With the new year fresh upon us and National Wear Red Day® fast-approaching (Friday, February 1, 2019), there is no better time to take stock of our health. The American Heart Association agrees! Its annual Go Red for Women campaign puts the spotlight on a vulnerability often overlooked; one women dies of cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart disease) every 80 seconds. In an effort to raise awareness, this ongoing campaign promotes a combination of education and action. DID YOU KNOW- 80% of all female cardiac events are preventable? Knowing … [Read more...]
Resolve to Run Jeff Galloway’s 2018 in 2018 Challenge
Running motivation master Jeff Galloway is at it again. The Olympian who introduced the sport of running to hundreds of thousands with his Run Walk Run method (formed in 1976) has just upped the game. Think of it as incentive squared. Recognizing that goals are an important factor in continuity and long-term fitness success, Jeff has developed a year-long challenge for runners and walkers alike. Choose 2018 miles, 2018 kilometers (1254 miles), 675 miles (or a quarter of the 2018), or a cumulative, team event for the 2018. The true strength of … [Read more...]
How runDisney Saved My Butt. No, Really.
It's not all tutus, tiaras, and Trader Sam's. Over the past six years, the runDisney brand has been all that and more; camaraderie, sunsets over Cars Land and World Showcase, and many, many a celebratory dinner. See the world! The side effect (even if unintended) of same? Fitness. My physical therapist self kinda knew this all along, but to be honest it was a backdrop to the magic and medals in my timeline. Until now... The invisible side effect of my twenty half marathons and umpteen 5Ks? Core strength. My oh my, that came in … [Read more...]
Stretch Your Incredible Self this Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend | Cigna Run Together
Incredible(s)! Headed to the upcoming the next runDisney contest? Yup, that's pretty Incredible. Don't forget to stretch for your half marathon! If you want to showcase your most Incredible self, Cigna has a well-developed, smart program of training tips to share. As a longstanding physical therapist (and now with a doctorate!), these evidence-based techniques have caught my attention. Young or old, elite runner or beginner walker, there is something here for you. Stretch for a Half Marathon? While the debate to stretch or not to stretch, … [Read more...]
Keep It Clean Runners | OdorKlenz SPORT Powder Review
*I was given a 50 gram size of this product for review purposes. Affiliate links are included within. For all who know me, my opinions, and my word, are my own. Runners know the benefits of running; cardiovascular gains, mood boosts, camaraderie, you know the drill. Another big bonus is the lack of extensive and expensive equipment required for their chosen sport. I've written extensively about that one must have- the running shoe- many times. Which, what, when, and how to choose your kicks has been covered by my series Top PT Tips for … [Read more...]
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