I Got Struck by “Old-Man Hands”
I have been using 15-pound dumbbells during my Metabolic Effect weight-training workouts. *taking a bow* The bar on these dumbbells is metal with engraved cross-hatches, which are there, I assume,…
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Wellness
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Some People Don’t Mind, but I Do
I can literally hear your eyes rolling in your heads right now and, sorry to tell you, it sounds a little hollow in there. But I know. I know! Another…
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Hot Chocolate Seattle 5K Recap: Awesome Event, Poor Personal Performance
I have a love-hate relationship with 5Ks. I love them because the training doesn’t take as much time. I hate them because they are like a 3-mile sprint. On March…
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I Wanted to Lose Weight by Running, but What I Learned 4 Years Later Surprised Me
“Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” -Tom Robbins Ever since I started on my health journey in 2009, my goal was to get healthy and look it. I…
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I’m Going to Nashville…with Abs
My 5K PR might have to wait. The thing is, I know how risky it is to train for distance and speed at the same time. But… I got an…
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Races I’m (Thinking About) Doing
I’m planning my 2014 racing calendar! I need some goals, people. I think having some races in mind will help motivate me to set those goals. I do, so far, have…
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I Should’ve Been Doing This for Years in My Training
I know foam rolling (aka myofascial release) is good for me; I just can’t remember how to do it properly. So I decided to look up some “how to” videos…
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Why You’re Just Not Into Running Right Now
Remember when you got your first smartphone? You turned it on and there was all that new, surprising, stuff that you didn’t even expect? Apps! I can Facebook from my phone,…
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A Case for Wearing Cute Running Clothes
If you knew me in the 8th grade, saw me walking the dog yesterday, or you are my mother, you may be surprised to learn that I strive to be…
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Secrets and Misunderstandings
I have a secret. Shocking, I know, coming from Her Highness of Over-Sharerdom. (I really want to put a picture of myself with a crown on here, but I’ve currently…
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