Hi everyone! Let me start by telling you a little bit about my site and what I have planned for it. Run-Her is a place dedicated to the wellness and health of women and what better way than to celebrate one of the best ways to achieve this-running! Running has become a very popular method of exercise and a proven benefit to the whole body. We need a way of connecting with all women who enjoy running whether it be beginner or avid competitor, young or old, we share a love for feeling healthy, invigorated, empowered and most of all free.I hope that all visitors can take away something from this site whether it be shared tips on training, reminders or notifications on up coming races, stories, triumphs, setting up running groups or a learn to run program, evaluating running products etc...... the list goes on, let's just say that if it's related to running we want to hear about it! I myself love running, and I would be so bold as to say that while I am not a seasoned runner, I like to think I fall somewhere in between novice to advanced. I reside in Alberta Canada (home of the rocky mountains) where my next race is set to take place-Canmore, AB ... The Rocky Mountain Soap Company Women's Run...... I can't wait. This is a great run as it celebrates women, the environment and breast health, and best of all at the end of the race you are handed a goodie bag full of lovely products from the Rocky Mountain Soap Company. If anyone has participated in this I would love to hear from you, and for those of you who haven't, if you have the chance I highly recommend it!! Check out the link!http://www.rmswomensrun.com/main.php
Happy Running~
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"Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way. Run often and run long, but never outrun your joy of running."
-Julie Isphording, Marathon winner
-Julie Isphording, Marathon winner
Books We Like
- -Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running
- -Runner's World The Runners Diet
- -Running and Walking for Women over 40
- -Sole Sisters Stories of Women and Running
- -The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer
Tips about your:
Training
-Changing the surface on which you are running induces additional stresses on your body. Try not to change too many variables in any specific training session. For instance, don't go and run intervals for the first time on a beach during the heat of the day when you normally run slowly in the early morning on the sidewalk. (From runy2k.com)
Shoes
-Try to own two pairs of running shoes. One pair which you are breaking in and one pair which is well broken in. Once you start phasing out a pair of shoes, buy a new pair that you can start breaking in. (From runy2k.com)
Sports Bra
-Dagny Scott in Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running (Rodale, 2000) advises “The band around your rib cage should be snug but not stifling. You should be able to breathe freely. Try raising your arms above you head, bending them, and swinging them around. The band should not move” and check the sports bra “for well-crafted seams” or outside seams to prevent chafing.(Suite101.com)
Feet
- While pedicures are fine for runners if your intentions are to trim your toe nails and get a fresh coat of color. Dont let them remove those hard calluses or areas of thickened skin. This skin has built up with repeated running as your natural protection against blisters and skin wear. Removing them will increase your chances of skin breakdown which can lead to sores and blisters-Ouch!
-Changing the surface on which you are running induces additional stresses on your body. Try not to change too many variables in any specific training session. For instance, don't go and run intervals for the first time on a beach during the heat of the day when you normally run slowly in the early morning on the sidewalk. (From runy2k.com)
Shoes
-Try to own two pairs of running shoes. One pair which you are breaking in and one pair which is well broken in. Once you start phasing out a pair of shoes, buy a new pair that you can start breaking in. (From runy2k.com)
Sports Bra
-Dagny Scott in Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running (Rodale, 2000) advises “The band around your rib cage should be snug but not stifling. You should be able to breathe freely. Try raising your arms above you head, bending them, and swinging them around. The band should not move” and check the sports bra “for well-crafted seams” or outside seams to prevent chafing.(Suite101.com)
Feet
- While pedicures are fine for runners if your intentions are to trim your toe nails and get a fresh coat of color. Dont let them remove those hard calluses or areas of thickened skin. This skin has built up with repeated running as your natural protection against blisters and skin wear. Removing them will increase your chances of skin breakdown which can lead to sores and blisters-Ouch!
Did You Know
"An American study found that running women produce a less potent form of oestrogen than their sedentary counterparts. As a result, female runners cut by half their risks of developing breast and uterine cancer, and by two thirds their risk of contracting the form of diabetes that most commonly plagues women". (Runner'sWorld)
Must Haves
lululemon Running Beanie-Great selection for colors. Snug fitting to keep your head warm for those cool spring/fall runs. A ponytail hole in the back to keep your hair up and out of your face. Lightweight so if it gets too warm, slip it into a running pack or the waist band of your shorts/tights.
lululemon Distance Run Hat-Great selection for colors. Good brim size for protection from rain and sun. Form fitting to stay in place for runs. Side pocket for keys and a wicking and mesh fabric makeup for optimal ventilation. Reflective piping for visability, adjustable fit, and machine washable.
Garmin GPS 305-Wireless heart rate monitor, unique design for GPS antenna for improved tracking when in trees or around tall buildings. Long battery life, compare performance on the same run, multisport training workouts, track your workout indoors with the optional foot pod accessory, analysis of your runs on your computer and very comfortable lightweight design.
lululemon Distance Run Hat-Great selection for colors. Good brim size for protection from rain and sun. Form fitting to stay in place for runs. Side pocket for keys and a wicking and mesh fabric makeup for optimal ventilation. Reflective piping for visability, adjustable fit, and machine washable.
Garmin GPS 305-Wireless heart rate monitor, unique design for GPS antenna for improved tracking when in trees or around tall buildings. Long battery life, compare performance on the same run, multisport training workouts, track your workout indoors with the optional foot pod accessory, analysis of your runs on your computer and very comfortable lightweight design.
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