Scurry Tip #10: Barefoot Running

Add some barefoot running into your training diet. Barefoot running is all the buzz in the fitness industry. There is a lot of debate out there if running shoes actually hinder us runners…which I tend to agree with. Vibram Five Finger Shoes are a great way to get the barefoot feel with some type of protection to the environment. Check out their website http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

Training tip by Joel Woods

Scurry Tip #9: Recovery

Recovery time after an intense workout is 15 min. If you don’t eat within 15 min of exercise, you extend the recovery process by 24 hrs.

Immediate post- exercise feeding of carbohydrate or protein has beneficial effects on muscle glycogen replenishment and muscle protein synthesis.

A combination of carbohydrate and protein works best! Some examples include: peanut butter with crackers, toast, or banana; yogurt; turkey sandwich; tuna with crackers; protein bar; cottage cheese with fruit.

Nutrition tip by Christine Vairetta

Scurry Tip #1: Goal Setting.

Make sure your goals for the Summer Scurry are S.M.A.R.T. goals. Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Bound. Be as specific as you can, Instead of saying you want to finish a 5K, say you will finish the 5K at the Summer Scurry on August 14th, 2010. This is very specific and measurable (we’d love to see your name on the finish list). It is a very attainable and realistic goal, especially with proper preparation these next few months leading up to the race. Finally it is time bound, August 14, 2010. You can add more specifics, like finishing without walking or finishing under a certain time.

Training tip by Rick Slawinski