Fire Up Chips: Monday Motivation

Change your mind about where you want to be in life! Check out this video for some Monday motivation.

Good luck with finals

Fire Up Chips

Written by: Derrick Morris

Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fviFNrWKzZ8

Fire Up Chips: Tips for Studying for Finals

With finals coming up this week here are ten tips for preparing yourself in the right way.:

1. Keep your energy levels high: Avoid sleep deprivation and make sure that you are allowing yourself enough time to study.

2. The 50-10 rule: Study one subject for 50 minutes and take the last 10 minutes of an hour to relax and clear your mind. The results will be beneficial and you will get a more focused look at your material for 50 minutes. An alarm will be beneficial.

3. Organize a calendar: Set aside specific study times for each subject and exam times. Seeing all of this will benefit you and you will have more of an idea of how much time you have for everything.

4.Create outlines and study guides one week before exam: This will benefit your mind and time. Creating study guides is the most time consuming part of studying. Once you have the study guide done you will be able to study from it before exam time.

5. Study in groups only if it is focused studying: Sometimes groups of friends want to study in groups and it becomes a social study group with little studying going on. Only study with your group of friends if it benefits you and your current study habits.

6.Take your time:Sometimes because of time constraints and other on campus involvements we rush to get things done. When studying take as much time as you need to understand the material fully and don't feel rushed by peers, deadlines or other involvements. You are a student first.

7. Practice exams and practice problems are your best friend: Take advantage! Finish each problem and exam fully and make sure you understand what the test will look like. Studying the material that the teacher has given will put you in a better position to do well on the final.

8. Relax!: This is the biggest part of feeling prepared. After you have spent countless hours in the library and looking at your study guide it is time to relax you mind and body. No need to be tense, take a deep breath and have confidence in yourself. You've prepared for this!

9. Create a homemade quiz: Have family or friends quiz you on the material you are studying for. This type of practice will benefit you in the long run.

10. Eat healthy foods: Make sure you put the right things in your body. Eat a good breakfast the morning of the exam and make sure your give yourself enough time to eat it. Putting the right foods in your body will give you more energy before the test.

Fire up chips!!!

Good Luck with finals!

Written by: Derrick Morris

source:http://thesocialu101.com/10-study-tips-for-final-exams/

Staying Hydrated: How Much Water Should You Drink Daily?

A big part of running long distance races is staying hydrated. Keeping the right amount of water in your body allows it to function at a better rate. Runners are typically very active people and the more active lifestyle that you have the more water your body needs. The amount of water your body needs also is dependent on climate, environmental conditions and medication that you may be taking. If you stick to the eight-glasses-a- day rule you should be fine with your water consumption. There is no need to drink more water than you need to as you could suffer from water intoxication. Endurance athletes (long distance runners) can sometimes make the mistake of putting too much water into their bodies. They over estimate how much water their body needs in comparison to the amount of sweat their body produces on its own. Being an endurance athlete you should avoid dehydration which can be caused by heat, sweat or sickness. Dehydration is cause when you lose 3%-5% of your body fluids. If you start to feel dehydrated take frequent sips of water, DO NOT gulp down gallons of water. Doing this will shock your body and the effects would be negative. Endurance Athletes sometimes substitute water for sports drinks like Gatorade and PowerAde. Sports drinks do not have the same benefits to the body as water does. Sports drinks don't hydrate the body like water does and contains sugars which contribute to your daily calorie intake. The eight-glasses-a-day rule will give you a benchmark of how much water you should be drinking but it’s important to listen to your own body. Depending on your body's activity you would need more water than that.

Fire Up Chips! Stay Hydrated

Written by: Derrick Morris

source:https://www.sharecare.com/health/water-liquid-nutrient/article/how-much-water-do-you-really-need

Fire Up Friday!

Today is that magical Friday that we have all been looking forward too! The week is over and we all get a chance to rest for a couple days before we are back at it. With next week being finals week it’s time to finish strong and study hard. Go into this final week giving your last big push to make sure your grades are where you want them to be. There are some sporting events that any Chippewa fan should attend. Friday our Men's Hockey club team takes on SVSU at the Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena starting at 9pm. There is also a Men’s Basketball game at home Saturday at 4:30 vs Texas Southern. Go out and support your fellow Chippewas! Fire Up Chips!  

