Is Ur G8, Gr8?

I was visiting my mom in Kansas City, MO back in December and while she was getting her hair cut, I ambled around the strip mall and came across a running shoe store. And since I was in dire need of a better pair of running shoes, well, I walked right in. The Running Well …

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New Year…New You!

It may surprise you to know that most resolutions made on January 1st are broken on the 7th. Therefore, the trick to sticking to resolutions is in the planning. I have very healthy habits (for the most part) but there are a few things that I'd like to improve upon. Here's what I am working …

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And that’s all folks…

Tonight we close the books on 2012.  Call it a wrap.  Kiss it good-bye.  If 2012 was a particularly good year you are wishing it won't end.  If it was not one of your better years your may be thinking more along the lines of "...don't let the door hit you where the good Lord …

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Get Your Game Face On!

The new year is just around the corner and many people will take a few minutes on self-reflection (for what you did in 2012) and self-flagellation (for what you failed to do in 2012).  Once the self-whatever has been hashed through  - thoughts will immediately turn to goals for 2013.  I bet your bottom dollar that …

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Why running makes life better…

Running is the simplest, cheapest and most effective mood management system I've ever experienced.  If I'm cranky I can hit the road with purpose and ferocity.  If I'm sad, I can run through tears and pretend it's sweat running down my face.  If I'm tired, running energizes me.  If I'm annoyed, running makes me feel …

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Only YOU can prevent heart disease

Based on information from the American Heart Assocation (AHA), more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next four causes of death COMBINED.  Gulp! The AHA surmise that a whopping 80% of cardiac events could be prevented (yes, PREVENTED) if women made heart-healthy choices in regard to diet, exercise and did not smoke. They (the …

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Let there be light!

While running, walking, biking or even skipping in the dark, common sense tells you to hold a flashlight or wear a headlamp that will illuminate your path so you don't trip or hit a pothole.  Now let's use a little "Keli sense" to light up your backside.  Here's why. When you are walking,running , or …

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