Keeping it Cool

Drink to Your Health.

A runner’s nectar is water. And since yesterday was the summer solstice, we’re celebrating the official start of summer in a ‘keeping you cool’ way! So this Saturday, if you’re out on our favorite River Trail, be looking out for some Go! Water Coolers we’ll be placing in some of our favorite spots where you may need a bit of a water break. 15 different prizes will be given to those who take the best cooler selfie and post them to our fb page will win some awesome prizes “keeping it cool” prizes! And, if you tag 3 friends, we will give you an extra entry into the contest. Prizes from our friends at Nathan, Scratch, Nuun and Go!!!

Be part of the fun and Win:

Find a Go! Cooler along the River Trail.
Take a selfie with the cooler (get creative and have fun!)
Post selfie to Go! Running Facebook Page
Extra entries? You bet – just Tag 3 friends in your photo.
Look for winners announced Monday on Go! Running’s fb page.

Hydration Conversation

This week, we want to start a conversation with our community about water, so let’s talk about the facts. You probably know that 60% of the human body is made up of water. When you don’t get enough water, it affects every cell of your body. For runners, it’s important to replace the electrolytes and nutrients you need to train and compete. We seek to carry some of the best hydration products and nutritional products runner’s need. Our prizes for this giveaway are our friends at Nathan, Skratch, Nuun and Go!!!

Skratch offers no-nonsense sports drinks that are non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, kosher, and delicious! Nuun leads the way in portable hydration that are designed to support your hydration needs on a daily basis. And Nathan leads the market in creating performance driven products to help you have your best run.

Look for Go! on The Arkansas River Trail

We talked water, so now let’s talk about our favorite subject, running our beautiful state. If you haven’t ran the Arkansas River Trail, you’re really missing a remarkable time. This trail is one of the greatest perks of living in our community. You can run, walk, bike, or stroll down this adventurous trail and choose to explore all 21 miles of the trail, or pick your favorite part because there are several really cool things to see along the Arkansas River.

21 Miles of Summer Fun

A great place to start the trail is at Pinnacle Mountain Park. From there, you can cruise down the hill through Pinnacle Valley to Maumelle Park where you can hike, fish, camp, or even play a little basketball. Next you will run into Two Rivers Park, which offers over 1,000 acres of wooded wetlands that you can explore and where you will often find deer grazing. From there, cross the Two Rivers Bridge and a few miles down the river trail path you’ll meet up with the Big Dam Bridge, which is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America, spanning 4,226 feet ad towering 90 feet above the Arkansas River. Here, you will come to a “fork in the road” where you can choose to travel either the Little Rock side or the North Little Rock side of the Arkansas River. Both are beautiful.

Little Rock Trail:

If you travel down the Little Rock side of the River, you will run into Murray Park where you can have a picnic, go to the dog park, play soccer, practice archery, go fishing, and even canoe! Next you can watch the golfers as you cruise by Rebsamen Park to Downtown. Stop by Riverfront Park to cool off at a splash pad or play at the park before you make your way to the RiverMarket District. Here, you can find a bunch of great places to stop in and grab a snack, or you can find some family fun at the Nature Center or the Museum of Discovery. Or the amazing Clinton Presidential Library.

Photo Credit: www.littlerock.com

North Little Rock Trail:

If you opt to travel the North Little Rock side at the Big Dam Bridge, you will find Burns Park where you can go to the dog park, fish from the pier, go camping, visit a historical log cabin or train caboose, ride at the amusement park or BMX track, or even play a round of disc golf. Past this, you will find Emerald Park and Big Rock Quarry where you can hike up a trail leading to the bluffs for a great view of the city skyline and the river. Run by the USS Razorback as you make your way towards the Argenta District of North Little Rock. Here, you can grab a bite to eat or even get some refreshing fruit at the farmer’s market before you make your way to the North Shore River Walk Park. After the park, you will pass the Junction Bridge where you can cross the river, or you can go under I-30 to get to the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, which will lead you back to Little Rock and the Clinton Presidential Center.

This trail is truly wonderful, and we hope you can get out to explore it and Go! Running this weekend. We look forward to seeing all your creative cooler selfies and family fun you have on the trail and will be featuring some of them on our Facebook page. And, if you’re wondering where to take a bathroom break on your newfound adventure this weekend, here are the best spots:

Bathroom Breaks: