Health & Fitness
Race Preview – Ultimook 50k
There is a new ultra in town, and it goes by the name of the Ultimook 50k. I am so excited for this race. While my calendar is booked this year, I am absolutely putting […]
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Health & Fitness
How To Prevent And Treat Six Common Tennis Injuries
Tennis is not only a fun, competitive sport that tests your physical strength and strategic skills, it has extensive health benefits: from improving muscle tone to lowering your resting heart rate. But like most sports, […]
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Why You Should Join (Or Start) A Running Group
I never thought I would belong to a running group. You see, I live in a small town on the Oregon Coast. And while we have perks like minimal traffic and lots of cows, we […]
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How To Stay Fit In College
Let’s be honest: When you are in school, it’s hard to balance academics, social life, extra-curricular activities and possibly a job. Are you having that fitness goal you have always wanted to reach on top […]
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Yoga And Wrist Pain
Yoga provides many benefits – it increases flexibility, tones muscles, builds strength and helps the worries of the day melt away. But like all physical activities, practicing yoga can accidentally lead to or worsen certain […]
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How To Run On Vacation
I have a hard time running while I am on vacation. It’s not that I lack the motivation, and it’s not like I don’t want to get out of the hotel room. I absolutely hate […]
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The Challenges Of Following A Healthy Diet
If you’ve ever tried to follow nutrition news, then you know that recommendations change all the time. Foods that were once labeled as good for you can suddenly be red flagged, and the food you […]
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6 Ways To Motivate Yourself To Run
I’ve been struggling the past six months with my love for running. It’s a real slog to get motivated. It’s time to get my mojo back. I have two relay races scheduled and paid for […]
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5 Ways To Beat Workout Boredom
Sticking to an exercise routine can help you achieve ambitious fitness goals, but simply doing the same workout every day can quickly become tiresome. Fortunately, you can mix up your routine to keep your excitement […]
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8 Brain Games For Runners
We all have tough runs where we want to quit – give up and head home to wallow in self-pity. In this situation, it is all mind over matter. We all know that we feel […]