Tag: workout
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5 Effective Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes

One of the biggest hurdles I hear from moms trying to better their health is the struggle with time. “I just don’t have time.” You know what? You’re probably right! Between house, kids, laundry, jobs, laundry, school or church responsibilities, laundry, and husbands, we don’t have time. But I’ve come to the conclusion that we…
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The One Mistake Beginning Runners Make

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You decide to start running, whether because you want to lose some weight, relieve some stress, or you just always had a goal of finishing a race. The first day, you’re pumped. Lacing up your shoes, you head out the door picturing images of graceful deer or maybe a…
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How to Deal with an Injury
Every night, as I sit on the couch and read or watch TV, I prop my foot on a small ziploc bag full of ice. It’s wrapped in a small, thin, old kitchen towel, but within moments I can feel the chill seep into my heel. I hope it provides the pain relief and healing…
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4 Workouts to Increase Running Speed (And You Don’t Need a Track!)
After my marathon debacle, I decided to switch my focus for a while. I had been emphasizing slower distances and building mileage instead of increasing speed. This summer, I’ve decided to switch focus and try and increase my speed by adding workouts. Problem is? I’m not actually a big fan of running circles around a…
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Top 5 Recipes from Run Fast Eat Slow
I hate the word diet. A lot. In the actual, true meaning of the word, diet means the foods that an organism typically eats. That definition doesn’t bother me. It’s the meaning that has morphed after years of science, experts, and industry have told us what to eat. I’m not cool with that. I’ve shared…
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Review of Generation UCAN
It was a cold, Saturday morning when I took a chance on a new method of fuel. I had a 10 mile run scheduled and it was about 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and the ground was covered in snow. Seemed like the perfect time to try something new. I had ordered a sample pack of UCAN…