When it comes to preparing for a 5K… it’s only natural for most people to think about the physical training aspects. The run schedule. The cross training. The rest days. But what many novice runners often overlook is what to eat before running a 5K. A proper run diet can be just as critical to … Read more
Do you ever watch those dedicated runners on the road in all sorts of nasty weather conditions and think, “Is it really worth it? Maybe I should be doing that.”. After all, you don’t see too many overweight runners. There are a few reasons for that besides their extreme dedication, and in some cases a … Read more
Walking to lose weight is possible. In fact, it’s actually relatively simple to lose one pound per week by building the walking habit. More importantly, you can do it without following a fad diet or subjecting yourself to one of those grueling exercise programs advertised on television. The trick to walking for weight loss is to understand two simple rules: 1. Know how many steps … Read more
Making the decision to get or stay fit is one of the most crucial decisions you can make if you want to live your best life. Exercise is great for you both physically and emotionally. Whether you are looking to start an exercise regime, or find your current one is becoming stale, you may be … Read more
If you enjoy hiking, taking the time to plan a fun hiking date may be an excellent idea. That being said, there is a massive difference between hiking alone or with friends… and hiking on a date. The latter often requires more thoughtfulness and taking the time to consider the other person’s preferences, physical composition, … Read more