1) Your Daily Training Diet

You’ve committed to running a 5K or 12K, and you’ve got your training plan in place. But how much attention have you given to your nutrition? Can you run a race on Cheetos or french fries? Probably. But you won’t perform as well, and you definitely won’t feel as good as if you had followed a good training diet. If you need specific help getting started, visit our nutrition page http://www.firsthealth.org/fitness/Pinehurst/nutrition.asp for upcoming classes and my contact information.

Make a point to fuel your body well on a daily basis to get the most out of your training.

1. Eat at least three kinds of wholesome foods at each meal
2. Eat two kinds of wholesome foods at each snack
3. Eat even-sized meals throughout the day, as opposed to a small breakfast and a belly-stuffing meal at the end of the day
4. Choose to eat at least 90% quality foods
5. Choose a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables each day: red grapes, leafy greens, yellow peppers, orange carrots, blueberries, etc. to get a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support your immune system and help with recovery after training.
6. When you eat grains, make sure

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The Sly Fox has been a sponsor for years, so it is no wonder the reindeer is visiting, but we wonder what he’s going to do in the phone booth? Call Santa? I guess we will have to wait and see…

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The Reindeer Fun Run crew will be slinging drinks at First Friday.  Come on out for the final show of the season with Cody ChestnuTT.

Universally hailed as a thrilling new figure in music for his edgy, lo-fi debut, The Headphone Masterpiece, back in 2002, Cody ChesnuTT is a soul troubadour whose frank, socially conscious ruminations on life continue to challenge popular notions of what modern soul music can look and sound like: . A raw storyteller for the people wearing a guitar and a toothpick-chewing smirk; a. A wide-eyed, intense soul brother in a crazy-fly get-up singing about bedraggled love in the land of Lost Angeles. He’s all of that, but wiser now while still wearing poetic license on his skin like a battle scar. The Atlanta native has always stood his own creative ground , ever since he first holed himself up in his bedroom to record The Headphone Masterpiece, armed with his DIY musical arsenal: a drum machine, an array of instruments, a dusty four-track cassette recorder and a giant pair of headphones to block out the world. The result was an unvarnished collection of songs – 36 in total -which alchemized his love of a multitude … continue

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The medals have arrived! Can’t wait to start handing them out to all our 12k finishers next Saturday! Looks like it will be a record turn out!

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Possibly getting ready for the Blessing of the Hounds on Thanksgiving morning, the reindeer is now accompanied by his gingerbread rider.  While gingerbread men are know to run, run as fast as they can, this cool cookie appears to be taking it easy while waiting for the hunt to begin. Speculation surrounding the pair is that they are making their way to the 7th Annual Reindeer Fun Run on Saturday, December 7 in Aberdeen, NC.  If you happen to spot the reindeer around the area, please let us know.

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Proceeds from the Reindeer Fun Run are invested in the youth of our community. 100% of donations made after Nov 1^st  are given to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills. Over the past seven years, over $117,000 has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills.

The Boys & Girls Club serves over 300 children each day during the school year. Each day homework is completed during “Power Hour” and proven national programs are provided such as “Smart Moves” a prevention program addressing drug and alcohol use. There is time for free play too and basketball, tennis, and ping pong and pool are popular activities.

Each day during the summer, the Club offers endless array of activities that foster learning and developing strong character plus three healthy meals. Swimming, bowling, and trips to the zoo are popular summer activities.

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We are so happy to have Carolina Snapshot this year! Thank you for all of your hard work in making this event even better – it’s going to be a great, fun-filled day!

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With so much that goes into making the Reindeer Fun Run work, we are so grateful to Kate’s Events for organizing the event year after year! This year is going to be great and we can’t wait – thanks Kate’s Events!

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We are so thankful to have Rita’s Ice Custard as a 2012 Reindeer Fun Run sponsor! This year’s event is going to be great and it’s better because of our wonderful sponsors, like Rita’s Ice Custard!

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Dicks Sporting Goods is new to Moore County, but they have immediately gotten involved in the community. We are pumped to have Dicks Sporting Goods come on as a sponsor this year – make sure to see their coupon, https://reindeerfunrun.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dicks-Coupon-2012.jpg, and check out Dicks Sporting Goods today!

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Not only is The Sly Fox a sponsor for the Reindeer Fun Run, they are also involved with First Friday, which is such a fun event in the area. We are so grateful to have The Sly Fox as a Reindeer Fun Run sponsor for the second year in a row!

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Make sure you check out the magazine, http://www.pinestrawmag.com/ and get up to date on everything in the area! Thank you again PineStraw Magazine – we are so excited to have such a great sponsor!

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The Reindeer Fun Run is exciting to have Sayer Photography on board. It’s going to be a great event that’s fun for the whole family – thanks again Tim and Sayer Photography!

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Page Furniture has a 12,000 square foot showroom full of beautiful and unique items – whether you’re looking for chests, dining room tables or chairs, you can find something great at Page Furniture.

Thank you again Page Furniture for being a Reindeer Fun Run sponsor and helping make this event a great and fun event!

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Bradford Wealth Management focuses its charitable resources 100% right here in Moore County, typically giving at least 1% of gross revenue and over 100 volunteer hours to the community – we are very excited to have Bradford Wealth Management as a part of the Reindeer Fun Run this year!

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In addition to being a sponsor, Watch My Wag is helping with our pet bandanas. If you are planning to bring your dog along, make sure to check out the bandanas and stop by the Watch My Wag booth on race day!

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Thank you again Sport Clips for sponsoring the Reindeer Fun Run and benefiting the Boys &
Girls Club of the Sandhills!

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Make sure to check out the Mellow Mushrooms Bake Bus on race day for pizza and soft pretzels.
Thank you again Mellow Mushroom for helping make this year’s event even better…and
delicious too!

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If you’re looking for insurance coverage that’s right for you, contact Andy Bleggi Agency. Located at the intersection of Southwest Broad Street and Morganton Road (behind The Sly Fox restaurant), you can get great help with all your insurance questions.

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Thank you Panera Bread!

Panera Bread has been a Reindeer Fun Run sponsor since 2010 – that first year Panera Bread provided bagels and coffee to all the runners! What’s better than hot coffee and a bagel when you finish a run? We are very excited to have Panera as a sponsor again this year!

Panera Bread in Aberdeen serves the community in many ways – through events like this that benefit others and through their wonderful food! From delicious baked goods, bagels and coffee to sandwiches, salads and soup, there is something for everyone. Make sure to check out Panera’s store in Aberdeen and stop by their booth on race day!

Sponsor since 2011!

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