If you live alone or with folks who do not share your dietary preferences and/or requirements, it can seem daunting to always cook for one person. Most items at a grocery store are more expensive when purchased in single-serve, and throwing away food is never good! But it IS possible to cook wholesome,…
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Training for a mud run means you need to not only work on your 5k time, but also on that upper body! Don’t neglect it! This workout is designed to be done outside or in your home on an off day from running, but you could do a short run…
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So many people bust their butt at the gym, and undo it all when they get home by making horrible nutritional choices. Eating too much, too little, or eating foods that don’t benefit the body are all huge roadblocks on the path to getting fit. I could sugar coat things (no pun intended) but…
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If you’re up at 2am, surfing the internet or scrolling through your Facebook feed, this blog is most definitely for you. Read it all and then GO TO SLEEP!! If you’re reading this in the middle of the day or as you unwind after work, see if you identify with any of it and…
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Although you should focus your training on building endurance for racing by running, it’s not an activity that you should do day in and day out. Your body will not only get used to doing the same exercise and become “efficient” at doing it (think burning less calories, recruiting fewer muscle fibers), but it…
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There are many reasons why a person may not have access to lots of workout equipment: no gym membership, lots of traveling, lack of gym near home/work, etc. No matter the reason, lack of workout equipment does not have to be a reason to miss a workout. Most people resort to cardiovascular training if…
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If you’re reading this blog, you have (or are trying to have) an interest in eating healthy, exercising, maintaining a healthy & balanced lifestyle, or all three! Trying to incorporate this into one’s life is no easy thing; it does not take long to understand that it can be EXPENSIVE!! It is NO coincidence…
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There it is, the finish line. This is what the weeks and months of training have let up to, and it is finally just a few strides away. You get one last burst of motivation, extend your legs a little farther, pump your arms a little harder, and make one last push. Your…
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The last meal the night before a race is always something that is on a runner’s mind come competition day. Runners often have a special “go to” meal that they always eat before a race. Some go high carb, while others believe in meals that low fiber or high protein or low protein or…
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1. Pack your gym bag the night before: Whether you are an early morning exerciser, or you hit the gym right after work, packing your bag the night before will save time and a potential gym disaster (read: forgetting a sports bra, or bringing 2 left shoes). Pack the night before, and you’ll “grab &…
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