About Nicholas Bruce

Nick is a recent graduate of the University of Dayton where he studied Public Relations and Marketing. He is an avid runner and was the president of the running club at UD. Nick will continue to contribute for the runners section.

A-Z The Best Food For Runners: A

February 25, 2011 by Nicholas Bruce

Everyone loves food. Every....some of us love running. So which foods are the best to stock up on while you pursue that illusive runner's body? This is the first in a series going through each letter of the alphabet in which I'll tell you what to eat during the day, what to eat before or during a workout and even throw a few healthy desserts in there. Let's do this Sesame Street style, one letter at a time. Lunch/Dinner Most of us are searching for some new things to spice up our lunch and/or dinner menus, and don't want to try anything too crazy. One of the simplest foods that … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Long Distance Training (part 2)

November 16, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

Last week I listed a few things that are important before you begin to try and increase your weekly mileage, so this week I'll be going into a little more detail while also detailing a few training plan options. Before you set out on increasing your mileage, it is very important to set goals for yourself. A great example of a goal for someone whose runs max out at three or four miles is to run a 10k (6.2 mile race). If you don't want to sign up for a race right away, a simple goal of increasing your mileage by a mile a week is easily attainable. Since you will be increasing the number of … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Long Distance Training

November 9, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

For most people running three miles at a time is enough. But for us other crazy people, we need more and will try feverishly to increase the number of miles we can run at one time. This will be the first in a series on how you, that's right YOU, can get yourself to run more than three miles at one time. Before you begin to think about increasing your mileage, there are some things that you need to have handy and some simple, but important, things to know about. 1. Buy yourself a running watch. A simple watch that keeps track of your time will do fine, but a watch like the Nike+ … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Running Taboos & Etiquette

October 26, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

Running is simple right? How could you screw up something that millions of people do every day, without incident? LOTS OF WAYS. Many of us runners take for granted the certain disgusting things we do when we run and the certain things that we are doing horribly wrong. So please, before you start running all willy-nilly, please consult my list and save yourself from imminent embarrassment and humiliation. 1. You are probably tying your shoes wrong Your shoelaces should be tied in a horizontal or "Reef Knot" fashion and not in "Granny Knot" style. Watch this video from Runner's World … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Surviving the Cold Run

October 19, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

Now that summer has been over for a few weeks, and cold fall temperatures are creeping in, it's important to get into some good habits when it comes to preparing for cold weather runs. If living in Dayton for the past three years, and Cleveland for the first 18, has taught me anything it's that the weather in the fall can be wildly unpredictable. It can be 20 degrees and snowy one day while soaring to a balmy 40 degrees with soul-crushing wind. There are some easy things to take note of, however, to take to make your lovely fall run more bearable. Dressing for the part You've seen … [Read more...]

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13.1 Miles to Freedom

September 21, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

The 2010 Air Force Marathon was an amazing event that went well beyond my expectations. There were over 9,000 participants for all events (10k, 5k, half marathon and full marathon) and could not have been put together better. The 5k was held Friday night at the Nutter Center in Fairborn, with all other events taking place early Saturday morning. Along with 4,302 other runners, I completed the half marathon. This was my first half marathon, I did a full marathon in 2009 but never a stand alone half, and am completely hooked. I ran the race in one hour and 55 minutes, which was just under my … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Treadmill Running

September 14, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

As the beautiful weather that has dominated our summer comes to end, many runners will be moving their workouts indoors to gyms and home gyms. This can be incredibly boring/daunting to some of us, but also an opportunity for some great treadmill workouts that allow you to monitor your pace with ease. Before getting on the treadmill, make sure to adjust the incline of the machine to 1-3% grade. Doing this will account for the grip and flatness of the treadmill. Running outside will include natural hills, which treadmills don't have. The treadmill also grips to your feet, so you don't fall … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Before & After the Run

August 17, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

This week we will be looking at what to do before, and after your run. It is very important to be well-prepared before you go running, as it is also important to recover from your run properly. Any run needs to start with a good night's rest, which is obviously important for giving you optimal energy for your run. Six-eight hours of sleep is optimal for maximum performance, although some people can run on less. After the wake-up, it's important to eat and drink something to give you a little energy. A light meal of peanut butter on toast works best for me, but you can also try a small … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Buying Running Shoes

August 10, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

Running can be very physically and emotionally demanding, and without the right shoes on your feet it can be very painful. With the right shoes you can expect to be less injury prone and will have faster times and more enjoyable and comfortable runs. The best way to find the perfect shoes for you is to go to a local running store where your feet can be looked at and you can count on expert opinion for recommendations. For a list of great stores you can check here. For a great local store, check out Up and Running, which is located on Far Hills Avenue. For those of you who don't have a great … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Avoid Common Running Injuries

August 3, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

My beat up running shoes, 250+ miles...aka ready to be retired.

Welcome all to the new running section of DaytonMostMetro.com! Here I will be posting information on upcoming races, recommending some awesome recipes for runners, giving suggestions of routes to run in Dayton and giving out tons of general running tips and news. Training Tuesday will be a weekly post pertaining to all things that have to do with...you guessed it, training. Check back every Tuesday for important training plans, tips, routes and much more that will make running a lot easier for you! The topic for this week is one that I believe should be important to every runner, … [Read more...]

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