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In our Part 2 on answering the question, "Should marathon and half marathon runners lift weights?" we dig into the more specific questions around the particulars of your workout.
First, we address the commonly held view that runners should only be doing "runner specific" exercises. Besides, since all humans ...
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Contributed by Lisa Gonzales, a 2018 Ambassador for The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
Here’s something to consider...running with a training team. Sure, I can probably help you come up with some reasons why it won’t work: you don’t have the time, it’s too much effort, the schedule won’t be flexible enough for ...
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Contributed by David Lam, a 2018 Ambassador for The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
Through the course of our experiences as runners, we’ll be faced with many challenges that can catch us on our heels. These challenges can be in the form of injuries, a waning motivation to run, or terrible weather conditions on race ...
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In this part 1 we explore the common arguments against lifting weights:
You'll bulk up.
It takes up too much time.
It can be dangerous and sketchy.
.........and IT'S NOT RUNNING.
We also explore why you SHOULD consider lifting weights and what it can do for your marathon training:
Improve force ...
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It’s Friday, and with it comes the celebration of the weekend, long runs ahead, and the 100-day countdown until The 2018 Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon!
Here are 5 Ways to celebrate this momentous occasion!
Sign Up! Register to run The 2018 Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon half, 10K or 5K!
Prepare Your Training ...
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Contributed by Stephanie Laska, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
So, you’ve had a dry spell – haven’t we all? Oh, and we are talking about running here! Maybe it’s been a few months (or years – gasp!) since you’ve hit the pavement, but I’m here to assure you that all is not ...
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Ready for a better way to provide your body and mind with the energy and nourishment it craves? As an athlete, you are always seeking a way to enhance your performance to achieve your lofty goals.
But did you know that not all protein is created equal? Power Crunch’s high-dh hydrolyzed whey protein is quickly absorbed into ...
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Contributed by Kelli Hashimoto, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
It's less than one month until the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon and it is almost time to start thinking about race day. As you start thinking about race day preparation, here are five common half marathon mistakes and our best ...
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Contributed by Briana Ottinger, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
I’ve been a runner for over 6 years and in that time I have completed several 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and triathlons. I’ve had races go well, finishing with shiny PRs and races not go so well, even ending up in the ER ...
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Donate to the Berkeley Public Schools Fund, the official charity partner of the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
The Berkeley Public Schools Fund, the official charity of the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon, is proud to have been an integral part to the opening of the new Makerspace at Longfellow Middle School through a ...
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