Fit Tip

Been shopping lately?  I've noticed that so many products now are created out of recycled (water) bottles.  Awesome!

Nike and Converse are now recycling worn-out tennis shoes.  Donate your kicks to the Nike-Reuse-A-Shoe program for repurposing to create sports surfaces including courts and tracks.  Most Nike stores provide a drop off.  Check out www.Nike.com for the nearest outlet.

Another great excuse for wearing out your running shoes!

Fit Tip

It's fall, and in theory, that means cooler weather.  Its a great time of year to participate in an event that you might, or might not have ever tried before.    Here's a copy of the Houston Running Calendar so you can find a race that will entice you! 
Not quite ready?  Now you know where to look for upcoming events; each month ahead is listed.  Pick a goal date and go-

SEPTEMBER
Alaina Dixon 5 Miler (Uptown/Galleria area, next on 2 Sep 2013)
Big Dipper Dash 5K Run/Walk (Houston Heights, next on 7 Sep 2013)
Just Run For A Just Cause (Katy, next on 7 Sep 2013)
BON Green Dress Run (Rice Village, next on 7 Sep 2013)
9/11 Heroes Run (Ellington Airport, next on 7 Sep 2013)
Sand Crab 5K & 10K (Galveston, next on 7 Sep 2013)
This Is Kingwood 5K (Kingwood, next on 7 Sep 2013)
Chili's 5K (Missouri City, next on 7 Sep 2013)

Run or Dye (Reliant Park, next on 14 Sep 2013)

Toga Fun Run (Kemah, next on 14 Sep 2013)

March of Faith Prostate Awareness 5K Run/Walk (Pearland, next on 14 Sep 2013)

Needville Main Street Mixer 5K (Needville, next on 14 Sep 2013)
Be The One Walk+Run (Sugar Land, next on 14 Sep 2013)
CASA Superhero 5K (Jones State Forest/Conroe area, next on 14 Sep 2013)
Hometown Heroes 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run (West Columbia, next on 14 Sep 2013)
Racing Humans Adventure Mud Run (Conroe, next on 14 Sep 2013)
Glow In The Park Run (New Caney, next on 14 Sep 2013)
Toughest 10K (Kemah, next on 21 Sep 2013)
Superhero 5K, benefiting Keep Kids Connected (Katy, next on 21 Sep 2013)
Dream Center 5K (Conroe, next on 21 Sep 2013)
Bearkat Bash 5K Run/Walk (Klein, next on 21 Sep 2013)
AIM for the CURE Melanoma 5K Walk and Fun Run (Texas Medical Center, next on 21 Sep 2013)
New Life 5K & Kid's Walk (Tomball, next on 21 Sep 2013)
Houston Texans Running of the Bulls 5K (Reliant Park, next on 22 Sep 2013)

Fort Bend County Parade 5K (Richmond, next on 27 Sep 2013)

PCOS Awareness Fun Run and Walk (downtown, next on 28 Sep 2013)

Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run and Kids 1K (Galveston, next on 28 Sep 2013)

La Porte Paramedic Fun Run (La Porte, next on 28 Sep 2013)

Gritty Goddess 5K Obstacle Run (Galveston, next on 28 Sep 2013)

GRITTY KIDS 1 Mile Obstacle/mud run (Galveston, next on 28 Sep 2013)

Houston Livestock and Rodeo - Baytown/Highlands Rowdy Rodeo Run (Baytown, next on 28 Sep 2013)

Patriot Day 5K (downtown, next on 28 Sep 2013)
HARRA Cross Country Relay (Spotts Park/Washington Ave area, next on 28 Sep 2013)
Miles For Smiles (Houston Heights, next on 28 Sep 2013)
BIG Love Fun Run (Pearland, next on 28 Sep 2013)
Woodforest Charity Run (Conroe, next on 28 Sep 2013)

Texas10 Katy (Katy, next on 29 Sep 2013)

Houston Run For Recovery 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K (downtown, next on 29 Sep 2013)

Fit Tip

Nutrition 101

 

Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram.

Protein contain 4 calories per gram.

Fat contains 9 calories per gram.

Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram.

 

*The prime function of carbohydrate is to provide energy for the various tissues of the body.  Under normal situations, the nervous system relies exclusively on glucose as an energy source.  Carbohydrates are also protein sparing, which means that muscle tissue is not used as a fuel source if carbohydrate stores are adequate.

Approximately 130 grams of dietary carbohydrate is necessary to support normal daily brain function!







 

 

*facts found in Cooper Institute publications