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How to breathe while running
Many beginner runners struggle with the proper way to breathe while running. Or they don’t even think about it. With the proper breathing technique, you can ideally be running on air, avoiding injury and running more efficiently. What is the proper breathing technique while running? Ideally, you want to breathe rhythmically. You want to relate your breathing…How… Read more
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Party in the Park
This past weekend my church threw an amazing party in the park. This is an annual summer party they throw that just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year. It was great to be a part of this event and to be able to hang out with my church community outside of church. To give… Read more
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Exercising Sick
Should you workout when sick with a cold? What if it’s the flu? It really depends on how you feel. It also depends on when you got sick. Day 1 versus day 3 are two different times and should be approached differently. The best way to prevent illness in the first place is to stay…Exercising… Read more
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When to walk away
Do you feel emotionally drained and don’t know why? Do you doubt yourself after talking to your partner? There are 5 things that every emotional manipulator does to confuse and drain you. They will persistently dismiss your emotions. If you ever tell your significant other about something they did or said that hurt you, they… Read more
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Running Pregnant
Pregnant female athletes seem to be hitting the news lately. You have Serena Williams who wins the Australian Open while pregnant. Then poses nude on Vanity Fair. Hell yeah. Then you have Alysia Montano who races pregnant for the second time at USA Championships. The first time she was 8 months pregnant and this time she was…Running… Read more
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National scare your dog day
Many of us celebrated the 4th of July with fireworks. But did you think of poor fido? I don’t know if your dog gets scared or not, but I know mine does. In my house, we refer to the 4th of July as National scare your dog day. Every year, Barley acts like the world… Read more
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Importance of Electrolytes
Most people know that hydration is important, but many people are still dehydrated. Did you know that about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? America, where water is not only free but also clean (other than Flint). How is it that with free, clean water people are still dehydrated? It takes more than just water to……Importance… Read more
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Eyes to the skies
This past weekend I went to the Eyes to the skies festival in Lisle, IL. It’s an annual hot air balloon festival that I’ve always heard about but had never attended before. I had fun but was unfortunately a bit disappointed and technically it’s my fault. I was under the impression that the balloon glow… Read more
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