Add Some Color To Your Run

If you are in a workout rut here's a great tip that may help.  Instead of gravitating towards the same old black shorts and white running tops (yawn) grab a hot pink top or a bright green pair of shorts.  Adding color to your running wardrobe can be just what you need to add some …

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Quote of the Week

It is the illusion that we can go no faster that holds us back. - Kenny Moore, American athlete and journalist This falls in line with a training tool I've recently incorporated.    Ditch the watch every now and then so you don't limit your pace to what you think it should be. For example, I …

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I Know You Have 20 Minutes!

Listen, let's get this out of the way right now.  I KNOW you have at some free time every day.   Whether you want to spend that free time exercising or watching Mob Wives (Sunday nights on VH1) is the issue! Below is an article from Triathlete magazine that gives you a wide variety of …

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It’s Monday!

      Welcome to Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the week ahead.   Speaking of the week ahead, let's take a look at your calendar and see what exercise you have planned for the week.    If your calendar is looking a little light in that area, let's start …

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father's Day to the dads out there!  A special shout out goes to my husband Brad (a stellar dad), my dad Ron (who is supportive and a great help) and my father in law Dean (who is steady like a rock). Today give that special dad in your life a big hug, a kiss …

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Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes, sadly, is on the rise in the US.  It used to afflict more Americans in middle age but the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes has increased in younger adults and children.  Type 2 Diabetes is responsible for 90 to 95% of all diabetes cases.  The good news is that simple lifestyle changes …

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No Summer Slacking!

The summer months are just ripe for working out!   If you are tired of the gym get outside and enjoy nature.  Go for a hike with the kids (or with a group of friends), bike to the grocery store, to work or with your kids to their play dates or the park, get in the …

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Totally Tri-Tastic!

I totally get the fun of doing a triathlon!  I just completed my second triathlon this spring and can't wait to do another one!   What I love about the sprint distance is that the race is relatively short, the training is diverse and it's cross-training at its best.  Sprint distances vary by race but you …

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