Exercising outside is a nice break from the grind of the gym. Go for a run, take a hike or drag your bike out of the shed and take it for a spin. Getting out of your normal routine and incorporating nature will do wonders for your mind, body and spirit. Now go run! Keli …
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I’ve Got My Cranky Pants On
I personally am sick of reading of the eating habits of Hollywood actresses. Why? Because it's so unrealistic. How can someone say, with a straight face that a "treat" is a plate of steamed spinach drizzled with olive oil? Or a "splurge" is a brownie once a month? I don't think we should take eating …
Tips to Get Back on Track
If you've had to take a break from running due to injury or illness, getting started again can seem daunting. Here are some tips that can help you get back on track. Plan, Plan, Plan Sit down and schedule some runs into your upcoming week. It will help ease you back into your training without …
3 Tips for Stronger Hill Running
During class I get a lot of moans and groans when I include hill repeats. I, too used to dread running hills because frankly it's hard work but have have learned a few tricks to make hill running easier. Here are 3 tips to get you to the top of that hill! Shorten Your Stride …
Running Resources
I purchased a new pair of running shoes yesterday at Arch Rival in Greenbrae and discovered a local Marin-based running group run by Kees Tuinzing. He's a long time fixture in Marin running. If anyone is interested in taking their running to the next level, check out this website for more information. I'm going to …
Good Luck to SF Runners!
The San Francisco Marathon and Half Marathon is this weekend so good luck to those tackling this fun race. If you are toeing up to the starting line this weekend, here are 3 tips to make your race great! Part of the beauty and splendor of racing in San Francisco are the views and hills. …
Lightbulb Moments Don’t Happen Until the Lamp is Plugged In
Sometimes we get stuck. Whether in our jobs, a relationship or unhealthy habits. There is a lot of information out there to help one get un-stuck, there are entire sections at bookstores, tens of thousand avenues online or walls filled at the library devoted to becoming un-stuck. While our resources are seemingly endless, it takes …
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Tip of the Week
Here's a fresh way to look at a problem. Instead of dreading a challenging task or situation, walk towards it with arms wide open and embrace it. Be grateful you have the skills necessary to work through a problem, overcome an obstacle or complete that 3rd set of push ups. Take a deep breath and …
Patience is a Virtue
I was not born with a lot of patience which surprisingly didn't cause me any problems until I had kids . Being a parent with no patience is like mixing gasoline and a lit match. Kaboom! Training for marathons or any endurance event is similar. You can't rush through an 18-week marathon training plan. You …
Complimentary Compliments
I saw a gal I hadn't seen in a while. She looked fantastic which I told her and asked what she'd been doing. While my comment was completely sincere (she is looking fierce) here's the question; by complimenting someone on how good they look after a weight loss or a body improvement am I sending …
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