Tag Archives: training

I’m Back – My First Race in 3 Years

I signed up for this race in 2019. This time was my third year in a row training for it. My goal when I signed up was an easy sub 4 hour pace, not too ambitious for me at the … Continue reading

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Daily Habits To Boost Your Metabolism

You create and control your metabolism. Could you be slowing down your metabolism without even knowing it? Here are a few daily habits that can speed up your metabolism: Sleep. Sleep deprivation has a profound effect on metabolic function. The less … Continue reading

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Teach Your Kids Healthy Eating Habits

As a parent you are the most important role model for good nutrition and healthy living in your child’s life. Make sure you are sending the right messages to your kids. The experts at the American Obesity Association suggest these … Continue reading

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Reflecting on 2018

2018 started off super busy and active for us. We had big goals and we met them. In January we ran a half marathon in Charleston (it was a fun event and I would do it again). In March we … Continue reading

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Myths People Still Say

I know people know better, but they just can’t shake these deeply ingrained fallacies. Sit-ups, crunches, planks, etc. get rid of belly fat. There is no such thing as spot reduction. Fat loss requires nutrition changes, aerobic (some out of your … Continue reading

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10 Good Reasons To Exercise

Your workout program should be a lifelong commitment and priority. Here are some reasons why: Regular exercise helps prevent heart disease. It does this by slowing the build-up of plaque in the arteries of the heart. Active people tend to … Continue reading

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Running Stickers

Runners are a funny bunch. We race someone to the finish line, and then high-five them for beating us. Most often when we “race” it’s not to beat everyone else, but to beat our own records or goals we have … Continue reading

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