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This week's newsletter on July 14th 2014 has some interesting articles; there are no date cancellations, date changes etc this week.
10 terms every hip runner should know
The Shut Up and Run blog defines 10 terms every runner should know: streaker; fartlek; chicked; DOMS; bonking; shart; DNS/DNF/DFL; bloody nips; camel toes; and snot rocket. Check out the blog post for full definitions of each of these.
A non-runner's guide to runners
Mark Remy posts an amusing look at runners from a non-runner's perspective, in a David Attenborough style. Good for a laugh! Read it here at Maria's Farm Country Kitchen.
How to get faster at running trails
Jenny Hadfield shares some tips at Runners World about how to run faster on the trails, including: develop your trail fitness first; build your long runs slower off road; weave balance and strength into your routine; and run techy trail intervals. Check out the article here.
Grains for Athletes: Farro and Quinoa recipes
Active.com has a couple of grain based recipes, one with farro (an ancient grain which is high in fibre and packed with nutrients like niacin and zinc to help the body convert food to fuel and boost immunity) and the other with quinoa (a South America superfood, high in amino acids and is a great source of dietary fiber). Check them out here.
Guy Leech shares his top tips for staying motivated in the middle of winter
Over on my Australian Running Calendar website, champion ironman Guy Leech shares some tips for staying motivated in winter: train for an event; set a goal; visualisation; find a workout buddy; and practise portion control. Read the tips here.
Recent updates
To find out what's been recently updated, check the website homepage regularly. I include in this newsletter a list of the more important updates (see below) such as date changes, cancellations, or late additions to the calendar. And don't forget to check the calendar page for a complete list of upcoming events.
Date changes / cancellations / etc
- Nothing this week!
Have a great running week!
Regards,
Chris
from New Zealand Running Calendar http://ift.tt/1mZY48h
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