Welcome to 2021! Here’s hoping that this year brings you only the best! However, as much as we complain about 2020, some good things happened in the past year. The thing I am most grateful for is this community, which started the first weekend of 2020. Thank you so much for being a part ofContinue reading “Ring in the New Year”
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Paleo, Keto, Whole30, oh my!
There are so many diets out there, that it is hard to keep them all straight. Today I am going to talk about three very popular ones and the pros and cons of each: The Paleo Diet While I personally see absolutely no reason to live like a caveman (they don’t sleep on nice comfyContinue reading “Paleo, Keto, Whole30, oh my!”
Fueling Your Workout
Have you ever tried to drive your car with the gas tank on empty? You can go a few miles, but eventually the car will just stop. You body works the same way.
If the Shoe Fits
You may be wondering what type of shoes are best for running, walking, and hiking. Every foot (or set of feet) is different, so there are no absolute rules about shoes. I highly recommend shopping in person at a specialized running or outdoor adventure store where the sales people are trained in fitting you for shoes. These trained professionals can help you find the best shoe for your particular feet and needs. However, there are a few generalized tips I would like to share:
Safety First
A lot of you started running or walking regularly when the quarantine started. Conveniently during that time, there were not a lot of cars on the road. Now that it’s getting busier out there, I thought this would be a good time to talk about safety. First of all, you want to make sure youContinue reading “Safety First”
Things are heating up!
I hear it’s still snowing in Maine, but here in Northern California, it’s getting pretty hot out there. Temperatures seem to have gone from the mid-60’s to mid-80’s almost overnight. It’s time to start thinking about carrying a water bottle when you go out for even a short walk or run. But how much shouldContinue reading “Things are heating up!”
Confucius’s Thoughts on Running
Confucius said, “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” This has been my mantra ever since I started running. Actually, I started running by walking, and then by walking a half marathon. And then I started running because walking was taking too long, or at least thatContinue reading “Confucius’s Thoughts on Running”
