I hope you and yours have a lovely Valentine's Day. Did you do your heart some good today? Did you take a walk, go for a run, chase the kids around the playground or look for heart-shaped things in nature? Photo courtesy of Alexa Honsberger Now go run! Keli 🙂
Month: February 2010
Register Now for Spring Races
A few months into the new year and it's time to check your progress. Have you been meeting your mileage target that you set in January? Have you been running? At all? If your training log hasn't been opened since January 3rd it's time to dust it off and begin anew. While you're at it, …
Fun Race for the Spring!
Do you like chocolate? Do you like champagne? Do you like to run? If so, this is your lucky day! Registration is now open for the See Jane Run Women's Half Marathon and 5K on June 5, 2010. Visit SeeJaneRun for more details. Now go run! Keli 🙂
Top 3 Rookie Race Mistakes
I ran the Kaiser San Francisco Half Marathon yesterday with some friends. I ran the race in 1:57 which is something I am very happy about. I did make some rookie mistakes that I will share with you because you are my friends and won't judge! Mistake #1 - Starting Out Too Fast Running with …
If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…
With 40 being the new 30 there's been a huge burden being placed on women in my age group. Shows like "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Cougar Town" show women who are not the norm, women obsessed by youth and obsessed by being a size 0. Actresses in their 40's weigh close what …
Race Day Tips
Training for an event is just one component of having a successful race. With the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run being held this Sunday, February 7 in Golden Gate Park I've complied some tips that will help you in the days and hours leading up to your race. The Week …
Exercise and Your Immune System
In case you haven't heard, it's cold and flu season. There are common misconceptions that working out in the cold (or rain) can cause a cold or lead to your getting sick. The truth is that colds and flu are caused by a virus and the only way you can catch one is to come …
All Hail the Mighty Kale
Ok, I've been hearing about kale forever. How good it is for you, the new superfood, etc. But truthfully I'm not a big "greens" fan. I like spinach, cabbages and most leafy lettuces but that's about it. But after reading about the health benefits of this odd looking leafy green I decided to give it …
De-Clutter for Better Results
Nothing gets me more motivated to clean my surroundings than a new episode of Hoarders. It gets the de-clutter gene activated and I go on a tidy spree. Living in a cluttered house or working in a cluttered office sucks energy from you and prohibits forward motion. Clutter is a reminder of the unfinished. One …
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