Two Jobs, A Half Marathon, And A Blog

By Lauren Grant I’m just starting my third week of training for the half marathon and already I’m struggling to keep up! I probably wouldn’t have a problem if I wasn’t working two jobs! Let me tell you it is not easy! Going from one job to another doesn’t leave time for the gym or [...]

Gymnophobia

The gym (and its mirrors, spandex, and sweaty skin) can certainly be an intimidating place for those that are already self-conscious about their bodies. Nonetheless, you are paying the hefty monthly membership fee for a reason: to get fit. Don’t just shrink your wallet; get over your fear and embarrassment and start shrinking your waistline too.

Don’t Be Afraid To Use The Things You Own

Are Your Beautiful Things Just Collecting Dust? By Gayle Calder I was standing at my kitchen sink the other day, doing my annual silver polishing before the holidays, and it struck me that a lot of people today would think this was very peculiar and why would I bother. In today’s disposable world who in [...]

Training Strategies for a Half Marathon

Many runners will tell you that the half marathon is the perfect race distance. It’s long enough for a challenge, but short enough to allow a much quicker recovery than completing a full marathon. However, half marathons take more preparation time than a 5K or 10K, so it is important to keep some things in mind when you are training for one.

Dragons Don’t Die Unless You Take Them Apart

Be a man and be gross—kill the dragon. Because when you don’t take the dragons apart, you end up losing days upon days when they creep up, making it impossible for you to be grateful for today.

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