I Love Sweating

Thanks Be to the Running God(ess)

July 16, 2009

It’s funny how the universe kind of resets everything for us periodically. Tuesday’s race photo crisis quickly transforms into Thursday’s race photo love. Maybe I’m just wishy-washy.

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Trainer, 71, is Inspiration to Clients

July 15, 2009

I did not write this article about Ernestine Shepherd–I received a copy of it from a friend, and I was so impressed that I wanted to share it with you. Anyone who says that they “can’t” needs to read this article for some inspiration!

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Does This Race Make Me Look Fat?

July 14, 2009

I completed The Boilermaker 15K on Sunday. I was excited until I saw the pictures. Then, I learned that even after thousands of dollars in therapy and nutrition counseling, I am still just your average, run-of-the-mill nut job.

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Lifestyle Transformation: A Numbered List

July 7, 2009

Lately, I have had so many people ask me questions about how to start and maintain a healthy lifestyle that it’s almost surprising. The only way to lose weight, keep it off, and lead a healthy life for the rest of your life is through good old fashioned hard work. Everyone knows that there are two key components to the healthy lifestyle equation: eat well, and move!

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Weekly Training Update!

June 29, 2009

Another week closer to race day! I’m not nervous. Mostly just excited, and I can’t wait to see my family again.

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Hydrate and Fuel: Partial Success…Kinda.

June 28, 2009

Yesterday’s plan to hydrate and fuel went well for the most part. Except for my 5 hour migraine-induced post-run nap. And the fact that I’ve been OD’ing on Benadryl to combat the allergic reaction that my face had to my sweat. Who said that running is glamorous?

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Operation: Hydrate and Fuel

June 26, 2009

Tomorrow, I will not have a migraine after my 9 mile run. Because I have a plan!

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Ice Cream is the New Ammonium Carbonate

June 22, 2009

Sometimes it’s fun to just put aside all of your responsibilities and enjoy a day of fun.

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Fun Food & FITNESS Friday + A GIVEAWAY!

June 19, 2009

Since I feel it is my worldly duty to spread the love which is healthy eating and a balanced lifestyle, I have decided that FUN FOOD Friday will become FUN FOOD & FITNESS Friday. Because really, where is FOOD without FUN & FITNESS? And FITNESS would be lonely without FOOD AND FUN. And FUN just isn’t FUN without FOOD and FITNESS. Ok, that’s enough.

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Where Have I Been?!

June 18, 2009

A long explanation as to why I’ve been a blogging loser for the past (nearly) 7 days. in pictorial format. With words of explanation for those things which cannot be explained with pictures. It’s fun, I promise.

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