Living Fit — Healthy & Happy
For those of you thinking of doing the 100 pushup challenge I have a question for you. Do you remember when you were in gym class and the coach made you drop and give him twenty? He was probably a sadistic, power-hungry tyrant, and you swore that you’d never do another push-up once you were [...]
Week #2: January 9th – January 15th Stellar training last week! 76 miles of training is in the books for week #2. That takes my total in 2012 to 168 miles. I was hoping to be at 200 miles this week but I’ll take 168. My weight is down 190.2lbs. I’ve lost a total of [...]
Week #1: January 2nd – January 8th Rockin training last week! I’m off to a good start in 2012 and my hopes of reaching 5,000 human powered miles seems attainable. I was hoping to log 100 miles in my first week, but having reached 92 miles is nothing to be disappointed about. Mileage: 3 miles [...]
Making smart choices at fast food restaurants Even though we’re taking a holistic approach to being happier and healthier that doesn’t mean we cannot stop by our favorite fast food restaurant and grab a meal every once in a while. Remember, everything in moderation! Over the years, the fast food industry has tried to give [...]
This 14-week half marathon training schedule is for intermediate runners. This running program mixes in cross-training and also hill/speed work in order to help you run long. Who is an Intermediate Runner? An intermediate runner is someone who had been running some time. If you’re currently running 20-25 miles per week and are comfortable running [...]
This smoothie recipe uses blackberries but feel free to replace the blackberries with raspberries or any other berries you prefer. Smoothie Ingredients: 1 banana, peeled 1/2 cup blackberries (or other berries you prefer) 1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup ice cubes How to Make Smoothie: Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend on high [...]
Staying safe while running should be a priority for new runners and veteran runners alike. Too often we get into our running groove and make stupid mistakes that could cause us bodily harm. I’ve assembled 10 running safety tips to act as a refresher course for veteran runners and gospel for beginner runners. 10. Always [...]
This 14-week half marathon training schedule is for novice runners and is designed to get every novice runner across the finish line of a half marathon. By building a solid foundation and incremental increases in distance, this half marathon training schedule has proven time and time again to be one of the best ways for [...]
Since no two bodies are alike we have assembled a random list of 10 methods to lose weight. Your mileage may vary, so read these and apply the ones that work for you. 10. Eat Slower – Are you worried that someone will steal the food off your plate? It’s said that it takes 15-20 [...]
Ready to shake up your morning routine with an easy to make low calorie smoothie? Did you know… Raspberries are rich in potassium, iron, vitamin C, folate and insoluble fiber. Raspberries are also said to have cancer fighting antioxidants and is a good source of soluble fiber which helps control cholesterol levels. With only four [...]
15.48 mi
01:38 /9.5mph pace
