Here’s everything you’ll need to tackle a long ride; and the top priority may surprise you.
You've got a day free of responsibilities, paperwork and the daily
routine. Your favorite cycling trail awaits, and now all you have to do
is make sure you're prepared for the big day ahead.
If until now your only mantra has been “keep moving!” maybe it’s time
to change your approach. Here, four yoga fundamentals to apply to your
running.
You strive for speed, stamina, power. You're a runner, and you do it
all: You run hard, you run long, you strength train. Lately, though,
you're feeling sore after long runs, and you're not able get into the
"zone" anymore.
You’ve put in the miles, picked up your number and assembled your
race-day gear. Now, here are some essential recommendations to prepare
your body for the beating it’s about to take.
One of the most important things you can do the day before the big race is to take care of your body.
You feel like taking a moonlight run, but are afraid it will keep you too revved up for sleep? Not to worry.
Doomsayers used to warn that jogging late at night would keep you awake
into the wee hours. However, new evidence suggests the experts may have
steered us wrong.