What’s your most enjoyable hour of your day?

Is it the first hour of the day when the house is quiet and still?  Do you prefer the hour after the kiddies are down for the night?  The hour at the gym, on the trail, at the class, with your trainer?  Having coffee with your girlfriends or some quality time (chuckle) with your spouse …

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“A” is for Artichoke

the artful artichoke  by Diane Lofshult Food for Thought: With its pointy, prickly leaves, the artichoke is a rather daunting-looking plant. But don’t let its odd looks deter you; getting to the heart of this plant may take some extra effort, but it’s worth the wait. Health Benefits. Artichoke is very high in fiber, potassium, …

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The Magic Formula

Psych!  There is no magic formula to getting in shape or losing weight.  There are, however, 3 things you can do to be successful so listen up. 1.     Be consistent. 2.    Have a plan. 2a.  Have a plan B. 3.    If the wheels come off your plan take a deep breath and put 'em back …

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Quote of the Week

"When it's pouring rain and you're bowling along through the wet, there's satisfaction in knowing you're out there and the others aren't. " Peter Snell, former New Zealand athlete and three-time Olympic gold medalist Now go run! Keli 🙂

Add Some Color To Your Run

If you are in a workout rut here's a great tip that may help.  Instead of gravitating towards the same old black shorts and white running tops (yawn) grab a hot pink top or a bright green pair of shorts.  Adding color to your running wardrobe can be just what you need to add some …

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Quote of the Week

It is the illusion that we can go no faster that holds us back. - Kenny Moore, American athlete and journalist This falls in line with a training tool I've recently incorporated.    Ditch the watch every now and then so you don't limit your pace to what you think it should be. For example, I …

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I Know You Have 20 Minutes!

Listen, let's get this out of the way right now.  I KNOW you have at some free time every day.   Whether you want to spend that free time exercising or watching Mob Wives (Sunday nights on VH1) is the issue! Below is an article from Triathlete magazine that gives you a wide variety of …

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