Run News for July 18, 2024

July 18th, 2024

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32 year old dies at Mexico City Half Marathon

A runner without a race bib collapsed and died at the finish line of the Mexico City Half Marathon last Sunday. The runner was transported to a nearby hospital, where he arrived without vital signs. He was later identified as former Mexican national team sprinter Juan Stenner.

How fitness brands can win in the new era of of AI and wearables

Industry experts at the 2024 IDEA World conference discussed how artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and wearable technology are transforming the fitness industry by enhancing the user experience and reshaping the roles of trainers and fitness businesses.

AI & Wearable Tech: while wearables are not new, the next 5 years will see significant changes due to advancements in AI. Wearable technologies and fitness apps are redefining the roles of group fitness instructors and personal trainers given the new levels of personalization and efficiency that are possible in wellness products. Consumers’ expectations are likely to shift dramatically as we move from an information era to an intelligence era.

Wearable Devices: wearables have primarily served as data capture tools, but will soon offer precise health optimization prescriptions. This evolution presents both opportunities and challenges for fitness instructors. The trainers can now analyze more data from various digital tools to offering more personalized guidance to clients, but also must avoid offering templated fitness plans, which are becoming obsolete as AI enables personalized plans instantly.

Virtual Reality in Fitness: VR is likely to transform fitness in the future, but is a supplementary tool rather than a core component of fitness programs in its current state. The new technology provides an opportunity for apps to transport users into immersive workout environments, from swinging through rainforests to hitting glowing orbs. Such experiences can attract a wider audience who might not engage in traditional fitness routines. However, the current hardware is not yet optimized for mainstream fitness use, with issues like sweating and comfort still needing refinement.

5 health benefits of bone broth

Gwyneth Paltrow went viral earlier this year for saying that she eats broth for lunch. Broth, which is touted as having many health benefits, is a liquid made from slow-cooking collagen-rich animal bones. It can also include vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery.

Here's the nutritional profile of 1 cup of organic chicken, turkey, and beef bone broth:

  • Calories: 80

  • Protein: 10 g

  • Fat: <1 g

  • Carbohydrates: 5 g

  • Iron: <1 mg

  • Sodium: 451 mg

Here are 5 health benefits to bone broth.

  1. Provides High-Quality Protein: Bone broth provides high-quality protein (about 10 grams per cup). Consuming bone broth can help you easily reach the recommended daily intake for that macronutrient. Protein has many essential health benefits, including helping you feel full, maintaining a weight that’s healthy for your body, and even supporting hair health.

  2. Boosts Hydration: The electrolyte content of broth helps to hydrate your body adequately. As long as the bones are cooked in water containing salt, there will be sodium in the broth. Salt (sodium plus chloride) is necessary for proper hydration because it brings water to your body’s cells. Plus, bone broth is a fluid that contributes to your overall daily hydration levels.

  3. Provides a Range of Essential Nutrients: As with other superfoods, bone broth is loved by nutrition experts because it packs a punch when it comes to nutrients that are instrumental to optimal health. In addition to protein and collagen, bone broth provides zinc, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin K2. Zinc is necessary for a healthy immune system and strong hair. Iron is needed for immunity and also for carrying oxygen around the body. Manganese is needed for calcium absorption and blood sugar regulation. Selenium is an antioxidant that fights oxidative stress.

  4. Supports Joint, Bone, and Skin Health: Bone broth supports joint and bone health, as well as skin elasticity. The collagen in bone broth is what makes it helpful to joint and bone health. As we age, we make less collagen, so consuming foods with collagen supports areas in our body that need it, like joints, bone, and skin. Bone broths vary in collagen content so the impact of the broth depends on the collagen levels.

  5. May Help Fight Inflammation: Bone broth may help to fight inflammation. Zinc, manganese, and selenium—all nutrients typically found in bone broth— play a role in fighting inflammation.

Lebron partners with Canyon Bicycles

LeBron James is a big bike guy. Lebron has been vocal about his love for cycling over the years as a way to stay mentally and physically fit. In mid-2022, he invested in Canyon Bicycles and this week launched the “Find Your Freedom” initiative.

“Riding a bike has always been a big part of my life. When I was growing up, it was how I got around – from riding with friends across the city to getting to practice and wherever I needed to be. It gave me the freedom to not only get to places, but to access things that otherwise would have been out of reach. Even now, riding a bike makes me feel like a kid again. There’s nothing like feeling the air on your face and that freedom to just ride.” 

- LeBron James

Why your local run store matters

If you run, you’re a runner. It doesn’t matter what pace you run or how long you go, but it does matter where you buy your running shoes.

Brian Metzler, a former walk-on Division I track athlete who has run 15 marathons, completed four Ironman triathlons and run a wide range of trail races from 5K to 100 miles shares that the best way to find your next pair of running shoes is to shop locally.

According to Brian, the best way to buy your next pair of running shoes is to walk into your local running specialty shop and spend a half hour trying on shoes with a knowledgeable shoe-fitter who knows how different shoes fit, feel and ride and what models might be best for the size and shape of your feet and the idiosyncrasies of your running gait. It doesn’t matter if you’re a young, fast runner, someone who’s been jogging forever, a middle-aged back-of-the-packer or a complete newbie to this thing we all love to do almost every day.

Shoutout to Philadelphia Runner for being named a top 100 running store! Click below to view the full list of the 100 best running stores as prepared by The Running Event.

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Top Heart Surgeon: It's Like Giving Your Body A New "Battery"

We all want more energy. Now, one doctor says he’s found the secret.

According to Dr. Steven Gundry — a husband, father, and world-renowned cardiologist — tiredness and fatigue are an epidemic in America.

Fortunately, this is a problem you can easily solve at home.

Dr. Gundry — who turns 71 this year — says his secret involves a little-known food that’s been scientifically shown to "unlock" your true physical and mental potential.