Labor Day – A Day Off!

The benefits of a day off.

Here at Baudry Therapy Center we’re always encouraging our clients to reach for their goals. This usually means more hard work, more exercise, and more committments. We all know that this is what it takes to accomplish anything worthwhile. We are honored to be a part of your success stories. But in addition to all of the hard work put in, time off is absolutely necessary for success. A day off allows our bodies to recover, re-charges our energy, and renews our spirit.

This weekend brings Labor Day. A national holiday celebrating hard working Americans since 1882. Use this day to take a break. Whether it is physically, or mentally, take the time to re-fill the tank, to relax, and have some fun.

Here are 3 reads for Labor day.

About Labor Day

Labor day Recipes, What to eat?

and more than you ever wanted to know about Labor Day and what to do?

Happy Labor Day!

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Run Training – Running the Crescent City Connection

Sunday September 4th is the Crescent Connection Road Race.

For those in New Orleans the idea of hills and hill training is almost non-existent. Running hills requires a whole different pattern of muscle activation. It requires more strength, power, and muscle endurance. It even requires it’s own training strategies for maximum performance.

If you are running the race, you should be in your final phase of training, nourishing your body, staying loose, hydrated and mentally ready for the 4 mile challenge up and over the Crescent City Connection. Hopefully by now you have found an overpass or two to train on and have a plan on how to finish.

Some advice for those who are unaccustomed to running hills:

1)  Slow the pace down a bit, both on the uphill and downhill.

2) Don’t expect any personal records just plan to finish.

3) It’s still really hot, and your body will be working harder on the hill. Stay hydrated.

In addition, try these run training strategies from the pros to successfully conquer the bridge this Sunday.

Good Luck!

Rich Baudry

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