Congratulations to Marc Weaver, who was recognized at our volunteer appreciation dinner with the 2021 Cowtown Board Member of the Year award. Marc worked harder in the past year than he could have ever anticipated, thanks to COVID. We had to face many “unknowns” such as how races were going to function — and even IF races would be able to take place. And because of these unknowns, the budget had to be re-written repeatedly. Through it all, Marc Weaver committed many hours to keeping The Cowtown going, and we are so grateful for all of his hard work. Congratulations Marc Weaver! We are proud to have you on our team! ... See MoreSee Less
Let’s go for a run! Meet at the Cowtown Office TOMORROW at 6 p.m. for a social run! We’ll go 3-4 miles and have water & gatorade at around the halfway point. Dogs and kids are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
Long-distance runners know that “hitting the wall” means getting to a point in a race where your energy and your will to keep going quickly bottoms out. “The wall” often comes late in the race when your glycogen levels (the carbohydrates that your body stores in your liver and muscles) are depleted. It’s definitely preferable to go AROUND the wall rather than OVER it, and avoid glycogen depletion altogether. Do this by starting the race at a disciplined pace so you don’t wear yourself out early. Also, take in enough carbs BEFORE you feel like you need them. Sometimes, though, the wall shows up in front of you even when you do everything right. If you find yourself instantly drained of energy at the 20-mile mark, do these 2 things. First, put carbs in your body, and give them a minute to kick in.Secondly, win the mental battle. Take control of your mind and talk back to the voices in your head telling you to quit. With the right mix of nutrition and grit, you can scale that wall and get on with your race. ... See MoreSee Less
