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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The pre-race carb-loading spaghetti dinner has become a well-known part of many endurance events.  Why carb load? When do you start carb loading and how long does it take? What are the best foods to eat for carb loading? How much carb do you need eat?

Monday, April 29, 2013  There are a few things that in a flash can take me right back to college. The stale smell of cheap-beer soaked carpet always seems to do the trick, opening up my wallet to find a lone one dollar bill, and anytime I can't remember what I did the night before (except now it's just because my actually memory is shot, 20 years ago it was due to the effect the shot had on my memory.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Coach Lisa addresses some of the self doubt the runners are facing as they close in on their goal.

Monday, April 22, 2013  There are a few sure signs that my marathon training is hitting that serious stage. It happens every year, a few moments where I realize that  I am not in fact just out jogging.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Dehydration (fluid loss) results in early fatigue, increased heart rate (cardiovascular stress), increased risk of heat illness and ultimately decreased performance.

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Monday, April 08, 2013  Coach Lisa Taylor gives the gang their assignments for Week Ten of the Race to Bayshore.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  While the pre-event meal is a key element to performance, fueling muscles and being well hydrated before exercise sessions will give Marc, Lauren and Anne the edge to train hard throughout the weeks leading up to Bayshore

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Everyone has a place where they do their best thinking. For me, that place is out on the road, with the plopity plop of my shoes on asphalt, and the wind in my face.  It’s kind of magical-the peace I find out running, and I found it by accident.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Most of the time the mind fatigues way before the body. The challenge, then, is to find ways to change your thought process and realize that your body can handle your workout, no matter what the challenge.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore crew their Week 8 assignments!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  In that moment, frozen in time, I had a flashback of all those miles me and my blue running shoes had logged.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Miranda Monroe describes the positives and negatives that come with fats.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Lisa gives our runners their assignments for Week Five of the Race to Bayshore program.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The experts at EXCELerate Run/Endurance Evolution bring us the stretch of the week!