After vigorous exercise you have a 30-minute window in which to adequately refuel your glycogen and muscles and maintain your metabolism. So the next time you are planning a training run, bike ride, swim or hike, have a snack (a mix of carbs and protein) plus plenty of H2O handy. Your depleted body with thank …
Month: January 2011
Run for the Seals!
Here is a great race for March! It's not only short but the location is post-card pretty! The Run for the Seals benefits the Marine Mammal Center. Check out their website or click here for more details! Now go run! Keli 🙂
RIP Jack LaLanne
Jack LaLanne passed away. Synonymous with fitness, health and vitality he brought exercise to housewives across the country in the 1950's and began a revolution. At 96 he was still strong, fit and still in great shape. RIP Jack. You were, correction ARE a true inspiration! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Tri Tips For Newbies
The Marin Running Company is putting on a beginner triathlon clinic on Thursday, January 27th at 6:30pm. Click here for more details! Marin Running Company 649 San Anselmo Ave San Anselmo, CA 415-258-8190 Now go run! Keli 🙂
January Blahs
By now, Christmas is stashed back in its box, the tinsel is vacuumed, less desirable items returned and now it's the middle of January. The. Middle. Of. January. Blech. After my marathon last month I've taken some well-earned (I think) rest and have been spending more time at the gym on the elliptical. Doing this …
Tip of the Week!
The easiest way to stay on track with healthy eating is to get into the kitchen and prepare your own meals. Only then can you control the amount of added sodium, fat and sugar. One of my favorite resources for healthy cooking is Cooking Light Magazine. It's chock full of meal plans, healthy cooking …
Train For A Tri
I volunteered to help put together a training program for a sprint triathlon for a few pals of mine. While levels of fitness and confidence in the group vary the level of enthusiasm is high! I am know that by following our 11-week plan and with the help of my triathlete friends (thanks so much …
Om for Dummies
I've heard a lot about the benefits of meditating and have not been able to quite get the hang of it. Sitting still and quieting my mind for 20 minutes a day sounds simple but I have not been able to get there. My mind wanders I start thinking about my to do list and …
Fun Fact of the Week
There are over 600 muscles in the human body so get your tushie off the couch and make them work! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Quote of the Week!
This gem is courtesy of the Runners World Daily Kick in the Butt. Running is not, as it so often seems, only about what you did in your last race or about how many miles you ran last week. It is, in a much more important way, about community, about appreciating all the miles run …
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