If not now, when?

Unless you are on a reality weight loss show or at a spa - you cannot put your life on hold until you get in shape, lose weight, quit smoking or live a healthier lifestyle.    There is never a "right" time to make these changes and contrary to what you may have (falsely) convinced yourself, …

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Quote of the Week

This quote, courtesy of Runner's World hits the mark this week. What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. Success is often just around the corner. Sir James Dyson, Inventor of the Dyson vacuum cleaner Now go run! Keli …

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Hit the Trails!

Fall is a lovely time to hit the trails for a walk, hike or run!  The leaves are turning, the weather is cool, and the summer crowds have dwindled.    Walking, hiking, or running on trails require a bit more planning but it's well worth the effort. 1.  Share where you're going with a friend.  I …

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Quote of the Week

Something to think about along your fitness journey! Most people never get there. They're afraid or unwilling to demand enough of themselves and take the easy road, the path of least resistance. But struggling and suffering, as I now saw it, were the essence of a life worth living. If you're not pushing yourself beyond …

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Why you should run in the morning

Here's three reasons you should get your tushie out of bed and on the streets first thing in the morning. 1.  Studies show that early morning exercisers are more consistent  then non-a.m. exercisers. 2.  Tackling that To-Do list at 5am is a great way to start your day! 3.  There is nothing more beautiful than …

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Turn that frown upside down!

Here's something from Runner's World on the benefits of a crappy run! Opportunity for Growth. We can learn much more from the runs that humble us than the ones that go so well we hardly take notice. Bad runs inspire us to evaluate what went wrong. How many long runs have you had this season …

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Quick and Healthy Breakfast

Omelet Roll Ups YIELD: 1 serving PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes COOKING TIME: 1 minutes DetailsGetting the kids off to school on time is hard! Make it easier with this perfect kid-friendly breakfast from The Eat-Clean Diet® for Family and Kids, which can be prepared in less than 10 minutes! Ingredients • 3 egg whites • …

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Calling All Runners!

Runners are a particular breed.  We are creatures of habit and once we find something that works we won't stray.  That goes for running bras to socks.  So I'm curious, what makes you tick? Why do you run? Where is your favorite place to run?  Are you a trail runner or do you prefer the …

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Stressed? Swamped? Try This!

While technology can help manage our tasks, the bottom line is that it can't add more hours in our day!  Most of us are busy with work, kids, family, chores and tasks and our running around is endless.  But while it may look like a laundry explosion on your floor, you're called in to a …

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