Want strong abs? Here are 2 exercises you should be doing; the plank and bicycle crunches. Plank Assume the push up position. Engage your abs and tighten your entire body, squeezing your feet, knees and thighs together while you are lifting away from the ground. Your back should be straight, with your butt down, not …
Month: April 2011
Post-Partum Impression!
Kara Goucher raced the Boston Marathon yesterday (Monday, April 18th) a mere SEVEN months after giving birth to her first child. Not only that, she PR'd in 2 hours and 24 minutes! Now that's a supermom! Read about Kara's amazing athletic feat at Runner's World. Click here for the full story! Now go run! Keli …
How Do You Stay Motivated?
We are looking for your tips, tricks and strategies to stay active! Share what you do in the comments section to help motivate and inspire others! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Get It – Sustainable Seafood Guide
Fish and seafood is good for you and you should definitely make it a part of your diet. As the demand for seafood increases, many populations of the large fish are overfished. Toss into the mix the fishing and farming practices and we have a huge problem! Luckily, there's one simple thing you can do …
Sore Muscles? Give Them A Roll!
I discovered the benefits of using a foam roller a few years back when I had some ITB problems while training for a marathon. While having a deep tissue massage is great for injuries, the foam roller allows self massage and you can hit those tight spots in the comfort of your living room. To …
Quote of the Week!
This powerful quote comes courtesy of runner and author, Jeff Galloway via Runner's World. "Being an athlete is a state of mind which is not bound by age, performance or place in the running pack. " No go run! Keli 🙂
Check This Out!
Looking for lower calorie versions of your favorite foods? If the answer is yes, check out the Hungry Girl website. It's chock full of tips, tricks and a ton of recipes that take a favorite, high calorie, high fat item and gives you a lower calorie swap. One thing to note, if you don't like …
You Talkin’ To Me?
When you look at the mirror do you focus on how lovely your skin looks, how toned your tush is or how simply dazzling you are? The sad truth is most women look in the mirror and zero in on our flaws. We don't see fit legs, we see fat legs. We don't see our …
Know What You Know
When training for a race or event you need to take an honest look at your lifestyle, patterns, weaknesses and strengths so you can stick with your plan. Knowing what you know will help in your race preparation. For example: I know I like to train early so I need to make sure I get …
Spring Has Sprung!
Finally that little orange orb has appeared in the sky, the rain has abated for a bit and it's the perfect time to take your workout outside! Get off the treadmill, ditch the elliptical or skip the spin class! Take joy in the beauty of nature, hike up a hill, cycle in your neighborhood or …
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