Running socks are very important especially when you will be running 26.2 miles. If your heel starts to rub or you get a blister, it will make for a very long day and several painful days thereafter.
There are many running socks brand and most can be bought online or at your local running shoe store. When buying running socks choose one with the following benefits :-
1) Wicks away moisture from your feet
2) Helps prevent blisters
3) Is not made of cotton – you want to avoid cotton. Cotton retains sweat that causes blister
Running socks packs have a list of benefits written at the back.
written by Constantine Njeru
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Nipples bleeding when running is a common running problem among male runners. The bleeding happens when your running T-shirt rubs against your tender nipples.
This is how the bleeding happens
When you run your t-shirt moves up and down, that movement rubs on your nipples. The friction on your nipples makes them tender. Open wounds form and blood starts to flow out. When the salt from your sweat rubs on the open wounds you start feeling pain. Experts call this Nipple Chafing!
How to Avoid Bleeding Nipples
- Apply a layer of vaseline over your Nipples, some marathons even offer Vaseline enroute.
- Put a bandage over the nipples. This will prevent direct contact.
Another funny solution that I found at a Runners world article on this topic was this one:
Here is an easy solution, although a slightly embarrassing one… wear a ladies sports bra. They hide easily under a t-shirt and stop the chafe! Go ahead and laugh it up… I’ll see you at the finish line… bloody nipple free!
Posted by: Male Runner
written by Constantine Njeru
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These minerals are common in food. Sodium chloride is table salt, and both sodium and chloride are found in many, if not most, foods. Potassium is found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, legumes, and nuts.
Eating a nutritious balanced diet should give your body essential minerals of sodium and chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium.
Sodium chloride, potassium are electrolytes which are important for proper functioning of muscles.
How the body loses this minerals
Sportsmen & women, runners, athletes lose these minerals mainly through sweat.
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In 2008 U.S Consumer report tested over 205 shoe brands and the Nike Air Zoom Vomero+2 was judged to be the best running shoe. The Nike Air Zoom Vomero+2 topped the rankings for men’s and women’s shoes.
The Nike Air Zoom Vomero+2 scored top marks in :-
- Cushioning
- Stability
- Flexibility
- Weight
- And Breathability …ah! according to CR, shoes that dissipate sweat quickly keep feet cooler and reduce the risk of bacterial or fungal infection.
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