Hormones, Energy & 5K Training: Installment 4

Hormones, Energy & 5K Training: Installment 4

Hormones play a big role in how we all (men and women) move, behave, think, act, etc., throughout the day. Women, in particular, are often subject to an assault of hormones affecting our body in some way, shape or form.  If you're a woman, you - or a great many close...
2 Ways to Lose 5 Pounds in 5 Minutes A Day

2 Ways to Lose 5 Pounds in 5 Minutes A Day

This will be short and sweet. Sometimes all we need is a little perspective. If you're trying to lose weight, shedding the last few pounds can be the toughest. What am I saying?? Getting the ball rolling is the toughest. The second toughest thing is the last few...
5K Training That Boosts Metabolism: Installment 3

5K Training That Boosts Metabolism: Installment 3

For the record, I mostly want to run faster for my upcoming 5K. That said, the type of training I'm doing, largely based around intervals, does a helluva job boosting metabolism as well! Good for me! ...And maybe good for you, too, if you want to do a few workouts...
10 Signs You Know You’re a Fitness Junkie

10 Signs You Know You’re a Fitness Junkie

Are you a gym rat? Here are a few telltale signs you might be! Does your personality fit the description of any of these? 1. You indiscriminately greet people by saying, "Hi. How was your workout?" at least once a day. 2. The first day you workout wearing new gym...
Running to Get Faster: Installment 2

Running to Get Faster: Installment 2

For a lot of people, exercise can be boring. Very boring. A purpose for getting fit helps incredibly. You don't necessarily have to run a 5K, 10K or marathon for that matter, but a goal would be nice. I mentioned in my last post about training for the Hot Chocolate 5K...
Interval Training for the Hot Chocolate 5K: Installment 1

Interval Training for the Hot Chocolate 5K: Installment 1

I'm officially registered for the Hot Chocolate 5K in Chicago on November 4, 2012. There are several Hot Chocolate races around the country (running as 5K and 15K). If you're not in Chicago, there could be a race coming to a city near you! The lynchpin for me - and...
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