Here's a recipe for my super sneaky top secret delicious healthy smoothie. Even my daughter loves them and she can detect hidden, healthy ingredients in anything. 1/2 c nonfat plain or Activa light vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup OJ 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 scoop protein powder *optional -- 1 scoop ground flax seed 1 large …
Marathon Training Tools
I became a runner about 11 years ago, when my daughter was a year old. Most of what I learned from running at the beginning I did so through Team in Training. It was a great way to learn and it sparked my interest and passion for running. Over the years I have continued to …
Dear The Biggest Loser
I am a huge fan of The Biggest Loser. I love to see people transforming their lives, the impact they have on their loved ones and the positive message that it's never too late to get healthy. This season, however, I've been surprised by some of the contestants and the dynamic "on the ranch". What …
Why running rocks!
I started my 5 miler this morning in a stinkin' foul mood. My 6am running buddy bailed on me so I had to re-jigger my schedule so I could run when it was kind of dark instead of pitch black, my kids were the Bickerson's and I had a few frantic minutes where I thought …
Quote of the Day
So I'm not alone in my thinking! "Marathons are fun. You have all those people out there acting like you're a big deal, it's kind of awesome to soak that in for your one day. " Desiree Davila's thoughts about running the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials Now go run! Keli 🙂
This just in…
Running with a buddy can improve your fitness, your time, and provide motivation to stay on your fitness journey. So grab a pal, join a running club, sign up for a charity training program or ask around to find a like-minded person and hit the road! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Group Endeavors
I love doing group training classes. The energy and noise from the group provides great feedback to what I'm doing and most importantly how effective the exercises are. Grunts: a good indicator of the difficulty level of an exercise Sighs: a not so favorite exercise has been introduced Chit chat: not challenging enough Heavy breathing: …
Prep for Success
The following quote from Runner's World is wildly applicable. Whether you are training for a race, trying to land a better job or working to shed a few pounds. Running is just you, the work you put in, and the clock. You can't cheat yourself. If you don't put in the miles, you can't go …
Tip of the Week
Don't let a slip become a landslide by making your corrections NOW, not waiting until Monday. Recommit to healthier eating your next meal, get up and take a ten minute walk right now or put the next week's worth of exercise sessions in your calendar today. Falling down is not a big deal as long …
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Ignorance is NOT bliss when it comes to your health. Blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, weight, resting heart rate, cholesterol (HDL, LDL, VLDL, and Triglycerides ) are all important numbers to know. Having numbers outside of the healthy "norm" may indicate problems now or could be a precursor to future health issues. The results may …
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