One of my top tips for enjoying your Thanksgiving happily and healthily was to fit in some exercise. I'm all about the Turkey Trot, but if you're not able to fit one in or just don't want to participate, I wanted to provide you with a workout that you can do from the...
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...
Happy Workout Wednesday! I've mentioned my general dislike for the treadmill before - running on the treadmill makes the workout pass much more slowly, and is usually less enjoyable than running outside. One thing that does make me enjoy the treadmill is inserting...
About a month ago, I shared my "Burnin' Arms and Abs" workout, which I created for my cousin Michelle as she was recovering from her broken leg. Well, today is the perfect time to post the second workout I created for Michelle, because she got off of her crutches...
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...
Yesterday morning, I ran the Allstate Dallas 13.1 Marathon. (And yes, it kind of bugs me that they call it the "13.1 Marathon" when it's actually a half marathon ... there's no full marathon even offered! But if that's my only complaint about the race, I'd call it a...
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...
I've always found personal inspiration from appreciating the fact that I can run and exercise, and reminded myself to feel grateful that I am physically capable of doing the things that bring me so much joy, energy, and self-confidence. (picture source) Hearing...