The holidays are just around the corner, and you’re officially out of ideas. If you’re anything like me, you love giving gifts, but hate choosing the gifts to buy. Slippers for grandpa, pajamas for the kids, and an apron for Aunt Sally might cut it, but what about...
If you've talked to me about The Biggest Loser, you'll know that I have always felt conflicted about liking it. On the one hand, I adore seeing the dramatic life changes the contestants achieve through the 10 week series. I love that they leave feeling empowered,...
Happy Workout Wednesday! I'm constantly working on incorporating more yoga into my regular routine. Not only is it wonderful cross-training for my running, but it helps prevent injuries, stretches my muscles, and provides such wonderful mental and relaxation...
Last Workout Wednesday, when I talked about my new running shoes, I alluded to the fact that I’ve been dealing with a minor injury since about January or February. It started with very tight calves, that would occasionally cramp up so badly I could hardly take a step!...
It's Workout Wednesday!! What are YOU doing for your workout today? *Note: Before I even say anything, I want to caveat that I highly recommend getting fitted for running shoes. Although I will talk about what works for me here, it's silly to assume that shoes that...
How's that for a title? Well, it's Workout Wednesday, and today's post is a bit of a mishmash of workout tips ... I'll encourage you to participate in RRCA's Run@Work Day, tell you about a fun half marathon this weekend in Dallas, and do a quick review on a new...
I debated whether or not to tell you this story for quite some time. I wasn't sure I wanted to share these personal details, or open myself up to potential criticism. However, the point of this blog is to share valuable information that might help you all with your...
Happy Motivation Monday! Did you think I had fallen off the face of the planet? I haven't been around here for a full week, which wasn't exactly planned ... but wasn't exactly unplanned either. As I mentioned in my monthly newsletter (you can subscribe here!), I'm...
Before we get into this week's top health articles, Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and grandfathers reading! I wrote about how lucky I am to have my dad and father-in-law last year, and I certainly feel the same way today. I'm lucky enough to have two...
Happy Workout Wednesday! Before we get into today's topic, one last plug for the 30-Day Ab Challenge! We have over 40 people on their way to flat, strong cores, a fun community tracking system for accountability, and some great workouts - I barely made it on Day 1!...