIOLA APR 18, 2019 THE OPEN ROAD IMAGESGETTY IMAGESWhat comes to mind when you picture your perfect running backdrop? Maybe a trail winding through a sun-dappled forest, a vast expanse of white, sandy beach, or a long stretch of road with white-capped mountain peaks on the horizon. There are so many beautiful places to run in the world, and Earth Day (this year on April 22) serves as a great reminder of our need to celebrate and protect them. While it’s easy to view running as being entirely harmless to the planet, there are a number of ways you can step it up when it comes to adopting more eco-friendly running habits--and breaking some bad ones. “Running is one of the lowest impact sports in terms of the environment. All you need is a body,” says Shelley Villalobos, managing director of the The Council for Responsible Sport. “The impacts start to come into play when runners do things like rely on single-use plastic bottles for hydration, litter their energy gel and bar wrappers, and, most impactful from a climate perspective, when they travel cross-country for events without compensating for the greenhouse gas emissions of their air travel.” Every runner can take steps to be a little greener this Earth Day—just ask the environmental professionals, race directors, and athletes themselves who are leading the way by enforcing sustainability in the running community. Take Some Trash Off the TrailsPeter Maksimow, outreach and partnership specialist of the American Trail Running Association, believes that small efforts to be a greener runner beyond Earth Day can gradually evolve into bigger commitments. Some of his many duties involve educating the public on proper trail running etiquette and “Leave No Trace” principles, and he makes sure to practice what he preaches on a regular basis. “I have a hashtag, #JustOnePiece—pick up just one piece of trash when you’re on the trail. And hopefully, that one piece leads to 10, and then a whole bag full,” Maksimow says. He started a Colorado Springs-based Facebook group, Pikes Peak Ploggers, that’s dedicated to doing just that. Members share photos of themselves running the scenic trails of Pikes Peak while “plogging,” or taking part in the growing trend of picking up trash while on their runs. “It makes people more aware of the problem,” says Maksimow. “I plog every single day.”
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More than FIFTY vendors and counting!!
UPDATED LIST!! We have the following vendors coming! STILL room for more! Vickey Mazzer with Rosebod Jewelry Maryanne Boenitz with memory wire wrap bracelets Donna Sturtevant with Scentsy Diane Page with magnetic jewelry Kathy Dion with Color Street Nail Polish Strips Emily Groner with homemade jams Jessica Beck with crocheted stuffed animals Renee Speyer with Milltown Beadworks Lauren Pacosa with Groundings Green Mountain Glitter with bees wax candles. stone pendants, & handmade jewelry It's The Simple Things Crafts with wooden signs, cookie jars, outdoor games, etc Erynn Charter with epoxy pens, glitter pens, glitter phone grips, & keychains Fran & Bob Dewey with J.R. Watkins Doublebit Wood Crafts with wooden turned bowl, cutting boards, & wine bottle stoppers Kim Barrett with herbal bags, bath salts, & body scrubs Jillian Niedzwiecki with LuLaRoe Gray Raven Farm with CBD cream, CBD oil, soaps Michael Kusek with underwater photography Trisha Belville with The Mountain Mermaid Misty Ruppert with Crafts by 2 Crazy Ladies Laura Hakey with fleece blankets & slate paintings Debra Vachon with hand painted items & jewelry Mary Kay Mark Gurney with polymer clay jewelry Dee Mitchell with runners belts, water bottle bags, chemo port covers & more Melissa Santiago with business card holders, tissue covers, aprons & more Kathie Fleury with insulated cup cozies Marcela Urroz with macramé, crochet, & string art Alissa O'Leary with Usborne Books Barb Mallet with wreaths, planters, garden flags, & center pieces Nancy Samson with Chalk Couture Tori Weitlich with insulated beverage koozies 2 Bay Machine & Metal Works with custom metal signs Roberta Slysz with paintings on wood, slate & canvas Yankee Home Improvement Juliann Pawlikowski with DoTerra Essential Oils Dello Designs with hand-painted glassware Heavy Hugs with weighted blankets, lap pads, & neck wraps Richard Mollison with wood turned bowl, plates, goblets, & more More applications are still coming in. With around 50 Vendors or more this will be our largest good of vendors at this event ever!! There should be something for everyone. 3/14/2019 0 Comments we need more sponsorsWe need more sponsors, at least 10 by March 28th!
