Fitness
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Four Ways to Enjoy Long Runs
They shouldn’t be boring – and they don’t have to be solitary. By Jen A. Miller Runners often have a love/hate relationship with the long run. We love the sense of accomplishment we feel when it’s over; we hate the anticipation of actually getting out there. Yet it must be done: The long run is the…
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Is Your Butt All That It Could Be?
Don’t get left behind—strengthen your glutes! What is the single most important muscle for running? Some might say the heart. That’s a good choice, as you certainly can’t run without one. Others might say the diaphragm. That’s another good choice. You need to breathe to run, and you can’t breathe without a diaphragm. OK, so…
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How to Kill Your Sugar Addiction Naturally
Great video by Dr. Axe In this video, he talks to you about how to overcome food cravings and sugar cravings naturally. If you want to overcome sugar cravings, then you need to follow these four steps: 1) Getting the right foods into your diet • Adding in foods that balance out your blood sugar…
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Three Shortcuts Runners Should Avoid
Runner’s World Reports Don’t sabotage your training by cheating in other areas. A few years ago, researchers in Taiwan recruited volunteers for what they were told was health-related product testing. Their first task was to take a pill and rate its texture and color; half were told it was a multivitamin, while the other half…
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Runner’s World Body Shop: Strong in the Knees
Body Shop: Strong in the Knees A strength plan to keep your vulnerable joints healthy. http://www.runnersworld.com/workouts/body-shop-strong-in-the-knees
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Team RWB ~ Veterans and Civilians Together
Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Consider becoming involved with Team RWB where you live and where you race.
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Do NOT Use Plastic Water Bottles
Rule No. 1 Keep in mind… …always use glass, ceramic or metal bowls and utensils. Avoid plastic containers and utensils. Why? Many essential oils dissolve petroleum and plastics are generally made form petroleum products. When in doubt, test your oils on the container you wish to use. If it dissolves or gets sticky the oil…
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Never Say Anything To Yourself That Wouldn’t Say To A Friend
Some people are good at encouraging peers but often condemning towards themselves. If this is you, your thinking could be hindering your productivity. Whether you’re running up a mountain or working in an office, it not a bad idea to examine your thoughts. Take hold of them and challenge the ones that are destructive towards…
