For uncomplicated pregnancies, regular participation in aerobic and strength training weekly is recommended during pregnancy. Comfortably holding a conversation while running is an appropriate intensity level of training surrounding a pregnancy.
Charm City Run is Running the New York City Marathon: Kelly's Perspective
My Running Journey: By CCR Elite Team Member Devin Horseman-Guy
Return to Running Postpartum With A Healthy Pelvic Floor
It’s no secret that right after having a baby there is some physical rehabilitation that needs to occur. Many women experience that noodle-like feeling in their core. Many women experience new leakage that has not been problematic before. Simple tasks that were easy before such as getting on and off the floor may not be so simple after giving birth. As you continue to get stronger and more active postpartum, how do you know when it is time to start running again? Here are some guidelines.
CHARM CITY RUN IS RUNNING THE NEW YORK CITY MARATHON AS A TEAM: JENNY'S PERSPECTIVE
Running has always been a big part of my life. I took my first steps at one of my dad’s races at the Inner Harbor. I played soccer because I could run up and down the field for 90 minutes, and ran track in high school. Running took a back seat during college and early 20s because I was enjoying life to the fullest.
Charm City Run is Running the New York City Marathon as a Team: Bobby's Perspective
I never considered myself to be a runner until high school. I joined my cross country team simply to make friends since I was the new kid on the block. I was lucky enough to have my first spike night at the old Charm City Run in Clarksville. It was a great experience, and I learned immediately that running was more than just quickly putting one foot in front of the other. I developed a passion for the sport thanks to my team and coaches, and realized that I could be a runner if I just took the chance.
Why I Trail Run: An Appalachian Trail RunVenture
Trail running is hard, complicated and at times, it can be frustrating. Trail running is also enthralling, natural, the trail is alive and provides the greatest sensation of accomplishment I have ever found. Trail running is spiritual for me, as much as it is physical. My friend and running partner, Celia and I, are running the Appalachian Trail (AT), from Georgia to Maine in long weekend segments. We are two mothers of two, with full time jobs and full plates who created this opportunity for ourselves. We named it the AT RunVenture Project because we wanted to keep it fun, an adventure in exploration
The History of the Baltimore Women's Classic 5K from the Perspective of Mother and Daughter
Running is something that, for me, evolved over time. It began with friends as a way to get exercise and connect with other women. Most races in the 1980s were co-ed…The Rite of Spring, The Constellation 10K, The Crustacean Crawl, and the Father’s Day 5K. The Lady Equitable was unique because it was a women’s only race. It was sponsored by Equitable Back and the course was in downtown Baltimore. After many mergers, Equitable Bank no longer exists nor does this race.
Run Strong(er): Why Strength Training is The Missing Link To Running Performance
Training to become a better runner is an arduous journey. You dedicate hours per week to logging miles; each stride over the pavement bringing you closer to shaving seconds – or minutes – from your race times. Tempo runs, hills, sprints, and intervals all cycle in and out of your arsenal. Your nutrition is dialed in, and your recovery habits are on point. Though the process is challenging, you’ve been here before, and you know exactly what to do to get the needle to move. Well, until the needle slows. Or stops.
Running on Empty
I put off working with a nutritionist until it was the last thing I could think of to improve my running. Charm City Run Nutrition Program Coach and Sports Dietitian Sarah Schlichter and I actually exchanged emails months before I decided to move forward. I wasn’t sure, at that time, I could change. I’m pretty stubborn about certain things, and food has always been one of them. My friends and family actually used to call me “Picky Nicky” because of how particular I was about what I would eat growing up.
