It’s Monday!

      Welcome to Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the week ahead.   Speaking of the week ahead, let's take a look at your calendar and see what exercise you have planned for the week.    If your calendar is looking a little light in that area, let's start …

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father's Day to the dads out there!  A special shout out goes to my husband Brad (a stellar dad), my dad Ron (who is supportive and a great help) and my father in law Dean (who is steady like a rock). Today give that special dad in your life a big hug, a kiss …

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Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes, sadly, is on the rise in the US.  It used to afflict more Americans in middle age but the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes has increased in younger adults and children.  Type 2 Diabetes is responsible for 90 to 95% of all diabetes cases.  The good news is that simple lifestyle changes …

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No Summer Slacking!

The summer months are just ripe for working out!   If you are tired of the gym get outside and enjoy nature.  Go for a hike with the kids (or with a group of friends), bike to the grocery store, to work or with your kids to their play dates or the park, get in the …

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Totally Tri-Tastic!

I totally get the fun of doing a triathlon!  I just completed my second triathlon this spring and can't wait to do another one!   What I love about the sprint distance is that the race is relatively short, the training is diverse and it's cross-training at its best.  Sprint distances vary by race but you …

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Feel Good Tip O’ the Week

I'm a girl of the Oprah Generation and firmly believe that thoughts become actions!   Whether negative or positive you create what you believe.  And since we probably carry enough negative thoughts in our heads that have manifested themselves into reality already, why not give positivity a chance to flourish in that melon of yours. Try …

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In Training

People often ask me what I'm training for or what marathon is next and while I may not be "in training" right now for a marathon, I'm always "in training" for something. Right now I'm "in training" for another sprint triathlon that's taking place next weekend.  After that I'll have a break of a few …

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