Like most of you, I go 100 mph most days of the week. Between boot camp, running, work, shuttling, shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc. it seems that my switch is turned on more than it's turned off. I guess that's why every now and then I take a day off. I wish it were more often …
Safety First
Fall is here with its chill of the morning and the changing color of the leaves. For those of us who run outdoors, the fall brings new challenges; wind, rain perhaps, but the biggest challenge to runners is the shortening of the days. Early morning runners don't see the sun rise until they have emerged …
Great Pre-Run Snacks
I usually run in the morning which makes fueling up easy. A banana for a short run or a bowl of oatmeal if I'm going longer than 8 miles. When I run in the evenings, that late afternoon, pre-run snack really becomes an important component. I've tried a variety of snacks and have found that …
3 Tips To Run Smarter Not Harder
I ran the San Jose Rock N Roll Half Marathon yesterday. I finished with a very respectable and fast (for me) time of 1:56:58. I had three goals for my race, my "Happy Goal" of 2 hours, my "Happier Goal" of 1:59:59 and my "WOW, I Rocked It Goal" of 1:57:00. I didn't even consider …
What Motivates You?
Ok readers, I want to hear from you. Yes YOU!! I want to know what keeps you motivated to run, spin, walk the ridge, get to yoga every day, lift weights do boot camp or do that belly dancing workout I see on FitTV? Is it a friend who won't let you skip your workout? …
Napa Getaway – The Inn on First
Today again we are departing from our usual sweat, blood and tears to mention this lovely B&B located in the historic section of Napa, CA. The Inn on First. I am plugging this particular establishment because it's run by two very dear friends of ours, Jim Gunther and Jamie Cherry. They purchased the Inn in …
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Fashion-ugh-ble
Short departure from the normal running, boot camp, etc. Today we talk fashion! As they say on Project Runway, "one day you're in, the next you're out". Well, in my opinion some of the fall season should be an "out". Here's my quick rundown on a few of the latest fall trends. Some I like. …
On The Go Low Calorie Healthy Food Snacks Keep Your Weight Under Control
The following article is courtesy of Lorna Darden a fellow Fitness Moms member Enjoy! *** Working a 9 to 5 can get in the way of your well being sometimes. Living a busy life can keep you from eating the right meals and snacks. The only food you can get at work tends to be …
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5 Tips to Get Healthy
Most people are interested in leading healthy lives. Many of these people don't have a clue as to how to achieve this. Here are 5 quick tips to help you get healthy! Read Labels/Reduce Serving Sizes This first step is the ultimate eye opener. A serving is much smaller than you expect it to be …
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