2021
Lafayette General
Zydeco Marathon
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Due to the uncertainty driven by the Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to temporarily close race registration. This will allow us to continue to assess the situation and monitor the official guidelines. As Louisiana progresses into further reopening phases and we feel more confident in our ability to obtain the required event permits and hold a safe event, we will reopen registration at the current price levels.
March 14, 2021
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Registration Paused Pending the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the uncertainty driven by the Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to temporarily close race registration. This will allow us to continue to assess the situation and monitor the official guidelines. As Louisiana progresses into further reopening phases and we...
Running For a Cause
Lafayette General, the title sponsor for Zydeco Marathon, is home to one of the most technologically advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the nine-parish Acadiana unit. Below is the story of Dr. Daniel Smith, a Zydeco half-marathon runner and former...
Fueling For Performance
Night before race: Primarily carb (pasta, rice, potatoes, beans) based meal with lean protein (seafood, chicken, fish), limited added fat (avoid cream sauces, cheesy sauces; choose olive oil based sauces) and sugar (avoid dessert night before; save for race day dinner...
Long Distance Diet
The perfect balance of protein and carbs can make all the difference when going the distance. Dr. Otis Drew, from Lafayette General Health, has some tips on which foods help you get through and recover from those long runs.
Heat Related Injuries and Prevention
Heat Cramps Heat (muscle) cramps tend to occur later in activity with muscle fatigue and after fluid and electrolyte imbalance and increased. Dehydration, diet poor in minerals, and large losses of sodium and other electrolytes increase the risk of severe often whole...
Hydration, The Right Kind
Hydration is key during running, but it can be too much as well or not enough of the right fluids. Dr. Otis Drew, a Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon with Lafayette General Health, gives us advice on properly handling fluids to help you perform at...
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