Make your exercise routine non-negotiable. Once you begin to debate whether you feel like exercising or wonder if you have the time, you've already lost. Now go run! Keli 🙂
Month: March 2010
Get Organized!
I got laid off from my full-time office job in January, 2008. 6 months later I decided to use my strengths as an administrator and became a "virtual assistant". A "virtual assistant" is a person who handles a variety of duties remotely. In my case I work from my home office or will travel to …
Cheers to the Volunteers
The next time you are running a race take a minute to thank a volunteer. Good events rely on a large volunteer crew; those willing to hand you a cup of water, lead a pace group, hand out space blankets or cut off your timing chip at the end of the race. These volunteers are …
Can Your Lifestyle Prevent Breast Cancer?
A new study has been released indicating that Western women who eat less, weigh less and exercise are less likely than their sedentary, heavier counterparts to develop breast cancer. To read the full article, click here. Eat less. Move more. Sounds simple enough, right? Now go run! Keli 🙂
3 Reasons to Work Out With a Group
I thought you might enjoy this article, courtesy of Active.com - I couldn't have said it better myself!! Now go run! Keli 🙂 3 Reasons It's Better to Work Out With a Group By Joe Decker For Active.com It seems like almost everyone is getting involved in group exercise today. On any given day in …
Faux Pas of the Week
One of my go-to breakfast or snacks is a cup of nonfat plain yogurt mixed with frozen blueberries and either a drizzle of honey or some raisins. It's delicious! Well, I just discovered that I've been mistakenly using full-fat, plain yogurt instead of the non-fat variety. To quote my daughter...OMG. No telling how long I've …
My, What a Small World After All
For me, writing this blog is a cross between a self-indulgent exercise and an information hot line. While I like to feel that I'm doling out interesting and informative tidbits I also know that I use this forum to vent frustrations or share observations. I'm like a buffet, take what you want, leave the rest. …
Half-Marathon Hell Runs
Kim, Katie and I have completed Week 2 of our half-marathon training program. It's an interesting plan that focuses on much faster, much shorter workouts with a long run every other week. I'm used to training differently for a race - less runs but of longer duration. That plan has gotten me to a sub-2 …
FREE Ice Cream – March 23
Visit the Greenbrae, CA location of Ben & Jerry's on March 23rd between Noon and 8pm for a FREE ice cream cone! This tasty event is sponsored by the Marin Abused Women's Services (MAWS). Donations are not required but greatly appreciated! Click here for more details...FREE Ice Cream Cone!
Fat Sucks
It's ugly, bumpy lumpy and looks horrible stuffed into too-tight pants or allowed to hang freely under flowing dresses and Hawaiian shirts. Aside from the unappealing aesthetics, it's also killing us. According to recent statistics, 64% of Americans are overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese opens a Pandora's Box of health problems. High blood …
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