LiveWell Vermont

Are you looking to improve your running speed? Here's some tips and tricks to help! 1.) Watch your Form: The key to running well at any speed is proper running form. Proper running form means keeping your upper body tall and relaxed, keeping your arms swinging forward and back at a low 90 degree angle (rather than swinging out to the side), and striking the ground with your mid-foot landing underneath your hip. 2.) Count Your Steps: Familiarize yourself with your stride turnover which is the rate of steps your take while running regardless of pace. The fastest most efficient runners have a cadence of around 180 steps per minute and keep their feet close to the ground taking speedy short steps. Find your magic number by running for one minute and counting the number of times your right foot hits the ground. Multiply that by 2. 3.) Try Interval Training: Short bursts of high intensity running can help improve your speed significantly. It also burns major calories in much le...

Have you started a running routine this year or are looking for some advice on starting running? Check out these great tips to get you started. 1.) Invest in the right shoes/gear . If your feet and knees are hurting or you running shirt is uncomfortable, it won't make running much fun for you. You don't need to have a lot of gear, just a few things that make running comfortable! 2.) Don't start out trying to go for a fast pace/time. Go for distance at first and don't worry about your pace. Once you have a solid base for mileage, then start adding speed work into your routine if it's your goal to get faster. 3.) Join a running group. Running solo has it's benefits too, but a running group can be very motivating especially on days when you're struggling to get out of the house. 4.) Make running a habit. Even if this means going out for just a few minutes a day - make sure that you get in a routine. 5.) Build mileage gradually. Too much too soo...

It's time for the corporate cup again! Registration is now open!   If you register by April 30th, the cost is $25 per person/$75 per team.  After April 30th , the cost is $50 per person/$150 per team.

If you're planning on participating in the Corporate Cup 5k today, then you may be wondering what to do about the warm temperatures that are expected. Below are some ways you can beat the heat during a tough workout! While you may not be able to apply all of these to race day, you can keep these in mind for the upcoming summer months! 1.) Run/Walk/Workout by effort not by pace. Working out in the heat is a good way to learn to focus on how you feel during a workout. 2.) Don't wear dark colors or cotton. The gear you wear matters and can make the difference between a great workout and a miserable one! 3.) Start your workout hydrated and keep hydrating. It's important to make sure you're hydrated well before and after your workout. 4.) Run early or late if possible. The early morning hours are the coolest time of day. If you can, adjust your workouts accordingly. 5.) Get off the roads. Asphalt and concrete absorb heat. Try to get off the roads and onto the t...