Triathlon is a demanding and exhilarating multi-sport event that combines swimming, cycling, and running. Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete or just dipping your toes into this challenging world, understanding the specialized vocabulary of triathlon is essential for successful training and competition.
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Preventing Foot Problems for Runners
No matter how much you train, your feet play a starring role in your running, and they take a beating. Tips to prevent some of the issues that happen to your feet when running long distances from UConn Health.
Why Use a Pace Team
Sponsored by Fleet Feet Hartford, the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s Pace Teams are a free resource for participants. Experienced pace leaders run a steady pace and keep track of that pace during the race so that the group can achieve their goal of finishing in a certain time.
Picking your pace team depends on what your finish line goal time is. Choose a pace group that reflects your training and ability level based on finish times during training, and allows you to run at a comfortable rate throughout the race.
If you can’t decide between two paces, it is recommended that you start with the slower pace, as you can always pick it up later in the race.
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Essential Gear You Need to Start Running
You don’t want your gear to be a distraction when you’re running. Our partner Fleet Feet explores the basics: running shoes, comfortable clothing, and moisture wicking socks. Want to get to the next level? Explore GPS devices, handheld water bottles and hydration packs for longer runs.
Keeping it Fresh and Preventing Waste Webinar
Do you find yourself tossing out food before you get to enjoy it? Join Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners to learn how to prevent food waste right in your own kitchen. Learn how to store fresh food to make it last longer, along with tips for meal planning, recipes, and how to use up food scraps. Register
Spring is here!
Stop and Shop is celebrating all the “budding” produce this month, as well as ingredient “buddies” – duos that are better together. Best Buds
To learn more about these programs and other complimentary services offered by Nutrition Partners, visit stopandshop.com/nutrition-events
Dynamic Stretch Warmup
Nine dynamic stretches from our partner at Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network ranging from the Monster Walk to the Spiderman Walk. These stretches promote blood flow, help prevent injury and muscle soreness, and can improve overall performance.
Time for a training break?
Whether you’re new to the sport or jumping back in after a longer break in racing, it’s the perfect time of year to get outside and back to racing. Learn about the pitfalls of overtraining, the importance of rest and the appropriate time to take some time off.
How To Pace Your Race
If you are just starting to run, you might find it difficult to control your pace and find the “sweet spot” where your pace feels comfortable. Even as a seasoned runner, you may still start out too fast in races or workouts only to crash and burn before the finish line. Learning to pace yourself properly is a cornerstone of distance running, but it takes practice. Lots and lots of practice.
Mask Brackets – League of Injured Runners
Mask Brackets – League of Injured Runners
Dr. Jeff Brown of the CT Sports Medicine Institute at Saint Francis Hospital shares a quick tip for working out with a mask – a mask bracket to help breathing.