I, like you am busy. Busy with work, kids' activities, keeping home and hearth on track as well as taking care of my family and myself. With all that is going on, it's difficult to keep things in order and not drop the ball (like forgetting to arrange a kids' school pick up while out …
Month: October 2010
Getting Your Head in the Game
Courtesy of Runner's World. Act as if you already are. This is one of the many mantras that we employ when it comes time to go after a goal that is beyond what has already been accomplished. Breaking new ground physically requires you to first break that mental barrier so that it can come into …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which you may not have realized except for the influx of pink merchandise wherever you go. While it seems almost a commercialization of cancer, it's important that people are aware of and understand that even with the millions of dollars raised so far, a cure for cancer has not …
I Double Dog Dare You!
The folks at Livestrong.com want you to become a healthier, happier, fitter and stronger you and all you need to do is visit their website and take a dare. Whether your goal is to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise or eat more fruits and veggies, Livestrong.com has a dare for you! Not only can …
Gutting It Out!
I am beyond happy that we knocked out our long run this weekend. An 18-miler was on the agenda and we managed to get 17.5 under our belts. Not bad seeing as we have 2 more long runs to go before our taper. While I would love to say that I had a great run, …
Happy Birthday Alexa!
Happy Birthday Alexa! 11 years ago this morning (at 5:30am to be exact) you came screaming into our lives. We love you very much and are grateful for what you have brought into our lives. Now go run! Keli 🙂
A Heavy Heart
Our small community has been rocked by the suicides of a 15 year-old girl and a 13 year-old boy within a week of each other. My heart aches for these children who felt that life was too hard, too painful, too overwhelming, too lonely, too sad to continue. My heart aches for the families and …
Revving It Up for Results!
The following post is courtesy of JillianMichaels.com. If you aren't receiving her newsletter click here to sign up for it! It's totally normal to be a little sore when you're just starting to work out. But as you progress, you need to pay attention to the way in which your body is reacting to what …
Cooler Mornings and Shorter Days
Cooler mornings and shorter days may tempt you to hit the snooze button. Resist that urge and get your tushie out of bed. Your health and skinny jeans will thank you! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Thintervention
I've been watching Thintervention on Bravo. It's a show featuring celebrity hard-ass trainer Jackie Warner. She's trying to shape and change the lives of some spoiled LA brats. Ok that was mean. Three of the participants are working hard, following the plan and losing weight but the other four women are little crybabies who think that they …