Application for Sponsorship can be found at the website, www.purplerun.net Platinum Partner • $750 Company logo on event website Prominent display of your corporate banner at event Recognition in event program Platinum Partner appreciation certificate Company name posted on 2 cancer fact track signs Gold Partner • $500 Company name on event website Prominent display of your corporate banner at event Recognition in event program Gold Partner appreciation certificate Company name posted on cancer fact track sign Silver Partner • $250 Company name on event website Recognition in event program Company name posted on cancer fact track sign #festivals #cancer #gold #announcements #signs #running #fairs #platinum #companynaming #purplerun #banners #vendors #foodtrucks 3/14/2019 0 Comments Seize the day Moving right along, at 3% of our overall goal, and 5% of our March goal! The #purplerun is gaining steam! And now we are looking for as many Silver Partners at the $250 sponsorship level as we can get by March 28th! Please check out all of our Sponsorship and Partner opportunities at https://www.purplerun.net/sponsorships.html
No matter what growth or development stage your child is at, portions are pretty confusing for parents—so we’re taking on the legwork and making it easy!
We’ve researched all the important guidelines you need to know and put together a comprehensive portions guide, from toddler to teen, so you can rest easy. Toddlers & Preschoolers (2 to 4 years)In the toddler and preschool years, it’s important to serve your child what’s best for their nutrition (think lots of whole foods) in the correct portion sizes and then let them eat according to appetite. In other words, don’t micromanage or force them to finish their plate—we’re looking at you, veggie pushers! According to the Infant and Toddler Forum, which is led by various experts in pediatric healthcare, appetites at this state can greatly vary based on height and activity level and will likely change from day-to-day or even meal-to-meal. This is why it’s especially important for your child to listen to his or her own hunger signals. For Reference: Protein: 4 thin slices of ham or 1 egg, at 2-3 servings per day Dairy: 1/2 cup cow’s milk or 1/2 cup yogurt, at 3 servings per day Veggies: 2 tbsp. of green beans, 4 broccoli florets or 8 celery sticks (small), at 2 servings each meal Fruits: Half a medium banana or half a kiwi, at 1-2 servings per day (this can be subbed out for veggies only) Grains: 4 potato wedges or 4 tbsp. of mashed potatoes, at 1 serving per day Pro Tip: It’s all about presentation and exploration with kiddos this age. If the food looks different or has added spices, they might not be inclined to try it. Experiment with different shapes, but stick to familiar base foods, and most importantly, make it fun! Early Childhood (5 to 8 years)Variety. Variety. Variety. This stage is where you can get really experimental with meals and add more spice and flavor. Try foods from different cultures and push past the same ol’ kids’ chicken fingers and apple slices you’ll find at most restaurants. Your kids will welcome the new foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests upgrading to full portions of fruits and veggies at this age, such as a whole banana, apple and handful of grapes. For proteins, fill a quarter of the plate with beans, legumes or a lean meat. Avoid foods high in sugar, especially sodas. Water is encouraged at the dinner table! For Reference: Protein: 2-3 ounces of meat or 1/2 cup cooked beans, at 2 servings per day Dairy: 1 cup yogurt or 1 oz. cheese, at 3 servings per day Veggies: 1 cup salad or 1/2 cup cooked carrots or broccoli, at 3 servings per day Fruits: 1 medium banana or 1/2 cup pure fruit juice, at 2-3 servings per day (this can be subbed out for veggies only) Grains: 1/2 cup cooked pasta or 1 slice whole-wheat toast, at 1 serving per day Pro Tip: Switch up the menu and try something more creative, while still incorporating their favorites. Don’t sweat it if they don’t like all their veggies. Those more prone to a sweet tooth will still latch onto sweet corn, carrots, tomato sauces and stir-fry vegetables. The Best Hot Beverages to Drink After a Cold Run
Coffee Many of us can't start the day without a cup of Joe, but besides waking you up, research suggests there is also a bevy of health benefits. Coffee has been credited with everything from reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes to boosting memory. And good news, runners—coffee may even help with recovery by reducing muscle pain.Skip sweetened coffee drinks and try sipping it black, or for some extra nutrients, opt for a café au lait, which is half steamed milk and half fresh coffee. If you find yourself dragging after a long or tough run, a cup of coffee might be just what you need to get through the day. Green Tea According to a paper published by Harvard University, green tea is rich in plant compounds called flavonoids. Research suggests that flavonoids may help lower inflammation and reduce plaque build-up in your arteries, leading to a lower risk of heart disease. And if you're sensitive to caffeine, good news—a cup of green tea only has about half the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. Submarino This Argentine version of hot chocolate is easy to make and surprisingly delicious—simply add a square of dark chocolate to a mug of hot milk and stir until dissolved. If you use low-fat cow's milk, you'll get 8 grams of protein, a hefty dose of vitamin D and antioxidants from the dark chocolate—all important for post-run recovery. Golden Milk Turmeric Tea This bright orange beverage contains a combination of turmeric and ginger, which are potent anti-inflammatories. It also contains a number of other nutritional powerhouses, such as coconut oil, honey and black pepper.Want to try making golden milk turmeric tea for yourself? Epicurious has a well-tested recipe. Golden Milk Turmeric Tea, from Epicurious.com Ingredients, makes two servings:
