Place
Valparaiso, IN US 46383
Description
Join Extra Mile for a sampling of nutrition and a 3 MILE FUN RUN/WALK on May 3rd @ 6:00 p.m. at Extra Mile Fitness Company, 1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. Before and after the run/walk, we will have staff available to allow you to sample nutrition from HUMA GEL, PICKY BAR, GU AND HAMMER GEL. Dave Sullivan, HUMA GEL, will be on hand to share with you the benefits of Chia Seeds and additional sodium during your longer workouts.
After the run, anyone 21 or older are invited to sample some cider and wines at Aftermath Winery, 454 S Greenwich Street, Valparaiso.
Extra Mile found this article from Competitor.com
"During a marathon training cycle, you have a finite number of workouts and long runs from which you can gain fitness. Therefore, it is important to maximize each opportunity to make progress. Completing long runs in a glycogen loaded state increases the chance that you will be able to complete the run to the best of your ability, improving the overall quality of your long run.
Furthermore, carbohydrate intake before a long run aids post run recovery by reducing muscle fatigue and overall damage to the muscle fibers. Likewise, glycogen loading prior to the long run provides the muscles with essential nutrients that promote the restoration of glycogen for subsequent sessions, improving the consistency of your training.
Finally, practicing fluid and nutrient intake during your hard training sessions is essential for race day success. Not only do you need to practice the skill of drinking from a cup while running fast, but you need to train your stomach to handle liquids and gels without getting upset."
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