The annual Big Chill 5K run/walk is one of the most significant events most looked forward to by the Rutgers community. Over the years, the Big Chill 5K has become an event for our Rutgers community to showcase their creativity and stay updated with the latest trending themes! Have you found your theme for this year’s…
#1 Tradition This year is the 20th annual Big Chill 5K! Join the community of students, staff, alumni, family, and friends who run this race each year. #2 Support a Great Cause Donations from the race will support the No Hungry Knights Fund, which provides full or partial meal plans to Rutgers students experiencing food insecurities.…
A Story of PASSION to POSITION Written By Adam Shanley My first day on Rutgers campus in August of 2009 was overwhelming, the options to get involved and stay active never ended. My passion for Rutgers football was born from their thrilling upsets in the previous years of Louisville and South Florida. I was ready…
A Six-Minute Stretching Routine for Runners By Bill DeSimone Do you stretch as part of your workouts? “I know I should, but…not really.” If that’s your answer, here is a brief but effective routine that you can do in six minutes or less. It targets areas specific to running, emphasizes the proper “feel” of…
Virtual races are not a novel idea, but these events have exploded in popularity and variety since the start of the 2020. The widely used race promotion platform, runningusa.org, estimated that over 18.1 million people registered for a race in 2018. Of those races, the 5K is the most popular distance making up 8.9 million…
The 5-kilometer distance, or 3.1 miles, is a great goal for any new runner. In fact, the 5K distance race is the most popular event nationally by a large margin. Follow these 5K tips to best prepare and train smart for your first 5K! The Most Important Gear: Running Shoes Running is a relatively inexpensive…
Rec offers many ways to stay strong through this fitness challenge! 4 Options for Strength with Rutgers Rec: #1 Visit Our Fitness Centers All 5 of our fitness centers are OPEN and welcome you! Come check out the fitness center on your favorite campus View Facility Hours HERE #2 Personal Training Train 1-on-1 either in-person…
ACSM recommends at least 10,000 steps everyday to improve health and reduce your risk for chronic disease. 10,000 steps/day = approx 5 miles Don’t have a tracker? Most smart phones have an app built into your phone! Do you have a hard time finding ways to increase your step count throughout the day? Good news! We got some tips for…
The Secret to Success: ACCOUNTABILITY! Research has demonstrated that 95% of those who started a fitness program with a friend completed the program. Try some of these tips to help stick to your workout goals! Tricks to Sticking to Your Workout Goals: Stick with your Fit Friends… 6 feet apart 🙂 Research demonstrates that we are more…
