You love to run but, are you fueling your body with the right foods for endurance and recovery? Here is a list I recently came across from Self.com/fitness. Continue reading “6 running Super Foods that are sure to fuel you…” »
Let the music fuel your feet…with the right music any workout can feel like a breeze…Here is a short list of what to look for when creating your own playlist:
-Aim for music tempo of 120 to 140 bpm (beats per minute). A song’s tempo is it’s speed measured in beats per minute.
-As with any good run you want to start off slowly(example: Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”) gaining speed (example: Coldplay’s ”Viva La Vida”) and finishing with a cool down of 90-120 bpm.
-What you do not want to do is listen to Jazz while trying to charge up a hill. The bpm is generally to slow. Stick to hip hop or marching band music to get you thru the tough part of your run…anything with a driving beat works well!
-Needing to sprint it to the finish? Create a playlist with a faster beat like fast dance or rock music that have a tempo of 130 to 150 bpm. Continue reading “Do you like making your own playlists for running? Here is how to make yours even better…” »
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