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My First Marathon: An 8-Week Diary
In spite of the fact that I nearly collapsed after sprinting to first base during a “friendly” softball game, I agreed to run the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 7, 2012. Why? I’m running for Be Bright Pink,...
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My First Marathon: The Hard Truth
If you read my last diary blog about my first two, hellish months training for the Chicago Marathon (click here to check it out!), you won’t believe the next seven weeks! My mindset has always been...
View ArticleUphill Tread Legs Workout
We know you’re addicted to the hamstring burn you felt after doing our Run of the Treadmill Workout. FitStudio guru, Scott Herman, turns the cardio juice loose, once again, in another furious routine...
View ArticleAyren’s Mommy Makeover: Week 11 Video
Let’s get this straight: Over the last 10 weeks, Ayren has restructured her food plan, rebooted her workout regimen, de-stressed her mind, trained for a 12-mile bike ride (click here to follow her...
View ArticleYoga Your Body: For Runners
Runners, this one’s for you! Watch as Andrea Metcalf walks you through a soothing series of yoga poses designed to address your unique aches and pains. The “Ah” you feel afterward will last for miles.
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The Best Trail-Running Sneakers
There’s nothing like a trail run during the brisk winter season to make you feel alive and energized. Your heart is pumping; your leg muscles are working; the sights and sounds of nature fill your...
View ArticleTips to Buy the Best Treadmill
With so many tricked-out treadmills available on the market, how do you choose the best one for you? Fitness experts, Steve & Bonnie Pfiester offer sage advice that’ll help you pare down the...
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Radical Runs
Races are becoming more eccentric by the moment. In fact, if you can dream it, there’s probably a theme run around it. We’ve corralled eight of the quirkiest races around. Be there, or be bored. Color...
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Running After Boston
Pound, pound, pound–my feet hit the pavement, as I struggle to breathe normally. It’s Tuesday, the day after the Boston Marathon bombing, and my run feels like an act of defiance. I turn down Beacon...
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5 Sports Where Women Dominate
Science and stereotypes remind us that men are often faster and stronger than women. However, female biology trumps male DNA in some sports, particularly where critical thinking is involved (sorry,...
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