Running is so much easier on a day like today, in fact it is a pleasure. I am so glad I did not skip out on running today. I almost did, but when I saw the sunshine and felt the warm air I could not help myself. So I headed out and it was glorious, [...]
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When I started adding running intervals into my walking route, I either did it for as long as I could or tried to reach a certain landmark along the way. As my running intervals got longer I was curious about my distance and pace. So initially we drove the distance to see what it was [...]
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Rain is good, I have always liked the rain. A nice steady rain during the night makes for a peaceful night sleep, the steady pit-pat of the rain drops on the roof top has a very soporific effect on me. Standing out in the rain on a really hot day to cool off is also [...]
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Let me start by saying I am down two pounds. Yay! Of course those 2 pounds actually dropped off by Tuesday. And the scale has kind of stayed at the same weight since. That’s OK, I really only expected to lose two pounds. I did well with the exercise, I burned 4,800 calories total. Drank [...]
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One of my favorite pieces of gear is my Polar F4 Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue Ice). It has been a great tool for weight loss. The ability to accurately track my calories has allowed me to set and meet goals for burning calories. One of the other benefits of using a heart rate [...]
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Music is a great motivator for me when I am running. It is especially helpful to me when I am running alone or on the treadmill. I have read many articles on the pros and cons of running with music. And it just seems like everyone has a different opinion, some people say it is [...]
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The kids are back at school today, so I was able to get a nice long run in, and I was feeling a little antsy. I got in some running this week but mostly 3 mile runs, which is barely more than a warm up, but better than nothing. I have also worked out on [...]
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So today I decided to mix it up a little and did the step mill at the gym. The step mill and I have a love/hate relationship. I love the fact that it gets my heart rate going, so I burn a lot of calories. It offers variety, it is a good break from my [...]
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When I started working out I wore any old thing. And then I realized that some clothes were just not meant to be sweated in, so I began wearing moisture wicking fabrics. My husband even gave me some under armour clothes for my birthday, which I love by the way. And these all helped with [...]
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The kids have three days off from school this week, so my workout routine has had to change. I have a hard time fitting in a good run when the kids are home. I could always go to the gym but I feel bad about putting them in childcare. I guess that is kind of [...]
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