Blender Workouts

Check out these "blender workout" videos from the "I Have Run" blog.

A Torture Device?

Some of us are not fans of treadmills.

The "Shut Up and Run" blog is not a fan.  Check out her humorous post about a dislike for treadmills. However, treadmills are a great tool to use during bad weather and the winter months.

What I try to do is mix using the treadmill with running on the track of our fitness center. That offers a little more variety. Treadmills can also help push you if u are trying to build your speed.

You can also do programs that you might not otherwise do that challenge you. 

Pick Me Up

Here's a "pick me up" post from the Carrots 'N Cake blog.

If you are unhappy with an unhealthy part of your life . . . take charge and change it!

Bombas Socks

Check out these cool and comfortable socks.

A review on the Bombas socks was recently posted on the Jill Will Run blog site.  Their colorful and comfortable.  They also have a donation program associated with the purchase of their socks.

Simplify Your Running Life

The Shut Up And Run blog has some advice on how to simplify your "running life".

Scroll all the way down to the bottom of this post for some good ways to make your life "simpler" by learning to say "no", leaving gadgets at home and other ideas.

Measuring Body Fat

Measuring body fat can be a great measurement of overall health.

This post from the Ft. Myers News-Press discusses how to measure body fat composition.

Importance Of Weight Training

Many often wonder how much emphasis to place on weight training when you are focused on preparing for a race or a triathlon event.

This post from www.active.com shows why weight training is still important even though you are focused on the efforts that will prepare you for your event.  The post includes links to other helpful posts on weight training.