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At last club meeting we were talking about leg cramps one of the things that works for me is Hylands Leg Cramps, you can get this on Amazon here are also some cause of these painful after effects of a run, bike or a swim. Hyland's Naturals Leg Cramp Tablets, Natural Relief of Calf, Leg and Foot Cramp, Quick Dissolving Tablets Leg cramps can indeed be a nuisance, especially when they strike unexpectedly. While there are various theories about their causes, including deficiencies in magnesium or potassium, sometimes they occur despite taking these supplements. Here are some additional tips to [...]

At Thursdays Club meeting a discussion came up on group runs. Don it trying to get a Sunday run group going on the Seaside boardwalk,  Rudy would like to start one off Monday evenings @ 6:00 pm alternating locations the River to Bay 5K and the Pine Beach 5K coarse and maybe adding some other spots.  Group runs only will succeed if more than one or two runners participate.  Mondays may not be the perfect day so let's hear your thoughts on day or days of the week, do you prefer mornings or evening runs ?

by Scott Tindal As an endurance athlete, pushing your limits and enhancing your performance is a constant pursuit. In this quest, various supplements have gained considerable attention, one of them being creatine monohydrate. But isn’t creatine for bodybuilders and strength athletes to put on muscle mass? Not necessarily. Your body actually naturally produces creatine on its own, and further saturating your creatine stores with supplementation might allow you to go a little harder on your next ride, run, or swim, improving your overall health and performance. So should you take it? Well, that depends. Consider these pros, cons, and other [...]

Rudy is still bummed out that he never got to have his 69th Birthday Party because of COVID.  So, even though he will be 73 on May 18th we will be celebrating like it's his pre 70 years.  We hope you will sign up to run a new 5K called Screamin' Hill Scramble 5K in Cream Ridge.  It's  a farm brewery with a trail course thru the farm. Pint glasses and tee shirts come with the entry fee of $45.  Please sign up as "Team Rudy".  Hope you can come out to run and celebrate Rudy! This is not a [...]

Today I’m going to review the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 THE STATS WEIGHT 10.7 oz. (304 g) for a US M9, 9.2 oz. (262 g) for a US W7.5 STACK HEIGHT / DROP 41.5 mm in the heel, 33.5 mm in the forefoot (8 mm drop) BEST FOR Comfortable, slightly firmer daily miles KEY FEATURES Flytefoam Blast+ Eco midsole, Ahar+ and Asicsgrip outsole, modified lacing system ON THE RUN Comfortable lockdown through the upperSmooth roll through the midsolePicked up a little weight over the last version PRICE $160 When the Nimbus 25 launched last year, it was a completely new shoe [...]

The Longest Race The subtitle is “Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike’s Elite Running Team”. The authors, Kara Goucher, an elite 10,000 meter and marathon specialist and Mary Pilon describe Kara’s running and racing career. They provide deep insights into the challenges faced by female runners competing in a sport controlled by men in powerful positions.  Kara discloses intimate details that are especially embarrassing because she is a self described women’s advocate. A supportive spouse, family and friends help Kara make difficult decisions, despite  death threats, that  lead to major changes and a better balance [...]