I'm so happy the Olympics are here. Each night our family settles in for the fun. Speed skating, short track, snowboard cross, the luge, alpine skiing, you name it - we're sold! We're using lingo such as 'skiing the line", "heli" and "the McTwist 1080" like it's our native tongue. Shaun, Lindsey, Apollo, Shanni and …
Nourish the Body – Feed the Soul
Having a hard time figuring out what is the "right" way to eat? Carbs - to eat or not to eat? Fat - healthy fats, trans fats, no fats? Organic as the only way to go or can you buy your veggies at Costco without feeling badly? Is tuna good or bad this week? Stevia, …
More Local Races To Check Out
I'm on race patrol! In addition to the races I've already mentioned this month here are a few more. Inaugural Oakland Running Festival - March 27 and 28, 2010 Includes a twilight 5K, Kids' Race, Half Marathon, Full Marathon and 4-Person Relay Napa Valley Trail Race - March 28, 2010 Includes a 10K, Half Marathon …
Cooking Light’s 10 Little Secrets of Portion Control
A recent article in Cooking Light provided 10 little secrets of portion control. These tips are based on recent studies and ongoing research about overeating. It's great common sense advice! Divide the Plate Fill one half with veggies and split the remaining half between starches and protein. Pre-Portion Tempting Treats Bigger packages mean you will …
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
I hope you and yours have a lovely Valentine's Day. Did you do your heart some good today? Did you take a walk, go for a run, chase the kids around the playground or look for heart-shaped things in nature? Photo courtesy of Alexa Honsberger Now go run! Keli 🙂
Register Now for Spring Races
A few months into the new year and it's time to check your progress. Have you been meeting your mileage target that you set in January? Have you been running? At all? If your training log hasn't been opened since January 3rd it's time to dust it off and begin anew. While you're at it, …
Fun Race for the Spring!
Do you like chocolate? Do you like champagne? Do you like to run? If so, this is your lucky day! Registration is now open for the See Jane Run Women's Half Marathon and 5K on June 5, 2010. Visit SeeJaneRun for more details. Now go run! Keli 🙂
Top 3 Rookie Race Mistakes
I ran the Kaiser San Francisco Half Marathon yesterday with some friends. I ran the race in 1:57 which is something I am very happy about. I did make some rookie mistakes that I will share with you because you are my friends and won't judge! Mistake #1 - Starting Out Too Fast Running with …
If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…
With 40 being the new 30 there's been a huge burden being placed on women in my age group. Shows like "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Cougar Town" show women who are not the norm, women obsessed by youth and obsessed by being a size 0. Actresses in their 40's weigh close what …
Race Day Tips
Training for an event is just one component of having a successful race. With the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run being held this Sunday, February 7 in Golden Gate Park I've complied some tips that will help you in the days and hours leading up to your race. The Week …
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