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Planning for Progression

7 August 2011

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Planning for Progression

So eventhough it is still 2.5 months away, the excitement for the Ragnar relay is building up.  My runs have improved in their speed, my stamina, my gait, all of it!  Truth of the matter is, without proper planning none of it would be possible.  Here are some tips that have helped me that can [...]

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Week #4: The Nutrition Project

23 July 2011

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Week #4: The Nutrition Project

So we are at the end of week #4 on this nutrition journey, or experiment as I like to call it.  In all honesty, I feel fantastic!  The food tracking has been on a daily basis and has allowed me to keep a close eye on the nutrition content of the foods I eat.  Now [...]

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Training the Trail

13 June 2011

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Training the Trail

In preparation for my half marathon in TWO weeks, I went for a trail run yesterday at Red Rock Canyon.  My expectations were high, but I was realistic that my time would not be the best.  First of all you're running on a trail which means dodging rocks.  The ground is uneven gravel and dirt [...]

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Goodbye Weekend, Hello Training

5 June 2011

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Goodbye Weekend, Hello Training

This being the first weekend of prepping myself, mentally and physically, for the upcoming race on June 25th.  I was reflecting today about having 3 weeks to train and get myself up to a decent 10 min mile pace for the half marathon.  The plan?  Well, Here goes…. Monday Lower body strength/Kettlebell work/cardio Tuesday Cardio/Misc [...]

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Running With the Devil

1 June 2011

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Running With the Devil

Ok, let it begin.  Thanks to a friend of mine, I will be participating in a half marathon on June 25th, which means we need to get in gear.  Coming off of a vacation is great preperation for training that needs to happen in the next 3 weeks.  It has been a LONG time since [...]

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Triathlon in the Future?

9 May 2011

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Triathlon in the Future?

So, this weekend I was able to take a ride to St. George, Utah for the ironman championship in St. George.  Let me start by saying that as soon as I stepped out of the car, it was 96 degrees!  This was at 3 in the afternoon, a time when most of the athletes were [...]

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Even God Rested on the Seventh Day

22 April 2011

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Even God Rested on the Seventh Day

Do you have trouble taking a break?  I know it sounds ridiculous, but you would be surprised how many people are unable to take a day off.  The problem?  Your body NEEDS that rest day to recover, repair, and replenish.  If you are working out everyday, chances are you will hit a wall or even [...]

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Weight Loss Tip

3 April 2011

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Weight Loss Tip

I was reading a magazine and came across this short tidbit of information.  Thought it was a very important point that I often bring up to all clients, so I thought I would share it.     "A workout a day keeps the pounds away.  According to a new study at the University of Colorado, [...]

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So, You’re Off Today?

17 January 2011

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I have never minded working on these days when a large number of people are off, but having the day off from work means more time to focus on yourself, including errands, relaxation time, and working out.  Use the time wisely, do something great for your body.   Now if you are not one of [...]

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Losing Weight and Feeling Fine ;-)

11 January 2011

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No, this is not to brag by any means!  I am not a bragger, BUT…..let me say this, what I have been doing has worked and I wanted to share the "secrets".  Well, not so much a secret, more like factual information based on science.  That is all it entails, science.  Despite what you may [...]

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