244/365 Spring is in Session - Tool for Running Outside

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

Though it is snowing here in New England, it is Spring! Time to get outside and enjoying the fresh air.




For you runners/joggers/walkers, here's a great way to map out your route: g-map! This neat tool was recommended to me by a wonderful guy named Jay here at my work. His day starts out with 30 min of calisthenics, a 4-mile run in the afternoon, and a 90 min visit to the gym twice a week. Did I mention that he's 61 years old and has been doing this since he was 20? Amazing! For G-Map, all you do is type in your starting point then double click on every intersection that you run by. It will tell you how far you've run and approximately how many calories you've burned.

A couple refreshers for outdoor activity...
1. Wear sunblock! I know it's not always sunny (in Philadelphia haha) but those rays of UVA and UVB will still sneak by the clouds and damage your skin.
2. Stay hydrated! The spring breeze is refreshing but it can make you forget that you have been sweating. Drink water before and after you run and of course throughout the day.
3. Stretch! Prevent tightness and stay limber by stretching after you exercise.

In health,

Lauren