Fall Running Tips and Motivation: “Your sweat is your fat crying. Keep it up.”

By Dan Gardner, TOCA Special Running Correspondent

It’s time to enjoy the beautiful fall days and what could be better than a good run (or walk)?  Enjoy a newly colored route and stay in shape!  Running in cool weather is so exhilarating.

Here are some fall running tips:

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*  It’s probably time to check your shoes.  The tread may be worn from your summer work and who doesn’t like to go shopping for a new pair of shoes?

*  Because you no longer need to avoid the heat of the day by running early in the morning – unless that is something you like to do – get some extra sleep in the morning and do your run in the late afternoon.  If you are semi-retired like me, do the middle of the day.  NICE.

*  Even though you are not sweating as much, you still need to hydrate.  A famous CC coach once said, “Your sweat is your fat crying.  Keep it up.”

*  As fall wears on, keep an eye on the weather.  Rain and/or strong winds can make for a tough run.  Watch for puddles and even some slippery conditions.

*  As you enjoy the beautiful fall colors, be sure you dress properly.  You may also want to have a pair of gloves handy.

Feel free to contact me – Dan Gardner at twin1gard@aol.com – your TOCA Running Editor.  I have a multitude of ideas and my advice is free (and I’m getting a little lonesome for someone – anyone – to ask me something . . . .).

Finally – to help make TOCA the best membership association it can be – keep that brain working as you get very much needed exercise and formulate how YOU can play a part in making TOCA the best association it can be. Until next time, be well, be smart, be healthy and be TOCA!