Source: http://www.cmuchippewas.com/

       Written by: Kahari Vidro

5 of the toughest races in North America

Have you ever wondered about the hardest cross country races in North America? We did a little research to see just what some of these races area and what makes them so difficult. Let’s take a look at some of the hardest races that many people attempt each year. The first one on our list is the Loon Mountain Race in Lincoln, New Hampshire. This race is a 5.5 mile race with a 2,200 vertical gain that leaves runners exhausted by the end of it. The race is usually held in July and was part of the 2014 US Mountain running championships. The second toughest race listed is the 7-sisters trail race held in Amherst, Massachusetts. The race is held on the rugged Mt. Holyoke Ridgeline, and contains a 3,700 foot climb. Runners who compete in this event may experience cuts, scrapes, and bruises, but that’s common for this race. The third is a race that will last for 7 days and consists of 6 stages. The race is called Grand to Grand Ultra to Escalante National Staircase. The race starts in the Grand Canyon Village of Arizona, and will run to Escalante National Staircase, Utah. Runners must carry all of their gear except for water which is provided to them. The race is most known for its amazing scenery along the way. Number four is Speedgoat 50k in Snowbird, Utah. The race is held at Snowbird ski and snow resort and contains eight major climbs and descends along the way. Overall the course contains about 26,000 feet of climbing and descending! The fifth and final race we are going to cover is the Mt. Washington Road Race in Gorham, New Hampshire. This race is 7.6 miles long with a 6,288 foot climb, which happens to be the highest peak in the Northeastern US. This race has a 22% grade in the final 100 yards, and if runners aren’t careful you will burn your legs and lungs. We presented you with the toughest races now runners go tackle it!

Source: http://running.competitor.com/2014/08/photos/north-americas-challenging-races_108159

            Written by: Kahari Vidro

10 interesting facts about running!

Do you want to know 10 interesting facts about running? Well we are providing you with 10 awesome facts that you may not have known about running. Check these out:

1. A man known as Stefaan Engels from Belgium holds the record for running the most consecutive marathons. His record is 365! It was set in 2011 when Engels was 49 years old.
2. Athletes that compete while wearing the color red are more likely to win events compared to any other color.
3. The record for the fastest mile set by a man is 3:43:13. It was set by Moroccan runner Hitcham El Guerrouj in 1999
4. The fastest mile for a women is 4:12.56 and was set by Russian athlete Svetlana Masterkova in 1996
5.  The oldest person to complete a marathon was 100 years old! An Indian man named Fauja Singh set the record and was born in 1911. Singh didn’t start running till age 89.
6. 26 bones, 33 joints, 112 ligaments, and a ton of nerves, tendons, and blood vessels make up our feet.
7. Professional runners are very consistent ranging from 185-200 steps per minute.
8. Music can boost your running performance by up to 15%.
9. Most runners say that bananas are the food that they can’t live without. Pumping the Potassium!
10. Runners who participated in the Great Wall Marathon in China climbed 5,164 steps for a total of 26.2 miles.
         For more fax check out this link: https://missioninnrun.wordpress.com/2013/09/27/20-fun-interesting-facts-for-runners/

                     Written by: Kahari Vidro

Five Differences Between Cross Country and Track

For more of an understanding of the differences between cross country and track, today we have five differences that explain how the two sports are different even though they are connected.

-Cross country races are longer distance races typically lasting between 5k and 10k depending on gender and what division the college race is held. For women division one races they are 5k and men races at the division one level are 8k during the season and 10k for regional and national races. Track holds races of 100 meters to 3000 meter races and relays.

- Cross country can run races in many different places. Golf courses, parks and fields are all places where cross country races can take place. Cross country at the college level can also run in different types of weather. Track races at the college level are limited to the track both indoor and outdoor.

-For Track there are many events and different races. If a runner is great at running one event that will be the only thing they participate in during the meet. It is different for cross country because there is only one race/ event going on.

-Running a distance cross country race uses completely different muscles than running a 100 meter dash. A runner could be in shape for running an 8k race but not in shape for a 200 meter relay.

-Track consists of many other events such as the discus and long jump. In cross country the race is the main event and typically it takes longer for a track meet to finish as opposed to a cross country race.

written by: Derrick Morris

Source:https://runfreeforever.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/track-vs-cross-country-yes-there-is-a-big-difference/