I recently ran the TCS New York City Marathon with my brother. Say what you will about marathons, but they can either bring a family together, or tear it apart. I jest, of course. Recently my brother Paul and I decided to run the TCS New York City Marathon together, as a way to raiseContinueContinue reading “Tips and Tricks from The TCS New York City Marathon”
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How to Create a Healthier Home This Spring
Spring cleaning season is nearly upon us. Spring cleaning is something I delight in every year, mostly because it gives me a great opportunity to go through all the junk my children have accumulated in any given year, and throw out, donate, or rehome the things they don’t need. I try and instill in myContinueContinue reading “How to Create a Healthier Home This Spring”
How to Handle Marathon Training Injuries
Sustaining an injury during marathon training isn’t the end of the world. I am currently training for another marathon. I know it probably seems like I am always saying that, but that’s probably because I am. I love the feeling of accomplishment that marathon training gives you, and it’s a great excuse to stay inContinueContinue reading “How to Handle Marathon Training Injuries”
How to Help a Suicidal Friend
Suicide is a complicated issue, but it can be prevented. With the recent deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, suicide has become a hot button issue in social media. 1.4% of all deaths globally are a result of suicide, and that number is only rising, especially in the United States where the budget forContinueContinue reading “How to Help a Suicidal Friend”
Summer Break Survival: How to Keep Your Kids Busy
Summer break is upon us, so it’s time to make a plan. As a mother of multiple children I am probably luckier than some. During summer break, my children can entertain each other, in the rare moments when they aren’t entertained by their electronics. Summer break is a bittersweet time for any mother, because itContinueContinue reading “Summer Break Survival: How to Keep Your Kids Busy”
Five Natural Herbs for a Better Night’s Sleep
A good night’s sleep is vital to your mental and physical health. When it comes to overall health, there are a few things that are absolutely non-negotiable: nutrition, physical exercise, and sleeping. Without those three things it is impossible to be in peak condition, and going without any of them can have dire consequences inContinueContinue reading “Five Natural Herbs for a Better Night’s Sleep”
How to Stay Warm and Athletic During Cold Weather
Just because it’s cold out, doesn’t mean we should let our fitness suffer. I know that we are currently in the twilight zone between Christmas and the New Year, so most of us don’t even know what day it is, let alone have enough energy and determination to drag ourselves to the gym. We mayContinueContinue reading “How to Stay Warm and Athletic During Cold Weather”
Five Things to Know About Dating an Athlete
Dating an athlete can be a little mystifying, especially if you aren’t personally athletic. As a married woman I don’t come across this problem much anymore, but I remember back in college that sometimes athletes had issues dating non-athletic people. If you are athletic of course, the easiest way around this is to just dateContinueContinue reading “Five Things to Know About Dating an Athlete”
Ten Things to Eat Before a Workout
Learn what to eat before a workout to maintain good energy levels. We have all been told not to eat 30 minutes before we run to prevent cramping, but the truth is, if we don’t eat before we work out, we won’t have any energy. The golden rule for this is, if you are workingContinueContinue reading “Ten Things to Eat Before a Workout”
The Best Cardio Methods for Melting Fat Fast
We all know that cardio melts fat, but all forms of cardio are not created equal. If you ask any random person what their main fitness goal is, chances are they are going to say ‘losing fat’. While its true that diet plays a huge role in shedding pounds, the absolute best way to loseContinueContinue reading “The Best Cardio Methods for Melting Fat Fast”