iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk , Vancouver, BC
iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava , Calgary, AB
iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heart – Christine Gracel , Calgary, AB
iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishment – Helen Kolodziejzyk , Calgary, AB
iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw , New Westminister, BC
iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris , Winnipeg, MB
iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan , Brampton, ON
iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua , Caledon, ON
iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh , Nottingham, UK
iRun because I live – Georges Schneller , Laval, QC
iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter , Clearwater , BC
iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt , Halifax, NS
iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friend – Nathalie Joncas-Caissie , St-Antoine, NB
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Carlene Paquette , Carp, ON
iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling , Ottawa , ON
iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley , Stittsville, ON
iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve , Ottawa, ON
iRun for me – Kiza Francis , Ottawa,ON
iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan , Brampton, ON
iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker , Etobicoke, ON
iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier , Gatineau, QC
iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch , Ottawa, ON
iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham , Avonmore, ON
iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre , Ottawa, ON
iRun because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan , Ottawa, ON
iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil , Lombardy, ON
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The Nutrition Survival Kit Web Extra: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Are you getting enough?Are You Eating Your Omega-3s?: Sports nutritionist Beth Mansfield gives iRunNation the lowdown on fatty acidsOmega-3 fatty acids are essential for general health, heart health, normal growth and development. For runners, omega-3 fats are even more important, since research suggests they may reduce inflammation and help to reduce recovery time after a tough training session or competition. But not all omega-3 fats are created equal. The most readily-available and beneficial forms of omega-3 fats are eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), found in the oil of fatty fish such as salmon, white tuna, mackerel, rainbow trout, herring, halibut and sardines. Alpha-linolenic (ALA) acid, the precursor or "parent" to the longer chain forms of omega-3 (DHA and EPA), is found in flaxseed, hempseed, canola, soya, walnuts and green plants. ALA has to be converted into DHA/EPA by metabolic reactions in your body in order to be useful. Sports dietitians will often recommend that healthy adult runners eat at least two servings of fish per week to boost their omega-3 fatty acid intake. Yet, despite this recommendation, many Canadian runners likely do not get enough omega-3's. The good news is that nutritional scientists have been working hard to find other ways to get these omega-3 fats into foods that we like. Microencapsulated fish oils, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, have recently been approved for use in over 50 foods here in Canada. For starters, check out the fruit juice and yogurt sections in your grocery store for a taste of these new "fishy" foods. Omega-3 fats can also be added to some foods naturally. Dairy cows fed a specially-formulated feed with fish meal produce a DHA-rich milk (for more information, visit: www.dairy-oh.com), and chickens fed ground or milled flax as part of their regular diet produce an egg yolk with a higher amount of omega-3 in the form of DHA (for more information, visit: www.burnbraefarms.com). |
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