The Devil is in the Details

Today is Day 5 of the Holiday Hustle.  And we're all about the plan. Set the plan. Work the plan. Succeed. Your workout is a thinking one.  Sit down for a few minutes and figure out your workouts for the next 7 days.  Ideally, schedule 3 or 4 cardio sessions and 2-3 strength sessions.   Only …

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How I Stay Focused

Like you, I cycle through phases where it's harder to stay on track and motivated.  Giving up isn't an option so I've developed some tried and true strategies that help me reach my goals. Prioritize You cannot expect to reach your goals if the steps to reaching them gets scrapped because something comes up.  In …

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Run to Raise Money for Schools

I like a charity run as much as the next gal.  So check out this local run that not only raises money for local schools but offers kids and adults alike a chance to get out for a run, walk or stroll on October 15th. There's a timed 5K Run/Walk, a 1 Mile Fun Run …

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30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge – Day 1

Today we kick off a 30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge. Here are the rules.  Rather here is *the* rule for this month's challenge.  Set your mind to completing the challenge.  Set your intention.  Set your mind.  Write it down.  See it.  Do it. Here's today's workout. Warm up for 5 minutes (take a walk, a light …

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B-Ack! to Training

School starts in two weeks which brings up mixed emotions.   I LOVE summer but I also LOVE structure and summer with the kids home blows that up. They're old enough to be free range; one works, one burns his eyes out on his Xbox and I can get to the office when I need …

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How to Keep the Vacation Vibe

The problem with going on vacation is that the minute you step on the plane bound for home, you lose your buzz.  You're forced, at 500 mph, into your personal laundry list of tasks and to-do's that await you.  Bummer. So is there a way, while navigating the necessities of your day to day reality, …

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Get Out. Get Fit.

I can't remember the last time I stepped foot in a gym for a class or a workout.  And I used to be a very devoted gym-goer.  The bike, treadmill (oh yes I did), weights, aerobics, the pool, the locker room.  Yep.  Did it all. But now?  Nope. Can't do it.  Won't do it.  I …

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How to Run

  First let me state the obvious.  People make running way more complicated than it needs to be.  Sure, there's cadence, pace, foot placement, etc. but for a new runner it's all Greek so let's keep it simple and just focus on what to do with your body when you run. Ok.  Start running.  Now …

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The Bare Minimum – Travel Edition

I am pretty disciplined about my workout schedule.  Even on vacation.  Whether a 10 day Hawaiian getaway or a 4 day road trip, I set a plan to get in the bare minimum of exercise each day. Bare minimum?  Yep.  Just enough to break a sweat and stick to my schedule.  Because let's be real  …

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The Reach

Goals are important to me.  They are tangible things I can work towards and that really suits my personality.  I don't do well when I'm not pointed in a direction.  Besides, I'm a validation-whore who needs to have these accomplishments in my memory bank.  Or posted on Facebook.   No surprise there. I've got some …

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