Category Archives: Fitness

If It Ain’t Broke

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a great American adage that applies to so many areas of life, but is particularly applicable to running, and especially applicable to running shoes. While it can be tempting to try the latest … Continue reading

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Anatomy Of A Treadmill Workout

Last year I barely used my treadmill at all. I ran in the rain and the cold, and almost always had the company of other bad-ass mother runners from my Moms Run This Town group. This year, I find myself opting … Continue reading

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The Gospel According To Running

Instead of writing another valentine to running, I’m expressing my thoughts in a poem of sorts. I can’t take all the credit for the writing, but since the Bible is in the public domain, I don’t have to worry about being … Continue reading

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Chilling Out With Hot Yoga

It’s hard to believe that when I first started blogging I really didn’t like yoga. Even now, it’s not my favorite non-running activity, but I appreciate how it makes me feel, and sometimes I even enjoy doing it. So, I … Continue reading

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Five Ways To Go Red For Women

February is the month when the American Heart Association asks us to Go Red For Women and learn the facts about heart disease. Women who are physically active–runners, walkers, cyclists, swimmers, cross-fitters, strength trainers–tend to think of ourselves as healthy, … Continue reading

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