Healthy Harvest: In-Season Produce To Eat This Fall
Posted on Sep 06, 2016
When you’re picking up produce at a grocery store or farmer’s market this fall, you’ll be sure to find a rich harvest of fruits and vegetables. Autumn’s in-season produce vary in color, flavor, size and texture, which makes for beautiful, mouth-watering fall dishes! Here are a few fruits and veggies to keep an eye out […]
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3 Simple Steps To Adopting A Vegetarian Lifestyle
Posted on Aug 23, 2016
Becoming a vegetarian isn’t for everyone, but it does have some fact-based health benefits that are worth considering. “A large body of scientific literature suggests that the consumption of a diet of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, nuts, and fruits, with the avoidance of meat and high-fat animal products, along with a regular exercise program is […]
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Healthy & Hydrated: What You Need To Know About H20
Posted on Aug 02, 2016
A nice, long drink of cold water on an 85 degree summer day is not only refreshing, it’s essential to your well-being! Without water, our organs can’t function properly, our bodies can’t maintain a stable temperature and our joints can’t stay lubricated. So, how can you fight dehydration during these hot summer months to keep […]
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Running Tips: Recovery
Posted on Feb 24, 2016
Running Tips: Recovery What is your recovery plan after a big run? If you said “nothing,” that is a fine answer. After a race, it’s best to take it easy for a week and then slowly resume your regular training. The break from running gives your body a chance to heal and get strong. Give running a […]
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Running Tips: Running in the Winter
Posted on Feb 18, 2016
Winter is not a favorite time of year for most runners I know. It is a constant challenge to run when the weather is cold or the footing is bad. However, there are a few motivational techniques that can keep you moving. Here are a few simple tricks to get you through the season. Register for a […]
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Running Tips: Flexibility
Posted on Feb 10, 2016
Running Tips: Flexibility There are MANY opinions on flexibility these days: dynamic stretching, PNF stretching, yoga, static stretching, the list goes on. Although the latest research flip flopped for many years on whether stretching was beneficial, now the experts agree that the right kind of stretching can be good for some athletes. This study found that people who […]
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Running Tips: Getting Outside in Winter
Posted on Feb 05, 2016
Running Tips: Getting Outside in Winter How do you keep yourself going in the winter? Do you switch to the treadmill for most of your runs? Do you just tiptoe over the ice and hope for the best? Most runners prefer running outside, even in the coldest temperatures. If you are a winter runner, then […]
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Running Tips: Keep a Strong Core
Posted on Jan 27, 2016
Running Tips: Keep Your Core Strong Last week we shared three practical tips to keep you injury free. Here is another running tip to add to your list: keep your core strong. Most runners I know would prefer to run extra miles than do core. They just don’t like it. But a strong core plays an important […]
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Running Tips: Cadence
Posted on Jan 11, 2016
We are back with more tips to make you a faster, stronger and more efficient runner. Whether you are brand new to running or a seasoned pro, we have advice that can help. Our tip this week focuses on cadence. First, what is cadence and why is it important to runners? Cadence is how often […]
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