• What fuels Shalane Flanagan: eat to run fast

    What fuels you to run fast? Everyday we are faced with the age-old question: what do you want to eat? Many couples and families alike struggle to find the answer to this question but most people tend to try to eat healthy. But what is healthy? Everyone is different, but today I’m going to focus…What… Read more


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  • Foods that disrupt sleep: how to get more rest

    Many of my clients complain about a lack of sleep and come to me for answers. While everyone is different, I tend to pick apart their diet a little bit before anything else. And I’ve noticed a few trends with those who are insomniacs. These are the top foods that disrupt sleep, be sure to…Foods… Read more


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  • Should you workout twice a day?

    Do you workout twice a day? Normally, I don’t workout twice a day since I end up working out 5 to 7 times a week on average. But recently I got distracted and busy between work and birthday celebrations that I somehow skipped a few days at the gym (I mean workout wise not just…Should… Read more


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  • PMS: How to avoid shark week

    If you’re a female, then you know you’ve been there. Life’s going great, you’re feeling awesome. Then Aunt Flow comes for a visit. If you’re anything like me, your mood changes and the cramps begin immediately. While I usually just muster through them, most people around me feel the effects. I turn into a shark,…PMS:… Read more


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  • Dumbbell Pullovers and why you should do them

    Back in the classic era of bodybuilding, before steroids were a thing, the “squats and milk” routine was the number one method for getting ectomorphs jacked. What most people forget though is the third piece to this routine: pullovers. Squats for testosterone boost and whole-body muscle growth, and pullovers for the wide and thick barrel-chest,…Dumbbell… Read more


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  • Pros and cons of intermittent fasting

    Intermittent fasting to lose weight I first heard of intermittent fasting just over a year ago when one of my new running friends was talking about her new diet. She could only eat certain foods and during certain times of the day. She had already lost a few pounds, so of course I was all…Pros… Read more


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  • Love languages and what they mean

    What’s your love language? I know this isn’t necessarily fitness related, but some may argue that love and relationships affect your health. And if you’re currently in a relationship of any kind and not actually moving forward, it’s time to jump ship. See what I did there? Anyways, today I’m going to dive into the…Love… Read more


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  • Smiling can impact your running

    Training your facial muscles can affect your results Last year, Eliud Kipchoge ran 26.2 miles in just two hours and 25 seconds in Monza, Italy, as part of Nike’s Breaking2 Project. His time, although not record-eligible, is the fastest marathon time ever recorded, and the effort required to clock it was undoubtedly grueling. Yet Kipchoge…Smiling… Read more


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  • How to hone your hydration

    Now that it’s getting hotter.. As a runner, it’s easy to think just drink more water to stay hydrated when it gets hot outside. But, it’s a little more complicated than just drinking more water. Even pro runners who have a team of experts dialing in their every need struggle with hydration. You have to…How… Read more


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  • Fat and why you need it

    Fat-free does not equal healthy So many of my clients think they’re winning when they tell me they’re reaching for fat-free foods; i.e. yogurt, milk, and other dairy products. While it may seem like this is a great way to lose weight, I’m here to tell you that the right fat is needed in your…Fat… Read more


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