This "Daily Kick in the Butt" comes courtesy of Runner's World. I like it because sometimes we can't fully explain to "non-believers" why we do what we do. Daily lives are often about "the grind"—work, kids, chores, obligations, repeat. Focusing on training for this marathon, and thinking about how incredibly long it is, is about …
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Great Tips from America’s Toughest Trainer!
The following is a great article from Jillian Michaels! Enjoy! Break the Cycle of Emotional Eating By Jillian Michaels If you suffer from constant food cravings, there are some steps you can take to remedy the situation. The first step is to make sure you're eating correctly for your metabolic type. (You can find out …
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Exercise and the Energy Connection
With work, family activities, household and other responsibilities pressing down on you it might seem that beginning an exercise program is just one more energy drain on an already tiring schedule. The truth is, exercise provides and energy boost by increasing your blood flow and oxygen through your body. You think more clearly and your …
Patience is a Virtue
I was not born with a lot of patience which surprisingly didn't cause me any problems until I had kids . Being a parent with no patience is like mixing gasoline and a lit match. Kaboom! Training for marathons or any endurance event is similar. You can't rush through an 18-week marathon training plan. You …
Inspiration with a Capital “I”
I finally was able to watch the latest episode of The Biggest Loser. I wasn't able to record it and the newest episode hadn't hit On Demand or Hulu yet so I resorted to buying the latest episode on Itunes. It was the best $1.99 I spent this week! For those of you who don't …
Feets, Don’t Fail Me Now
I was in Sacramento yesterday to run the American Parkway Half Marathon. It was sunny, clear and the sun warmed the few thousand of us at the starting line. Those three conditions would be the bane of my race!! I hate the heat (unless I'm hoisting a margarita pool-side) and dislike running in the bright …
3 Race Day Goals
It seems the wheels have come off my training the past 2 weeks or so. My long run was 3 weeks ago due to scheduling and some injuries that popped up after my soccer debut. Note to self: should not start a new sport during the crucial last few weeks of a training program. So …
Go Play!
In honor of Earth Day, step out the front door and hit the trails, take a walk in the neighborhood or play some tag with the kids. Breathe in some fresh air and be grateful for the beauty that surrounds us. Now go run! Keli 🙂
Takin’ It to the Streets
It's no secret that I do not like track workouts. I've done them and I try not to be such a negative Nelly about them but I dread them and when I'm out there each step is a chore. The problem with my lane-dread is that I'm training for a race where I need to …
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