Experts agree that running is the best fitness and cardio-respiratory exercise out there, but it's also the hardest to stick to. Here are five ways to keep you on your running game: 1. Enter a race & commit. Goals provide motivation, plus preparation runs and/or meeting friends on race day add to your enjoyment. 2. Recharge interest ...
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Running Rules of the Road
You know how I enjoy the end result, net-net, the bottom line and/or Cliff Notes summaries? Well, when I came across some “Rules of the Road” in Runner’s World magazine, I just had to share them…right after I enjoyed a chuckle. Runner’s World Magazine adapted this summary from the book, “The Runner’s Rule Book.” Enjoy. 1. If ...
“I Run for Life”…and PIZZA or Burgers!
Today 3 teams of friends and co-workers ran relays in the White Rock marathon ( www.runtherock.com ). The weather was supposed to move from chilly to sunny and 70's. The sun DID come out...the last mile of the race. The ihealthchic race team was there along with two ...
The Perfect Day
By now you know that "serendipity" is one of my favorite words...and that a great day is one that begins with no alarm clock, a cup of green tea sipped leisurely, followed by a nice long run with my ipod. I am really enjoying the new "genius" feature on itunes which puts together songs I haven't listened to ...
Morning Run…ahhhhhhhh!
Yup, today was a good one. Got up early enough so neither I nor my kids were rushed, made us all some protein pancakes (gluten free) and two fruit servings (have to get a leg up with my kiddos in order to get them to 5-6/day!). I was able to SIP (big difference between ...
On the run, but need a quick healthy boost?
You know, try as I might, there are still days we are moving too fast. Now granted, it is usually due to the fact that we went too bed too late and didn't get up as early as we should have...! Nonetheless, we still need something quick and easy AND healthy on our way out ...