Category Archives: Fitness

Three Things Thursday (The In-Convenience Food Edition)

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Coco

My grocery list has evolved over the years, from junk-laden to calorie-obsessed to balanced. You will find some convenience foods in my cart, but this Three Things Thursday post highlights three items that I just can’t take short cuts with … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Workout: Incline Intervals And Pushing Pace

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Coco

Now that my mystery injury seems to be resolving, I am ready to kick my training up a notch, but I still need to be careful. The Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon course will have a challenging elevation profile, so I … Continue reading →

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Love Your Heart

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Coco

We celebrate Valentine’s Day with lace hearts, paper hearts, and chocolate hearts, but let’s not forget about our real hearts. This weekend I read an interesting article in Good Housekeeping called, “How to Save Your Own Life.” It emphasized the importance … Continue reading →

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Monday Check-In

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Coco

I’ve been frustrated by the recent return of my late-night snacking habit. I tend to blame my husband and son who often grab a 9:00 pm snack–it is so hard to fight off the munchies when others are crunching around … Continue reading →

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 5)

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Coco

Yes! I finally am able to do my planned workouts for my training program for the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (March 17, 2012). Even after nudging up the intensity this week, my ITB isn’t bothering me and my glute/piriformis is almost 100% … Continue reading →

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