Category Archives: Fitness

Book Review: Mile Markers

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Coco

I put “Mile Markers” by Kristin Armstrong on my Christmas list because Steena (@AHappyPace) was so enthusiastic about it. It was the first of my Christmas books (all running-related–imagine that!) that I chose to read. As explained in the first … Continue reading →

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My Egg Beaters Canvas

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Coco

My high-protein, low-calorie, Egg Beaters-based breakfast is one of the “diet” meals that now form the foundation of my healthy lifestyle. I’ve always been a breakfast eater, but I’ve traded PopTarts and Frosted Flakes for an Egg Beaters omelette and whole wheat toast. I’m … Continue reading →

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 7)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Coco

Wow. Week 7. Only three more weeks until the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon! Now that my ITB/glute/piriformis is mostly behaving, it’s time to do longer long runs to prepare to run 13.1 miles. Monday (9 mile easy run) Walking: 1 mile … Continue reading →

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Lessons From The Mat

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Coco

My son is wrapping up his last year of wrestling today, making his second and final appearance in the “national” championship tournament for his league. Over the years, I have gone from barely being able to watch his matches to … Continue reading →

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Check Your Pulse? There’s An App For That!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Coco

My husband is the only member of my family that does not have an iPhone, and he gets tired of all the iPhone hype, but even he was impressed by this new app: Instant Heart Rate by Azumio I read … Continue reading →

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