Whisk coconut milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, honey, coconut oil, peppercorns and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan; bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have melded, about 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs and top with a dash of cinnamon. Note: Golden milk can be made five days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill. Warm before serving. Chaga Mushroom Tea Chaga mushrooms are native to Canada and the northern United States and are often found growing on birch trees. These special fungi contain high levels of antioxidants, have been shown to support the immune system and some studies suggest they may even decrease cancer risk.Chaga mushrooms are often sold powdered and can be mixed with hot water or your choice of milk to make a tea-like drink. Bone Broth What we think of as bone broth is actually a stock made from the bones and connective tissue of animals or fish. While the jury is still out on whether bone broth can boost the immune system or heal the gut, it does contain a number of amino acids and a good amount of protein—both essential for post-exercise healing. If you're looking to sip something savory that's easy on the stomach, a mug of bone broth could be your new post-run BFF. Welcome Back To the Team "The Color Gotham Needs", and their Captain, Brandon from Turners Falls running the 5K! Who's next??
Register now for the walk, the 5K, the 10K OR the Half Marathon HERE And PLEASE SHARE!! Help us make a difference in the fight against Cancer!!  Here’s the thing about race training: You want to run enough miles to physically prepare your body, but you also want to run as few miles as possible so you don’t overtax your body. But when training programs call for up to 200 miles of running before race day, it’s hard to know exactly where to draw that line.
How many miles should you run a day? A week? The answer really depends on your speed, your strength, and your experience—so there’s no one-size-fits-all mileage prescription. “Look at where you are right now,” says Melanie Kann, an RRCA-certified running coach for New York Road Runners. “If you’re running your first-ever 5K, you might start with a 5-mile-per-week program. If you’re running your first marathon, you might start with a 15-mile-per-week training plan.” Larger race distances require more of a base to start with (at least four months of consistent running, she recommends), but no matter what your end goal, you have to start with what you’re currently capable of doing versus what you want to be doing. And, really, it’s less about blanket mileage goals and more about time on your feet, says Rich Velazquez, a running coach and chief operations officer at Mile High Run Club in New York City. “This allows the runner to progress safely, running/jogging/walking to their ability, yet still see cardiovascular benefits,” he says. “Ideally, in your longest training runs, you want to be on your feet for the amount of time you project it will take to finish your race. Your body is not a pedometer—it can’t measure miles, but it will quickly identify time and impact.” If you’re not training for a race, just jogging five or six miles per week could put you at less risk for obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, diabetes, strokes, certain cancers, and arthritis, according to a review of studies analyzing over 500 runners. So “a great starting point for a beginner is running 20 minutes—the minimum amount of time needed to achieve cardiovascular benefits—three times a week,” says Velazquez. If you are training, the following six rules can help you figure out just how far you need to go. [Run faster, stronger, and longer with the complete cross training program for runners.] Rule 1: The longer the race, the higher the mileage.Duh, right? If you’re training for a marathon, you’re obviously going to need to log more weekly miles than if you’re training for a 5K. No matter the race distance, though, there are three main components to a cohesive running program, says Velazquez: a long run day, a speed day, and a recovery day. “Your long run should be conducted at a slow pace and eventually last as long as your projected race time (remember, it’s about time on feet versus miles); your speed day is shorter in duration but faster than your predicted race pace; and your recovery day should be an easy/slow pace and lower mileage than your planned race,” he says. So you’ll have some longer runs and some shorter runs no matter what you’re training for; the ultimate mileage, of course, depends on your race distance. Rule 2: Mileage requirements increase as performance goals increase.If your goal is simply to finish a race, you can run fewer miles than if your goal is to finish with a fast time. “But as your goals shift towards performance, weekly mileage will most likely increase to support the demands of these goals: aerobic capability, energy utilization and sustainability over elongated periods of time, and efficiency of movement,” says Velazquez. That’s because logging that time on your feet is what’s going to give you a stronger engine, adds Kann. “Obviously, your musculoskeletal system is going to get stronger as you spend more time on your feet,” she says. “But when you’re out there running, you’re fueled by oxygen—that’s what gets your muscles to fire and gets the blood moving around. So the more time you spend on your feet, the more it’s going to increase the capacity of your aerobic