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Whistle while you work: music helps pass the time
Classic Snow White.. Just whistle while you work And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place So hum a merry tune It won’t take long when there’s a song to help you set the pace While the seven dwarves may have been funny, they knew a good thing once they discovered it. Whistling/singing a…Whistle… Read more
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Carry your stuff while running with efficiency and ease
If you’ve been following along with my running-themed posts, you likely have deduced that as you run you will also have to bring a few things with you: i.e. water, a way to track your run, and perhaps your keys to get back in your home after your run. To make running easier and more…Carry… Read more
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Thoughts and Prayers
You know the standard saying, “My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.” It’s one of those nice things you say to someone who’s lost a loved one, maybe a parent or a family pet. It provides a little tiny bit of comfort in the midst of sadness. When I lost my mom, many… Read more
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Never too late to start: Age is just a number
I’ve heard the saying “I’m too old to start working out” more times than I’d like to count. My normal response to these people is that age is just a number and that it’s never too late to start. I usually get eye rolls and even more excuses as to why they can’t (or rather,…Never… Read more
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Marvelous Halloween Weekend
Halloween at church This past Sunday was a blast! Captain America, Black Widow, Antman, and Dr. Strange all made an appearance at my church (Free Church)! And almost every kid was dressed up either as their favorite superhero or their favorite character. Historically, church and holidays like Halloween have been kept separated. Many traditional churches… Read more
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Running and keeping track: Maps and more
Map Your Run As a new or seasoned runner alike, it’s important to map out your runs so that you know how far you’re running. You can simply look at a map or utilize a device to keep track of your distance. No matter how you do it, running and keeping track of your distance is…Running… Read more
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Running Safely in the Dark: Winter is Coming
With the seasons changing, the length of daylight is getting less and less. In about a week we gain an hour as we “fall behind” but despite this, the days still get shorter! And if you work a first-shift job, you’ll likely be getting out when it’s dark already! Today I’m going to focus on…Running… Read more
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Open for Business: Mini Target
Yay Target! The cutest Target opened up this past week in Oak Park, IL. It’s one of eight small format stores in the Chicagoland area, and as an Oak Park resident I couldn’t be happier. No longer are the days I’d have to cross the busy street of Harlem to go to Walgreens to pay… Read more
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Chicago Marathon 2017: Hydration
Marathon Hydration While the popular slogan is “Stay thirsty, my friend” you actually want the opposite when running a marathon. Even during training, while running those longer runs, you definitely want to stay hydrated (and not thirsty). The question is, how do you stay hydrated when running 15, 20, or 26.2 miles? Like how do…Chicago… Read more
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