#SLACKER HALF MARATHON 2016 HOW TO#

This is sure to be a centerpiece display for your “ego-shelf”! These trophies are taken from dead and down trees and polished in a way to preserve the naturally occurring lichen (a living organism that takes hundreds of years to grow to the size of this trophy). We partnered with local artist Randy from As Eye Saw It. Most unique of all are our top three (male and female) finisher’s trophies for each distance! These are cut from ancient Juniper wood harvested in southern Colorado.

Then, for each distance, each person that places top three in their age group/gender division get a larger, carved, wooden placement plaque! Visit to stock up on your favorite flavors of Nuun Sport and Nuun Performance!įinisher’s plaque for ALL distances! (Medal for half marathon finishers)

#SLACKER HALF MARATHON 2016 HOW TO#

There are a number of variables that contribute to your individual hydration needs as an athlete (weight, gender, etc.) Find below a guide for how to plan your hydration and nutrition before you head out for your next long workout: It is so important to provide your body with an optimal blend of electrolytes and carbohydrates in order to stay energized and strong when you’re putting it under extended stress. – During your workout, aim to consume 16-24 oz. – Workouts over 90 minutes, carbohydrates play a key role in your hydration for optimal fluid transfer – Workouts under 90 minutes require hydration replenishment with electrolyte-rich fluids To begin, below are some general best practice guidelines for optimizing your hydration plan during training: But did you know that HOW you hydrate matters? At different levels of stress and effort, your muscles require different levels of oxygen and fuel, which proper hydration can provide. As an athlete, you understand the importance of staying hydrated, especially during high-intensity training periods.

Slacker half marathon 2016