Tag: Running
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#RapOnTheRun: 2015 Raleigh Rock N Roll Half Marathon (@RunRocknRoll) Race Review (Video) #RunChat
The Rock N Roll Half Marathon Series came to Raleigh, NC this past weekend. It was the second year for the event in the Triangle. Earlier this Spring while training for the 2015 Tobacco Road Marathon (which was to be my third full marathon), I ended up having to cut back on mileage. At…
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#RapOnTheRun: Red Maca Review For Running, Energy & Endurance (Video)
I first read about red maca last year on Instagram. Red maca is a root that is grown in the Peruvian mountains. A couple of vegan athletes I follow on the ‘Gram had mentioned using red maca as part of their sports training and for endurance. I also noticed a few vegan chefs talk…
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#RapOnTheRun: 5 Easy Tips On How To Become A Runner (Video) #RunChat
Have y’all ever been interested on how to become a runner? Even more, have you ever been curious on learning more about how to get started running? In this week’s #rapontherun vlog, I share with y’all 5 easy tips on how to become a runner. I also include a few online and offline resources…
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#RapOnTheRun: 2014 Greensboro Marathon Review (Video) #GreensboroMarathon #RunChat
A photo posted by nancioishiphop (@nancioishiphop) on Oct 10, 2014 at 2:10pm PDT Well y’all my 2014 race season is officially over. Last Saturday I ran and finished the 2014 Greensboro Marathon. The 26.2 mile race was my 2nd attempt and I’m thankful to have finished in 6:35:24 (6 hours, 35 minutes, 24 seconds). Back in…
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#RapOnTheRun: A Journey Of Running 1000 Miles Begins With Making Up Your Mind #RunChat
Loading View on Instagram I haven’t made New Year’s resolutions in years. Back in January of this year set a goal to run 1000 miles by December. It seemed almost impossible and honestly a little scary. What if I tried to do it and fail? What if I got hurt? At any rate,…
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#RapOnTheRun: Atlanta’s Movers And Pacers Run Club Review #MoversandPacers #RunChat
If you’re a runner and decide to visit Atlanta, Georgia you may want to check out the Movers And Pacers run club. I follow Atlantapologist Maurice Garland on Instagram and first read about the run club earlier this year via his ‘Gram feed. Movers And Pacers is an influencer based run club created to…
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#RapOnTheRun: Recipe Review: How To Make Your Own Sports Recovery Drinks (& Save Money!) #RunChat
If you ever thought making sports recovery drinks at home (think Gatorade, GU Brew, Nuun, etc.) are hard, think again: they are much easier than you think! There are countless products available on the market and in local athletic stores. Over the past year as I’ve learned why it’s important to hydrate runs with sports…
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#RapOnTheRun: Stilettos & High Heels & IT Band Syndrome, Oh My! #RunChat
Disclaimer: This blog post is by no means meant to diagnosis a condition or prescribe any remedies. If you are having health issues, you may want to consider getting checked out by a licensed medical professional. Stilettos and high heels are kryptonite to a runner’s iliotibial band (aka the IT band). It is only…
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#RapOnTheRun: Rick Ross, Setting Intentions & Taking Action #RunChat
The opening bars of Rick Ross’ “Rich Forever” off of the Rich Forever mixtape is my favorite track of his of all time. The opening grabs my attention everytime: “I remember being blind to it / till the day I put my mind to it…” There is truth in those Rick Ross lyrics. Be…