Helping moms and daughters build a positive relationship with their bodies, food, and each other, to stop the cycle of disordered eating and body shaming.
Two common questions I receive from youth and adult runners are: How much should I hydrate when I run? Do I drink water or a sport drink? What is dehydration? Dehydration occurs when the fluid loss is greater than fluid intake. Fluid loss can occur from urine, feces, and sweat. Dehydration prohibits the delivery of […]
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Spring marathons are on the horizon. One of my favorite races, the Grandma’s Marathon, is quickly approaching and you may be one of the thousands of people gearing up for the big race. Whether you are training for 26.2 milers or helping at the toddler trot, wholesome pre-race fuel is essential. Good pre-race fuel doesn’t […]
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Winter is notorious for presenting a unique set of challenges: freezing temperatures, snow, ice and sleet. So why on earth would you leave your warm bed to run or walk in those conditions?! The simplest answer is that physical activity outside in the winter helps you to become stronger. And, the good news is, if […]
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How many times have you started a walk to run program or trained for an upcoming race and had intolerable pain in the front area of your lower leg? Welcome to shin splints. You may think that the pain has something to do with the strength of your leg muscles, your form, the surface you […]
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Looking for new tunes to lighten your load? Below are 10 new songs for your playlist. Listen to them here. Girls Like You – Walk Off the Earth Let Me Die in My Footsteps – The Steep Canyon Rangers Hillary – Brendan James Dollar Wine – Colin Lucas Wake Me Up – Avicii Odds Are […]
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Running is a beautiful sight; it is an art of movement. But to every art, there is technique. Below are 5 key techniques for beginner runners. But even if you are an accomplished runner, be sure you are still maintaining proper form to accomplish efficient and healthy running. Look Ahead Your eyes should be focused […]
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Looking for a new running playlist to put a little kick in your giddy-up? Below are 10 songs on my playlist for when my feet are hitting the pavement. Listen to them here. The Obvious Child – Paul Simon Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon The Entertainer – Billy Joel How Do You […]
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