his athletic competitive side again. He participated in a few 5Ks, and then signed up for the four-mile Fergus Snod- dy trail run in Jonesboro. “I did that trail race, and I was


hooked,” Anderson said. Soon he was using his exercise sci-


ence degree to train for trail running and incorporating good nutrition into his daily routine. “It is all about how you fuel your


body,” Anderson said. “I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. I eat organic when I can, and I eat lean meats. In- corporating nutrition into your training is so important.” Anderson said his wife, Melony, is a wonderful cook and studies up on nutri- tion to provide the best fuel for Jake. Trail running has quickly become Anderson’s passion. “When you are out there running, you


JAKE’S TIPS


When running in cold weather, wear layers so you can take some off as you begin to feel warm. It also is good to wear gloves to keep your hands warm. In hot weather, hydration is key. Runners need to replace electrolytes lost in sweat. Drink to thirst, but don’t overdo it.


Waist Belt Hydration Pack ($20 to $50)—If you don’t like carrying a water bottle while running, a waistpack is the way to go. It keeps the bottle centered and balanced.


Road ID ($10 to $20) —Jake runs with identification on his wrist that includes his name, emergency contact numbers, known allergies, brief medical history and hometown. IDs can be purchased for a wrist or ankle from roadid.com.


10 Living Well i April/May 2014


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