Covered Bridges Half Marathon

Race Winner Rich Smith Enfield NH. Rich is a back to back race winner. Congratulations to ALL our runners.  To run in this heat and humidity you are all WINNERS!! Race Results are posted!! http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/vt/Jun2_22ndCo_set1.shtml Congratulations to our Top Three Women and Men! Krista Brown, Lindsay Crouse and Brittany Boulanger Jotham Burnett, Rich Smith and Ben Schippers More pics will be posted over the next few days ( http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/CoveredBridgesHalfMarathon/2013 ) There was NO Official RACE PHOTOGRAPHER so if you have pics or videos you'd like to share. please email the jpgs and YouTube links to:  coveredbridgeshalfmarathon@gmail.com See you next year for the 23rd Annual CBHM Mike, Bill and the Race Committee  Follow us: Official Website Blog Twitter Facebook  Covered Bridges Half Marathon  We are Boston Strong!

From About.com-Running Staying hydrated is critical to your running performance and, more importantly, for preventing heat-related illnesses. Dehydration in athletes may lead to fatigue, headaches , decreased coordination, and muscle cramping . Other heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke , have even more serious consequences. Runners need to pay attention to what and how much they’re drinking before, during and after exercise. Pre-Run Hydration If you're doing a long run or race (more than 8 to 10 miles), it's important to make sure you're well-hydrated during the few days leading up to your long run . You know you're well-hydrated if you void large volumes of pale urine at least six times a day.  In the days leading up to your long run (or race), drink plenty of water and nonalcoholic fluids . Not only does alcohol dehydrate you, but it can also prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. It's not a good idea to ...