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A Day in the Life: Fitness Director, Trainer, Coach, Dog Mom, Wife
I am joining in with Angela and Jill in a Day in the Life linkup! My days are really, really long, though there is a lot of variety and no two days are the same. Since I’m mostly writing this on...
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Time for Tabata!!!
I’m posting quickly this Thursday evening. Finding free time is becoming more difficult, as cross country season heats up and we close in our our “season” at work. So instead of rambling on, I created...
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7 Great Stretches for Runners
I lied. If you watch my Great Stretches for Runners video, you will very clearly hear me say this is a five to six minute routine. Yet, the total video is about 14 minutes long. How did that happen?...
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IDEA is Looking for Inspired Bloggers
I was honored when I was asked to become an IDEA Inspired Advisor earlier this year. I was one of 12 bloggers who was chosen because I am passionate about health, fitness, social media, and, well,...
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Fitness Friday: Hit the Gym for a Circuit Workout!
If you read (and hopefully do) my workouts, you know that I love to be outdoors, at home, or in a studio. Sometimes, though, it is fun, and can be functional, to hit the gym for a change. All you need...
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Excuses, Excuses: How to Overcome the Top 5 Exercise Excuses
You haven’t started your fitness program yet. You know you should. You’ve heard the benefits. So, what’s your excuse? Oh, and try to be original. As a personal trainer and fitness director, I have...
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Dynamic Tape: A New Tool for Athletes + an Interview with Creator Ryan Kendrick
Last week I was contacted by a firm who represents Dynamic Tape and it’s creator, Ryan Kendrick, asking if I’d like to try it out and offering me the opportunity to try it out and personally interview...
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The “Not Crazy” Workout: Perfect for Any Level
Sometimes it seems that the workouts that are on posted on the internet come in two categories. Either they are basic, step by step tutorials for beginners, safe but maybe a little bland. Or you look...
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Weekly Reader: A Little TurkeyTrot Inspiration
Have you ever read a great book, seen an inspiring movie, or heard a great joke, and thought, “I’ve got to share that!” Of course you have! Here are a few things from my Reader in the last week (or...
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No Time? No Problem! 3 Workouts to Get You In and Out of the Gym FAST!
It is one of the most frequently used excuses for not exercising. I don’t have enough time. Well, you know what? Neither do I! I just know how to optimize my time and my workout to get the most bang...
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Exciting News for Health and Fitness Bloggers! IDEA Blogfest 2014!
Sorry about the long title and all the exclamation points, but I have some really exciting news that I want to share with my health and fitness blogging friends. You may remember that I am an IDEA...
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Yours, Mine, and Ours: Favorite Posts from 2013:
My Favorite Blogs of 2013 As a blogger and avid blog reader, there are always posts that stand out from the rest. These are the posts that mean something to me as a reader, and obviously meant...
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Out with the Old…Reviewing 2013 Goals
I actually sat down to write about my goals for 2014, but after a moment’s thought, it seemed appropriate to first take a look back at my goals for 2013, review my success or failure in achieving them,...
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Saying Goodbye to Clients and Friends. Plus, Peg’s Last Workout…Can You Keep Up?
Twelve years ago, when I was fairly new to personal training, I started working with a couple who lived at a country club in La Quinta. They were in their early 70s and pretty active. Bob golfed...
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Striving for Balance: The Workout
I sometimes feel like I rush through my life on a tightrope with plates on my head and balls in the air. Excuse my mixed metaphor, but if you think about it (or picture it), it becomes quite clear. I...
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Pin It Party! Part 4
Lindsey is hosting another Pin It Party over on the Lean Green Bean! I am joining her and many other bloggers in sharing some of our favorite, most pinnable posts. Don’t forget to head on over to...
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Training, Rock and Roll, and RAGNAR
Well, I finally did it. I’ve been talking about it for a month, but on Friday I finally pulled the trigger and signed up for the Rock and Roll Marathon in San Diego on June 1! Whew! Now I guess I’d...
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#MNBChallenge: Week One. Amazing
Whew! We just completed the first week of the Move Nourish Believe Challenge and it was pretty amazing. I love this challenge! It is fun, different, and doesn’t require me to twist myself into...
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Chafing and Road Rash and Colds, Oh My!
We had to turn on our air conditioner yesterday. I’m not bragging about our warm weather (close to 90 degrees!). I hate turning on the A/C. Hate the stale air, hate closing up my house, and especially...
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Fitness Education, Inspiration, Motivation and More at IHRSA 2014!
Next week I am heading to San Diego for IHRSA 2014, the 33rd Annual IHRSA Convention! I am so excited about it that I wanted to share. IHRSA is one of the world’s largest fitness conventions and trade...
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