Can you believe November is more than halfway complete!? Is it getting colder where you are? It got chilly a few weeks ago in Dallas, then got quite warm again, and is now leveling out in temperatures that are just about perfect for running! Dressing properly to run...
Did you read that title and think "oh boy, here's a big can of worms?" I did too - there are so many controversial topics that I feel need to be discussed, and I always file them on my "Blog Ideas" document to save for a day when I can do a better job at posting my...
It's another Motivation Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! In addition to the busy Saturday that I told you about yesterday, I also ran another half marathon yesterday! As I've mentioned, I select my "A" races carefully and give them my all, but yesterday's...
Happy Halloween! If you're looking for something fun to make tonight, check out these 10 Low-Cal Halloween Treats from Shape ... the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Popcorn balls look delicious! I didn't get yesterday's Workout Wednesday post up, so I want to make it up...
One of the most common questions I get asked is "what should I eat before my workout?" This is a hotly-debated topic, and one that I could write on and on about (but fortunately for you, I'm going to keep it fairly short!). (picture source) On most mornings, I'm up...
Happy Workout Wednesday! Today I have 2 exciting updates to share, 3 great workout-related links, and 2 giveaway winners! Exciting Updates ZOOMA Texas. Have you heard of ZOOMA's race series? ZOOMA is an organization that puts on well-organized and fun races...
If you don’t have kids, I'll leave you with two interesting articles for your "Work Out Wednesday:" This article shares the 4 biggest half-marathon mistakes, and this one gives all you yogis several postures to help tone various body parts. I'll start by saying that...
How is your 30-Day Ab Challenge going? I'm already feeling the burn! If you haven't joined in, it's not too late! It is too late, however, to write a real Work Out Wednesday post today (it's in the very wee hours of the morning as I write this, but I'll wait to...
If you many fitness-related blogs, you've probably seen a fair number of posts on how to run or exercise through the summer heat. You may also be thinking that I'm late to the game, as it is already a week into August (incidentally, average temperatures in the US are...
This post has been updated for 2018! Check out the updated list here! When you work out, do you listen to music? Zone out? Watch TV or read a magazine from your machine at the gym? I do believe in the restorative power of tuning in to your own thoughts or listening...