Okay, so maybe you are out of shape, so what! You still can get ready for your first marathon! Even if you are not a runner, it is not an impossible goal to achieve. We never said that you had to win the race, you just need to finish it.
I used to think that I would have no interest in running a marathon. I thought to myself, there is no way I would want to run for over 4 hours. Uh uh, no way. I never even gave it a chance, and it was not until I volunteered
Archive for April 2010
How to Start Running
April 27th, 2010 by Jacob P. | Cardio, Children's Fitness, Running
Running is a great way to get into shape, and a fairly simple way. It doesn't require much and can be done anywhere. As a runner, I have provided some tips for people considering it.
- First of all, before you do anything else, make sure you are in shape to begin running. If you have any type of medical condition that could endanger you while running, ask your doctor if it is okay to run.
- Next, if you are serious about starting running you should look into buying a pair of quality running shoes. Go to a running store like
The Cortisol Connection
April 23rd, 2010 by TJ Davis | Eating & Exercise, Family Fitness
Despite growing concerns about overweight teens in the US, the health crisis continues to spread. National campaigns to combat child and teen obesity have been, so far, ineffective. Blame for the epidemic has been placed in many areas – fast food, junk food, too much food, depression, lack of parental guidance, inactivity, TV and video games, to name a few – and there is now a new offender to add to the list. Recent studies now point to a possible chemical culprit: cortisol.
Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and released into the bloodstream, often at
Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and released into the bloodstream, often at
Q&A: The Boston Marathon
April 20th, 2010 by Louise | Running
Each year, tens of thousands of runners begin a 26-mile journey from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to their final destination, Boston, Massachusetts. This is the Boston Marathon.
When exactly is it? The Boston Marathon is held every year on the third Monday of the month of April. This year, April 19 was that special day.
How many years has it been around? This year was the 114th marathon.
How many people run in it? The current maximum capacity for the marathon is 25,000 entries. However, in 1996, over 38,000 participated in the event.
Are there qualifications? You bet, and they are quite strict. Depending on age
When exactly is it? The Boston Marathon is held every year on the third Monday of the month of April. This year, April 19 was that special day.
How many years has it been around? This year was the 114th marathon.
How many people run in it? The current maximum capacity for the marathon is 25,000 entries. However, in 1996, over 38,000 participated in the event.
Are there qualifications? You bet, and they are quite strict. Depending on age
Busy, busy, busy…
April 15th, 2010 by Jenn McD. | Exercises
This past semester has been quite a busy one for me. Student Government, Black Student Association, not to mention my job as Men’s Lacrosse manager and then everyday classes and homework take up a lot of my time. The key to a busy schedule for me is a planner. I write everything down, up to and including classes, when I’m going to sleep and when I’m going to eat. The one thing I’ve been struggling to fit into my schedule is when I am going to work out. I am going to be honest and say that I haven’t
