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    Running Etiquette… What NOT to do…

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    Laurie Sorensen
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    I ran in the Hypo Half this weekend… i was very tired and my legs felt like lead, and i did not run a fast race… and that leads to the…

    TOTB: when entering a race be sure to factor in taper time… rest, eat well and try not to run too muchin the weeks before hand; you want to feel like you are itching to race!

    BOTB: So when i talk about tapering it would NOT mean running 103kms the week BEFORE the race, and perhaps NOT running 5km right before the actual race because you need to get training mileage in… it could cause your legs to feel like lead and you might be a little tired for the race… 

    Now, in regards to running etiquette here is a little sample of What NOT to do when running… (this website will link to the video)

    http://www.bestrong.ca/videos.htm

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    Laurie Sorensen
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    Bringing her refreshing, prairie perspective to the blog scene, this self-described “farm girl from Saskatchewan” is now living in Edmonton and training for a marathon in Berlin, amongst other very ambitious goals. Her upbeat tempo caught our attention (“I love to motivate others to TRY”), as did her “TOTBs,” otherwise known as “Tip of this Blog.” Laurie’s helpful hints include real-life, girl advice you can’t afford to miss (“If you are doing winter running and you are going to be running early, be sure to put your mascara on AFTER your run!”). Because hey – you’ve got to look good when you’re out there!

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