By Heather Cass / Contributing writer

Feb 20, 2020 at 8:21 AM Feb 20, 2020 at 8:23 AM

A random collection of running-related articles, information, and funny stuff I found while surfing around.

Worth Reading

Vox says you probably don’t understand metabolism and offers 9 facts to help clear up confusion. The headline is a little dramatic here, but there’s some useful info for us older runners in this article: Adapt or Die The United States leads the world in spending for health and fitness but still ranks lowest in measurements of actual health. Outside Magazine says maybe we just need to go back to basics. We runners….we want to be running, right? If you are looking to build strength without spending an hour in the weight room, check out this minimalist workout for all around strength.

Race Results

From Big White Trailer timing:

February 9, 2020 – ERC Valentine Prediction Run February 15, 2020 – Highmark Quad Ski / Wildcat Dash

Upcoming races

March 14— St. Patrick’s Day Distance Festival — Presque Isle, Rotary Pavilion April 4 — North East Slush Run 5K — North East April 18 — ERC Spring Into Fitness — Presque Isle

Worth making (Recipes for runners)

Taco Soup. I mean…it’s tacos you can drink? How awesome is that? Give it a try.

Group runs

Achille’s Running Shop has free weekly group runs from the store in the West Erie Plaza on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Join their Facebook group to stay up to date on group run info.

Heather Cass is an Erie-area freelance writer, runner, and active member of the Erie Runners Club for 20-plus years. She is immersed in the local fitness culture, and she’s taking your questions at zipdang22 at aol.com.