Running Scents
In the latest issue of Women’s Health there is an article on the power of scents. Apparently you can boost your energy with an invigorating scent.
In a study, basketball players smelled scents of mint, menthol and eucalyptus before the game. The outcome - they were quicker on the court.
Of course the magazine recommends designer perfumes like Banana Republic Classic! (It is unisex, crisp, clean, timeless.)
So now I know why I like getting whiffs of Tiger balm, Ben-Gay, Icy Hot, and Badger Balm at the starting line!
I remember the race I did this summer. We ran by a most wonderful field of mint. Everyone, including me, commented on how great we felt after the race.
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7 comments:
Vanilla and lavender! Of course i've also been encouraged to move along faster if I end up running next to someone who just smells the opposite of a rose if you know what I mean?! i will have to try to figure out if there are scents that make me perform better!
Citrus, baby. Esp grapefruit. My favorite perfume is Hesperides by Fresh. But right now my neck hurts, so some eau du Tiger Balm may be my favorite smell for today!
Hmm, interesting. Spicy cinammon maybe?
We have a whiskey distiller near and certain runs you can smell the yeast-like odor from it. It gets the conversation going, if nothing else.
Interesting...most men like food smells! ; )
My list keeps getting longer as I think about it, so I'm going with my top 5
1. Vanilla
2. Puppy breath
3. Damp pine needles & blackberries
4. Gardenias
5. Cedar
Damp pine needles & blackberries are what I smell when running in one of my favorite neighborhood locations.
OO - I love the smell of pine too. Especially this time of year. : )
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