Celebrate Global Running Day with me June 1 at 5:30pm! We'll meet at 24/7 Health and Fitness Center (1614 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201) for a 2 mile run, taking us to the State House and back! This is a free event. You can register to run with us on my Facebook page or if you can't run with us, you can still pledge to run on June 1 at GlobalRunningDay.org. … [Read more...]
Global Running Day
June 1, 2016 is Global Running Day. Mark your calendars now and go to http://globalrunningday.org to enter your pledge to run on Wednesday June 1! It can be a run around the block, a long run with friends, or just a game of tag with your kids. The goal is to do some sort of running.Lace up! … [Read more...]
SAVE THE DATE: Pub Run 5k – September 24
Mark your calendars now for the Pub Run 5k, Thursday September 24 at 6pm, hosted by 24/7 Health and Fitness. The run will be 3.1 miles around downtown Columbia, and ends at the Good Life Cafe where you can enjoy one of their beers on tap. The cost is only $10, and includes a free ticket for one of the craft beers at Good Life Cafe! To register, email Jessica at jrobertson@agapesenior.com! … [Read more...]
The Importance of Good Socks to Avoiding Blisters
Last week while running, a piece of sand got into my low profile sock. Unlike the clam, it did not generate a pearl in my shoe, but rather a painful blister. It was a good reminder for me that just as the right shoes are important, so are the right socks. I've been distance running in some regular old cotton socks before, and at the end of the run the bottom of my feet looked like hamburger. So what should you look for in a good sock? Look for material that wicks away moisture. Generally, this means trying to avoid 100% cotton socks. Wool or synthetic blends are best. From there, look for socks that are designed to protect your high impact areas. Most stores that carry hiking goods (like Mast General Store or Half Moon Outfitters) will carry good blister prevention running/exercise socks in addition to the traditional heavier hiking socks. I really like SmartWool Running Socks, as they're 100% wool and are designed with wicking mesh zones. Also since they're 100% wool, … [Read more...]
Saturday Run Club – July 4, 2015
The team put in that work this morning! Great job guys! Thanks @gloverkeith for leading the charge! #Repost with @repostapp. ・・・ We ran two miles. #philiplooneyfit. A photo posted by Philip Looney (@philiplooneyfit) on Jun 27, 2015 at 4:52am PDT While I was dodging sharks in Charleston, the team had a good show this past Saturday! We look forward to seeing everyone again this Saturday at 6:30am! When: Saturday July, 4 at 6:30am. Where: Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St Columbia, SC 29201 (the entrance off of Huger St.) Who: Anyone who wants to run, get some exercise, and enjoy the beauty of the Riverfront Park! How much: FREE, just show up at the park. What do I need? A few simple things: Make sure you have a good pair of running shoes. If you show up in basketball shoes, I’m going to recommend you not run so you don’t hurt yourself. Drink water through out the day, especially about 20 oz. an one to two hours before we run. Bring a bottle of water … [Read more...]