engine, which is going to fuel you to go stronger for longer.” Rule 3: Not all miles are created equally.No runner should go out and run the same pace every day; any good training plan should include speed, interval, tempo, and distance training, all of which offer different benefits. “Speed training is where the body will shape and improve its running economy (energy demand for a given speed) thus improving overall efficiency in energy consumption and oxygen utilization,” says Velazquez. “Interval training aligns specific speeds with specific intervals and set rest periods, tempo running is about maintaining consistent speeds over longer periods of time, and distance training is about getting the body used to impact and elongated performance.” The point of all those different training modalities? Ideally, you become a better, more well-rounded runner. “If you only run at race pace, that’s the only pace you know,” says Kaan. “You want to get your system ready to be comfortable moving at paces faster than race pace, so that when you get to race day, that pace doesn't feel so hard.” While the bulk of your miles should be easy, aerobic-based miles, those faster miles get you to that point where you're clearing away the waste product in your muscles at the same rate that you're accumulating it, she explains, which will make your body more efficient come race day. Rule 4: Allow for adaptation when increasing mileage.To avoid injury when upping your mileage, you need to take it slow and allow your body time to adapt to the increased workload. Many runners follow the 10 percent rule—i.e. never increasing your weekly mileage by more than 10 percent over the previous week. “Most programs will build mileage week over week for about three weeks before introducing in a low mileage week (recovery),” Velasquez says. “From there, the buildup will start again as the body should have adapted from the increased volume with the rest and be ready and able to tackle more.” Think about your runs in terms of quality over quantity, Kaan says. “If you're adding additional speed workouts to your week, you don’t want to run a super long run that weekend,” she says. “You're just asking a lot of your body all in a short period of time.” Your body, on a microscopic level, is breaking down muscle tissue when you run, and it needs to time to rebuild (that’s how you get stronger). It’s important to look at the whole picture when it comes to weekly mileage, and think about the kind of miles you’re running and how that will impact your body. Rule 5: Listen to your body.When you’re following a training plan, it’s natural to want to hit the exact mileage that’s indicated—that’s how it works, right? “We always tell people to start with a plan, but that plan is not the letter of the law,” says Kann. “It's not like you're going to get a failing grade if you don't stick to that plan 100 percent.” Running mileage just for the sake of running mileage can actually backfire, because overtraining can lead to a general disintegration of performance or even injury. “Broken sleep, elevated resting heart rate, lack of motivation and restlessness are all signs of overtraining,” says Velasquez. With running comes a certain level of discomfort; part of the challenge is pushing yourself past those I-don’t-know-if-I-can-do-this boundaries. But Kaan doesn't advocate running through pain. “Discomfort naturally comes with training as your body adapts, but if you feel the pain on one side of your body and not on the other or if you’re dealing with some kind of persistent pain, that's a sign that there's some kind of imbalance at play,” she says. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and pull back your pace or take a rest day. No runner ever healed any kind of pain or injury by running more. Rule 6: A healthy runner beats an injured runner every time. At the end of the day, the most important goal of any runner—whether you’re running a marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K—is to make it to the starting line. “The last thing you want is to overload yourself, break yourself down, and then push yourself past your limits,” says Kaan. “That’s when you're gonna pull yourself out of the game for three weeks to recover. Then you're really in trouble.” “If you’re not feeling up to run, rest and reschedule,” says Velazquez. “And should that feeling persist, people training for longer races (i.e. a marathon) should give priority to the long run over the speed training.” Remember: No one’s grading you on how well you stick to a mass-produced plan anyone on the Internet can download. The real test is race day, and just how well you can get through it. Target Totals:So exactly how many more miles does a marathoner need to log per week than a 10K or 5K runner? Here are some suggested weekly totals by event for elites versus the rest of us:
1/28/2019 0 Comments 11 Tips For Newbie Runners BY MEGAN HETZEL MAR 13, 2013
Source - runnersworld.com Welcome to our first Social Studies post! In this column, we'll share the latest trends, conversations, viral photos, video, and more, all pulled from our social media platforms on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Our first post comes from Facebook: To spark some early-morning running conversations among our fans, we like to post questions to our wall on weekdays. Last month, we asked: If you could give one piece of advice to a newbie runner, what would it be? In a matter of hours, the post received nearly 2,000 responses that included everything from uplifting words of wisdom to advice about gear and training. We pulled your best responses and paired them with Runner’s World articles to make the ultimate newbie runner tip sheet:
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