Back in the day, 6-pack abs was the goal. Now it's all about the core baby. Many people think the core is just the front of your abdominals. You know, the ones you can see if you possess a 6 pack. In fact, the core is a network of muscles located around the lower spine, …
Category: General
Forward Motion
I enjoy participating in races. And it's not the actual "racing" part of it, it's the build up, the training, the lining up to start, the energy. It's the whole shebang. So we are in prime racing season people! 5K's, 10K's half marathons, bubble runs, mud runs, charity events and trail runs. No matter where …
How to Eat an Elephant
If you want to do anything; lose 25 pounds, cut out sugar, eat more fruits and veggies, you have to break the big goal down into smaller goals. If those are still too much to handle, smaller still. I mean, let's look at Michael Phelps. Even though the guy has a hundred gold medals, you …
Cheers To You!
I just returned from my last run of 2015. Funnily enough it was the exact same run I did the first day of 2015. Talk about coming full circle. I know everyone and their mother are posting about resolutions for the new year. And while we all know I'm a huge fan of setting goals, I also …
Trail Run Series Begins
As a sneaky way to stay motivated and energized through a 18 week marathon training program, I'm extending an invitation for my fellow runner (and walkers) to join in on some trail runs on the weekends. For the most part the runs will take place on Sundays but depending on scheduling, there may be a …
Happy New Year!
Here are a few pictures from my annual New Year's Day run! Wishing you all a happy, healthy and fit new year! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Musings on Training for a Race
My husband Brad (whom I love to bits) came home after playing golf yesterday and I asked him how his game went. I listened for a few polite minutes then had to fess up that I was only asking out of polite curiosity. I mean the man can go on for a looooong time about …
5 Great Low Calorie Foods
These 5 items are my top go-to foods that are either low in calories, fat or high in fiber. Great for on the go meals or as a substitute for a favorite fat-filled food. 1. Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy yogurt. 100 calories, creamy and not a too-heavy artificial sweet taste. Add some frozen blueberries …
Nike Half and Full Marathon
Shout out to my girls that got into the Nike Full and Half Marathon. The race isn't until October but they just had the registration for the lottery and notifications are going out. Congrats to Marci and Lydia who will be representing in the full marathon. That's 26.2 miles for the uninitiated. Julie and myself …