At 4:02am this morning we said "buh-by" to Winter and "Howdy" to Spring! Not surprisingly, I was awake for this wondrous event and catching up on The Biggest Loser. Today's post, however, is not about who won the finale (Go Danni) but instead it's about springing forward and making some new goals. That's right - …
Tough Love
You have one body to live in and one life to live. So what are you waiting for? Take a few minutes today and write down all the reasons you want to live a healthier life (it can be physical, professional or emotional health - because not everyone is struggling with the food stuff). Make …
Seek and Ye Shall Find Inspiration
Here are some things that inspire me to do better; be better New Runners You can spot a newbie right away. They are breathing very hard (because they are probably running too fast for their fitness level) and usually wearing cotton sweatpants and are completely overdressed for the cold. What inspires me about this? They …
Spring Brings…Shorts?
Welcome to March! According to our pal Punxsutawney Phil, spring is on its way. And with spring, comes some warmer temps, longer days and shorts. Yes, shorts. When's the last time you wore shorts? October? Your first pair of shorts after a long winter of sweats, coffee pants*, jeans and leggings can be a bit …
You Can Quote Me On It
I've started writing a quote a day on a post it note and sticking it on my wall above my computer monitor. They help keep me focused on my goals and often make me smile! I also find great quotes on Facebook that I print and post on my wall. Every little bit helps 🙂 …
Training through injury
I have been teaching my boot camp classes for a while. Long enough that I've taught people with existing injuries or dealing with a new injury that's due to an automobile accident, a misstep off the front porch, overuse from running or other intense activities or the byproduct of aging. Unless they are restricted by …
Reminder!
A very loyal reader asked that I re-post this quote. Stay committed, focused and change will happen! "It takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for your friends to notice and 12 weeks for the world to notice. Give it at least 12 weeks. DON'T QUIT" Now go run! Keli …
Skiing Lessons – Boot Camp Instructor Style!
(The following post has nothing to do with running - you've been warned!) So we took the family to the snow for the long 3-day president's weekend. Where I live this 3 day weekend kicks off our mid-Winter Break, otherwise known as Ski-Week. (Let me digress a minute -where else, but a few parts of …
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Heart Healthy Tip of the Week!
Here's a heart healthy tip courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. A heart healthy action plan: get active, control cholesterol, eat better, manage blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight, control blood sugar and stop smoking. Now go run! Keli 🙂
Oh You Dirty Girl!
At the request of a friend, I joined her team for the Dirty Girl Mud Run and Obstacle Course in San Francisco last weekend. For those of you who don't know, these events consist of running through a field or parking lot and conquering obstacles along the way. There are some very serious events out …
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