‘Tis the Season…

For races, that is.  5k's, 10k's, half marathons, full marathons, ultras; they are popping up in your email inbox and flooding your feed on Facebook.  Signing up for and then training for a race is hard work so don't blow all that prep by messing up on race day. Here are some tips! Plan your …

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Zen on the Run

So today on my running agenda was hill repeats. The purpose of hill repeats are to build power and endurance in the legs and cardiovascular system.  Incorporating hill repeats into a training program will make you a better runner.  Faster, fitter and stronger. Hill repeats are not only hard physically but also mentally.  Here are …

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Motivate Your Monday

Most successful people have a morning routine that helps get them ready to tackle the day ahead.  Here's a few things that are often cited as being most important.  Start your day by doing something good for your body and/or soul.  Take a walk, go for a run, get to exercise class, read something uplifting …

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Small Steps – Big Gains

Here are a sampling of some little things you can do that will add up: Drink water instead of juice or soda. Make brown rice or whole grain pasta instead of white rice or semolina pasta. Add a veggie with every meal. Eat fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add a few minutes of faster …

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Eat More F’s and V’s

I love fresh fruits and veggies but if I'm hungry and noshy spending time to cut up an apple or carrot into sticks seems like such a hassle.  I want a snack now!   And before the comments come flooding in, I don't like baby carrots or stuff that's already been cut.  They just don't taste …

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These Rules Are Not Meant to Be Broken

Want to reach your fitness goals?  Follow these 4 simple rules. Yes, rules.  Because "tips" are just little suggestions. 1.  Never Miss a Monday (Workout) Monday sets the tone for your entire week.  If you pass on the first workout of the week you'll be playing catch up.  Bag the extra 20 minutes of sleep, …

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Tips to Stay on Track During Vacation

Vacations can wreak havoc on your best-laid fitness and healthy eating plans. Here are some tips to help you stay on track and still have fun! Pick a meal, but just one Say you are driving to your destination and you stop at a Waffle House.  It's been ages since you've indulged in waffles and …

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Spring Brings…Shorts?

Welcome to March!  According to our pal Punxsutawney Phil, spring is on its way.   And with spring, comes some warmer temps, longer days and shorts.  Yes, shorts. When's the last time you wore shorts? October? Your first pair of shorts after a long winter of sweats, coffee pants*, jeans and leggings can be a bit …

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Beat the odds

My family's health history is chock a block with diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol and other maladies.  Knowing this helps me stay focused on doing what I need to do to prevent many of these health issues. Yes, prevent.  I'm in the camp that believes you can reverse many of the …

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