My First Pair Of Running Shoes

By Lora Erickson aka “Blonde Runner”

I remember my first pair of what I thought was a “good” pair of running shoes. I was a freshman in high school and the coach noticed my shoes and encouraged me to buy some good shoes for running so my Mom took me to the local department store to [...]

My First Half Marathon

Journey From Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach to Run 13.1 Miles
By Lauren Grant
 
Let me first begin by saying that everything that could have gone wrong on this trip, did. To tell this story, I should probably start from the beginning.
Several months ago, I tried to convince my boyfriend to run a half marathon with me, but [...]

Alternative Fitness

So you want to get in shape, but you would rather get a root canal than go to the gym. You already ran the rat race all day at work and the last thing you want to do is feel like you are spinning a hamster wheel by jogging on the treadmill. If listening to Kenny G on repeat for five hours straight sounds more exciting than exercising for 20 minutes then you need to continue reading.

The Key To Fixing A Broken Heart

OvercomeGrief By Strengthening Your Heart Chakras. Alicia Parks demonstrates how to find balance and open your heart with energizing yoga poses.

One Month To Go

Lauren A. Grant

So it’s a little under a month till my first half marathon! I’m getting very nervous and while I’ve been training, I still have a fear that I will be unable to complete the 13.1 mile run. I’m trying to stay positive but this isn’t easy, but at least it benefits a good [...]

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.

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.

Getting Back to the Yoga Mat

Yoga is everywhere these days. It has arrived and is moving beyond its Paparazzi-like intrigue into an accepted part of our western society. Yoga has transcended time, culture and spirituality. It offers numerous benefits including creating flexibility and strength, decreasing stress, healthy weight management, increasing immunity, and connecting mind and body.

The Happy Hour Cyclist

by Kyle Funk
It’s almost November and while most of my cycling buddies are right in the thick of cross season I sometimes struggle with a major lack of motivation. The days are getting shorter and the air is cooler. The couch looks better than ever and I begin to develop visions of Italian hoagies, porters [...]

Burn More Calories By “Sweating” The Small Stuff

by Matt Tucker
 
I like the big picture. At the end of the day, the big picture is most important. Still, I think the little things are what make it so great. I like people with an outstanding attention to detail. Maybe it is because I pride myself on paying close attention to the little things. [...]

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