It’s Wednesday! Today’s post is by Nichol. I can’t believe that as of this coming Sunday, I have been committed to running at least a mile a day for FOUR WEEKS! I know! I don’t expect to see changes in my body right away, but I swear the other day I was feeling my butt [...]
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18 Jan
Two Weeks
It’s Wednesday! Today’s post is by Nichol. So remember that whole daily mile challenge from I <3 to Run? Well, I have been dedicated and doing my daily run for 17 days now. Well, you are reading this on Wednesday, so it’s actually 18. So, I have been dedicated and doing my daily run for [...]
2 Jan
Who Is In Control — You Or …
Do you control food, or does food control you? Countless times, I have heard people talk about their best intentions being derailed by food that was “irresistible.” That means the food is in control. You are not alone; I have gotten back into the habit of letting food control me. My plan to deal with [...]
27 Dec
Make Your Health and Fitness Resolution Stick
As I mentioned the other day, I’m not a fan of New Year resolutions. That said, I know zillions of people — including some of my faithful readers — are going to make them, so let’s talk about them for a minute. Many people have “get in shape” as a New Year resolution. For a [...]
19 Dec
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Have you heard of high-intensity interval training? It’s the current big thing. If you are a moderately fit person, it would be appropriate for you to incorporate these ideas into your fitness routine, if they appeal to you. I just saw this great infographic explaining HIIT. Enjoy! More Health and Fitness News & Tips [...]
8 Dec
My Next Body Transformation Journey
The time has come! I had my six-week appointment earlier this week and everything checked out OK. That means I am cleared to exercise again! Hooray! I haven’t done much exercise in a long time — nothing at all for the last six weeks — so I know my fitness level is quite a bit [...]
16 Nov
Couch to 5K
It’s Wednesday! Today’s post is by Nichol. I always say I hate running. I don’t think I really do. There have been nights that I have come home from work or school and just gone out to run, alone. It hasn’t happened very often and it’s not usually a very long run, but I feel [...]
14 Nov
No Pain, No Gain?
I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase “no pain, no gain.” And you probably have an opinion about it — either that it’s true all the way or it’s complete crap. Both are right. And both are wrong. If you are sedentary and you sneak in some extra movement into your day — parking at [...]
9 Nov
One week later…
It’s Wednesday! Today’s post is by Nichol. First things first: happy birthday to my second to last little sister (the 8th) and to my mom (the 9th)! My tri post last week was LAME. Sorry about that. I wrote it the same day and then spent some time recuperating. Hope you didn’t feel too gypped. [...]
3 Nov
Two Quick Running Tips
The weather has cooled off here in Phoenix. As a result, many more joggers at more skill levels are seen at all times of day. There are two mistakes I consistently want the slower (newer?) runners to adjust: Relax your shoulders We have a tendency to raise our shoulders all the time, but particularly when [...]
