{"id":1585,"date":"2021-09-02T02:53:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T02:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/environmentally-friendly-races-green-up-your-racing\/"},"modified":"2021-09-02T02:53:58","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T02:53:58","slug":"environmentally-friendly-races-green-up-your-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/environmentally-friendly-races-green-up-your-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmentally Friendly Races: Green Up Your Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s in every athlete\u2019s best interest to protect the environment. Athletes have the privilege of spending significant time outdoors. Ensuring that our training and racing is as environmentally friendly as possible is not just good for us; it\u2019s good for the Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n Read on to learn a few tricks athletes and event organizers can use for environmentally friendly races.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn why <\/span>ending plastic waste<\/span> should be a priority for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n Athletes have an outsized impact on the environment since nature often serves as our training area. Here are some ways athletes can make their training and racing more environmentally friendly:<\/span><\/p>\n Does the race mention environmental friendliness anywhere? For example, does the website mention sustainability topics like power for the event, litter cleanup and recycling, etc.?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Check to see if the event has a third-party certification of their environmental program. As with anything, do your research and ensure that the event backs up its environmental claims. If you\u2019re not sure, reach out to the organizers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Reach out to event organizers even if the event isn\u2019t environmentally friendly. Let them know the importance of environmentally friendly races and that you and other athletes consider such things when selecting events.<\/span><\/p>\n Make sure you use <\/span>environmentally friendly sunscreen <\/span>and <\/span>sustainable running shoes<\/span> as well!<\/span><\/p>\n Opt-out of race swag to decrease your and the event\u2019s environmental footprint. Some events even allow participants to choose to allocate the cost of their swag to a charitable organization instead. Ask yourself: do you need another race t-shirt you probably won\u2019t wear?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Athletes are more aware of what they put into their bodies than most people. That\u2019s why athletes should support events that offer environmentally friendly food and drink options. For example, environmentally friendly races should source food locally. It\u2019s not only better for the environment, but it\u2019s also a way of giving back to the local communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Environmentally friendly races shouldn\u2019t use plastic cups at drink stations or disposable food containers at the finish area.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Many environmentally friendly events (especially trail races) require participants to carry their own water. This eliminates the need for disposable plastic. Environmentally friendly drink stations could be as simple as requiring participants to fill their reusable bottles or as innovative as a mass drinking fountain (when COVID safe).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nEnvironmentally Friendly Races for Athletes<\/span><\/h2>\n
Check if the Race is Environmentally Friendly<\/span><\/h3>\n
Environmentally Friendly Races Offer Sustainable Swag Options<\/span><\/h3>\n
Environmentally Friendly Food and Drink<\/span><\/h3>\n