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Lead Stories: Tuesday, October 7, 2008

American Cancer Society offers “quick tips” for sun protection

Posted August 2nd, 2007 at 11:15 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise

The American Cancer Society (ACS) compiled and published a list of helpful steps and tips for staying safe in the sun this summer (and all year ’round!) that are especially important for runners and other individuals who engage in extended, outdoor activities.

Check out the following tips and for more information, please visit the ACS homepage: Cancer.org

1. Wear hats with broad rims, shirts with long sleeves and tightly woven (moisture-wicking) clothing. Good clothing choices include dark colors and specially treated garments and bathing suits.
2. Try to limit the time you are in the sun, especially in the middle of the day when UV light is most intense.
3. Use SPF 15 or higher on all skin exposed to the sun.

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Five helpful tips for a healthy, active summer of running and overall fitness

Posted June 25th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by thefinalsprint.com

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Motivation, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise

The following article was written by TFS guest contributor Dr. Larry Robinson. For more about Dr. Robinson, check out the “About Dr. Robinson” section at the conclusion of the article.

1. Use the summer weather to increase your outdoor activity:

“From running and baseball games in the park to weekend getaways hiking, biking and canoeing, summer’s the perfect time to get in shape without a daily trip to the gym,” says Dr. Robinson. “Use the season to start a new sport you’ve always been interested in that can carry you through the holidays, New Year’s resolutions and colder weather.”

Of course check with your physician first if you have any physical concerns, and always start off easy. If you’re prone to heat stroke or exhaustion, take advantage of dusk and dawn to complete your fitness activity. And, as always, drink plenty of water and don’t forget the sunscreen for daytime outdoor activities.
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Tips for preventing your travel plans from interfering with your training goals

Posted June 8th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Running & Training, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise

For those of us who travel for work, it can be a challenge to fit in our workouts. Over the last few months, this has become an issue for me as I travel at least once a month for 2/3 days, and I am training for a Half-Ironman in August.

However, after some trial and error, travel no longer gets in the way of my training. Here are some of my tips:

1) Make sure your hotel has a gym: Nowadays, most hotels do have gyms and you can generally check out what they have online before you go. While you don’t always have a choice, if you do, then find one that is open late and has a sufficient amount of equipment for the number of occupants in the hotel…

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TrailFit Review: Casio Pathfinder PAW1300 Series

Posted May 23rd, 2007 at 10:45 AM by Paul Petersen

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews

It is essential to track and monitor your body’s performance and response, as well as the surrounding elements to which you are exposed, whenever you are participating in outdoor activities such as trail running, hiking, back- packing and fastpacking. GPS technology provides information such as speed, altitude, and bearing, but often requires athletes to carry yet another device and is generally incapable of providing weather-related information.

Casio has introduced the Pathfinder Series as a way to disseminate vital information to trekkers using the low-profile and convenient platform of a wristwatch. I recently had the pleasure of exploring the 3V model of Casio’s Pathfinder PAW1300 Series and tested it on several types of training runs and within various environments.

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Fastpacking: The perfect mix of running, hiking and nature

Posted May 5th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Amanda Black

Section: Running & Training, Cross Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise

Have you ever wanted to fuse the beauty and surroundings of a hike with the face pace of a run? Well, if you did - then your in luck - because that’s exactly what the newest craze, called “fastpacking”, is all about.

Fastpacking is about taking as little gear as possible so you can travel greater distances in the wilderness unhampered. And what gear you do take with you should be necessary camping gear: (sleeping bag and tarp), food, cooking utensils, water, and everything should be durable and light. The total weight of your pack should be around twenty pounds or what you can comfortably run with for a long period of time.
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Opt for an outdoor run to chase away the winter blues

Posted January 8th, 2007 at 6:30 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise

Are you feeling lethargic? Craving carbs? Noticing sleep disturbances? Experiencing depression? Anxious? Gaining weight? Having difficulty concentrating?

If so, you’re not alone – and you’re not crazy! If you’re seemingly sad, you may be feeling (the effects of) S.A.D. The acronym stands for: seasonal affective disorder - a.k.a. the winter blues. A real condition we are all susceptible to.

Even a party animal like Mike Jagger sometimes needs to sing the blues … Take a gander at some lyrics from “Winter”, by The Rolling Stones

It’s sure been a cold, cold winter
And a lotta love is all burned out
It’s sure been a hard, hard winter
My feet been draggin’ ‘cross the ground

In fact, it’s not all that unusual to be affected by this affliction. You’re in good - and plentiful – company. SAD affects half a million people every winter between September and April, peaking in December, January, and February.
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