130 results for author: Honey Conroy
nuun returns once again as the official on-course electrolyte of the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon
You know the importance of staying hydrated. But hydrating during/after you long run may not be enough. For longer runs, you may need to pre-load (or top off) your electrolyte stores. This will increase the availability of ...
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Contributed by Erin Garvey, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
While there are tons of people who love running, there are probably many more who absolutely despise it. When I hear non-runners talk about their disdain for the sport, more often than not, their reasons are based in two categories: 1) ...
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Contributed by Amelia Wood, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
Throughout my seven years of running, many of my friends and family members have wondered what inspires me to continue to lace up my shoes. I should first mention that I was not athletic at all growing up. I despised gym class and ...
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Contributed by John Lee, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
One of the best things about training for a race is the opportunity to explore one’s local surroundings by foot. I usually drive to work or to Trader Joe’s the same way every time, via the shortest and simplest routes. Going for a ...
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Contributed by Amelia Wood, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
Ready to take the distance plunge from 10K to half marathon but don’t know where to start? Have no fear! This runner’s dilemma can be easily solved using organizational tools you already have in your toolbox: research, planning, and ...
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Contributed by Stephanie Laska, M.Ed. Stephanie is a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
What is the San Francisco - Berkeley Challenge you ask?
We challenge you to consecutively run any distance of The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon and any distance of The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon and earn ...
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Contributed by Erin Garvey, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
People flock to running for all types of reasons. For some, it’s about a getting a daily dose of endorphins, putting them in a good mood all day long; for others, running is about weight loss, weight management, or being an anchor in a ...
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Contributed by Erin Garvey, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon
Running is an incredibly adaptable and diverse activity, and I think these qualities are what make it so appealing to so many people. You can choose to run very short and very fast sprints around your community center track; you can ...
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Stay in race shape and kick off 2017 with this guide on post-run recovery from Muscle Milk. If you've taken a break from running since the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon in November, this is a great time to resume your training and maintain your motivation.
Plan ahead. After an intense workout, you should be replenish...
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Since our inaugural race four years ago, Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon has partnered with Berkeley Public Schools Fund to raise crucial dollars for educational grants that enrich classrooms throughout Berkeley.
You'll see lots of Team Schools Fund runners out on the course on race day. Currently, there are 45 team ...
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