Run News for May 1, 2025

Junk food makes you dumber

We all know that diets high in saturated fat and refined sugar have negative effects on our bodies. Now, a recent study using virtual reality found that such a diet also negatively impacts our brains.

The study shows a link between diets high in fat and sugar with impairment of spatial navigation and memory. These findings suggest that high fat and sugar diets impede spatial navigation and memory function.

Overall, the study suggests that a good diet is important for brain health – which becomes increasingly vital as we age and natural cognition decline occurs.

We’ve long known that eating too much refined sugar and saturated fat brings the risk of obesity, metabolic and cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Now we know that these unhealthy eating increase the onset of age-related cognitive decline in middle age and older adults.

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5 tips to stay fast as you age

1. Mix in strength workouts. Consistent strength workouts should be in everyone’s weekly fitness plan. As you age, you lose muscle mass, so strength training is critical.

2. Get plenty of sleep. In the first quarter of life, you can operate on less sleep. But as you age, you need more sleep. The body needs to recover, so it can handle the physical demands you apply to it daily. For most people, that magic number lies somewhere between 7 to 9 hours each night.

3. Eat a balanced diet. A very simple and balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed foods might sound generic, but does wonders for your body. When in doubt, choose something simple and fresh instead of a packaged food item.

4. Maintain a consistent routine while taking breaks. Stay consistent, but listen to your body. Know when to take a break. By avoiding overtraining and staving off the resulting fatigue or injury, you will help not just your speed but your overall longevity as a runner too.

5. Be good to your ankles. Older runners are better able to maintain speed if they focus on lower-leg strength and flexibility as they age.

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Mothers Day gifts for wellness focused moms

Activewear & Fitness

• Rhone Revive Collection: Breathable and stylish sports bras and leggings designed for high-intensity workouts.​

• Nike Strength Kettlebell: A durable, ergonomic kettlebell suitable for versatile home workouts.​

• HIIT Training: Get functional training classes to F45, Barry’s or your local gym.​

Nutrition & Wellness

• Pressed Juicery Detox Juice Fast: A half-day cleanse featuring nutrient-rich juices and wellness shots to rejuvenate dietary habits.​

• Tost Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Beverage: A drink crafted from white tea, ginger, and elderberry, offering an alternative to traditional bubbly.

Tech & Recovery

• Homedics Smart Glo Scale: A scale that tracks health metrics like body fat and muscle mass.​

• BetterMe Health Coaching App: Features postpartum workout programs to support new mothers in their fitness journey.​

• BlissTrax App: Combines music and sound technology to facilitate meditative states during movement.​

Beauty & Home

• Live Conscious Collagen Peptides: Supports hair, skin, nails, and joint health with a blend of 19 amino acids.​

• Canopy Bedside Humidifier 2.0: Enhances air quality with mold-inhibiting parts and built-in aroma diffusion for a calming environment.​

• Tonal Home Gym: An intelligent strength training system featuring prenatal programs and adaptive workout modes.

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Ultra-Processed foods linked to preventable deaths

A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could put one at a greater risk of a premature death. Examples of UPFs include sweetened breakfast cereals, flavored potato chips, artificially flavored cheese crackers, white bread, fried chicken, energy drinks, and soda.

From a pool of 240,000 participants and 15,000 deaths, the study found that every 10% increase in UPF corresponds to a 2.7% rise in the risk of all-cause mortality.

Between 2017 and 2018, the study estimates that more than 124,000 premature deaths in the USA were due to the consumption of ultra-processed foods.

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Why is the marathon 26.2 miles?

The marathon's distance of 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) dates back to ancient legend.

In 490 B.C. a Greek messenger ran 25 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over the Persians. Upon delivering the message, the Greek messenger collapsed and died. This story laid the the foundation for the modern marathon.​

In 1896, the marathon was introduced at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens. The distance was set at 40 kilometers (24.85 miles), reflecting the distance from Marathon to Athens.

In 1897, the first Boston Marathon took place, inspired by the Olympics the previous year. The race route was 24.5 miles.

In 1908, during the London Olympics, the marathon course was extended to 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers). The extension was made to accommodate a request from the British royal family to start the race at Windsor Castle and finish the race in front of the royal box at White City Stadium.

In 1921, the 26.2 mile distance was officially made the standard marathon length.

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