New Gear

In marketing speak I'm a "late adapter".  Which means I don't jump on trends early, in fact, by the time I get around to new things, they aren't new.  Which leads me to my Garmin. I have had the same Garmin 435 since 2006.  And while new watches came to market, I was fine with my …

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4 Tips To Get On With It

Today we talk about getting back on track or how you re-boot your workout program. Let’s say you are a runner, and you run 3, 4 or 5 times a week.   Maybe you’re training for a race or just trying to stay fit, whatever.  Then something happens and you have to take a few days …

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Be the Change

So here's the deal.  You're in charge of your life, health, welfare.  You control the narrative.  You are the captain flying the plane or piloting the ship.  Sure, you may be working in concert (or opposition) with your spouse or family members but make no mistake, YOU have the power to create positive change in …

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Tapping Into Previous Successes

So how was your 2016? Did you reach a goal, make a change, improve in some way?  Did you spend more time with your kids, less time at work, or did you walk away from an unhealthy or unsafe situation?  Did you make a new good friend, drop a negative or toxic one or broaden …

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Your Final Holiday Hustle Workouts

We're going to make life a little easier for you in case you're traveling, working hard before the holiday or out and about.  Here are your next 4 days of workouts.  Keeping it short and sweet so you have NO excuses to get something done. Wednesday 12/21:  10 Pushups, 10 Squats, 10  Jumping Jacks - …

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#HolidayHustle

Happy Friday!  The Holiday Hustle Challenge continues! This week has been pretty challenging so today we're keeping it simple. The Plank Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders Walk your feet back so you're balancing on the front part of your foot Stay in a high plank (on your hands) or slowly …

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Run and Done. Now What?

So I've been in the post-marathon meh phase.  The race is done, the medal hung, the race number pinned to the wall with the others.  My body is recovered, any soreness or aches have subsided, people are tired of hearing about it and the race photos came out and as usual, they are awful!   …

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The CIM – A Recap

Do you want to know what was running through my head at Mile 19 on the marathon?  "Wow!  19 already?" And here's what was running through my head at Mile 23. "Thank God I don't ever have to do this again". It's funny how your thought process can shift in 4 short miles.  But that, my …

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Forward to Friday

Welcome to Day 2 of the Holiday Hustle!  Today we're only doing one move.  It's yoga but don't freak out. Standing Forward Bend It's a surprisingly simple move with great benefits; spinal decompression, balance and improves flexibility and more. First let's get you into the proper standing pose Stand with your feet hip distance apart, knees …

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Welcome to the Holiday Hustle

The holidays are prime for falling off the health and fitness wagon.  Parties, late nights, egg nog, cookies, cool or downright cold weather, you name it, it's coming. . Hence the Holiday Hustle.  A 25 day challenge to provide some healthy structure to an unstructured time of year. Contrary to what you may be expecting it's not …

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