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Upbeat Playlist for Long Runs

“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton “Lose Yourself” by Eminem “Stronger” by Kanye West “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John “I Run […]

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Top 5 Books to Help You Start a Healthier Lifestyle

Starting a fitness routine can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the best ways to stay motivated and on track is to educate yourself about fitness and nutrition. With that in mind, here are five books that will help you get started on your fitness journey: Starting a fitness routine can […]

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Fit Fridays Races Running

Two Weeks to Train and Run the Queens 10K

A week ago, I ran my first race of 2016. It was a very last minute idea that just popped into my head after someone from the Open Run group suggested it; they suggested I sign up for the Queens 10K that there were still charity spots available through Team For Kids (TFK). The idea […]

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My First Marathon IS In San Francisco

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If you’ve been following some of my other social media accounts, you’ll know by now that I am currently training for my first marathon. No, I am not running ING NYC Marathon in November. Instead, I will be joining some of my favorite runners and we will be running the Nike Women’s Marathon in San […]

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Fit Fridays HealthAndWellness

My First Race Alone – Oakley Mini 10k Recap

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  Running is a solo sport. But there are times when you just need a friend. The Oakley Mini 10k took place this past weekend. This was a women’s only 10k run around Central Park. This was also my first race in which I ran by myself. Originally I had planned to run this race […]

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6 Ways To Stay Motivated to Run

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Below is a list of ways to stay motivated when you are training for a race or just want to run more often: Don’t give yourself time to think. If you think about waking up in the morning and having to run, and how cold it is outside you won’t want to do it. My […]

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Are You An Emotional Runner?

5 mile treadmill tempo run

I don’t know if this is a real question to be asking, but after my first run, I’ve realized I’m an emotional runner. Has this ever happened to you? You on the treadmill, or outside running with your Nike Running app or any other running app, you’re in your zone. FOCUSED! As you complete your […]

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A Runner’s Interview – Tips and Pointers to Get You Moving

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Everyone knows I’m not much of a runner, but I do like to workout, lift weights, do cardio at home using my Nike Training Club app or trying out workout programs that I find fascinating. On the other hand, I find runners to be very inspiring, and from time to time, I would go out […]

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Mi Bra – Sports Bra plus More

Mi Bra sports bra

There are three main things I look for when shopping for a sports bra: Comfort, Fit and Price. In today’s Fit Fridays, I will talk to you about the Mi Bra, a sports bra that has everything I look for plus more. I first heard of the Mi Bra at a networking event, where I […]

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20 Minutes on the Treadmill is All You Need

A few years ago I posted this post: 20 Minutes to a Great Bod, at that time I was really into fitness and keeping my body weight constant. I slacked off for about a year and then got back to it again this year and I couldn’t be any happier. I am not a runner/jogger, I find it boring, annoying and pointless to run on a treadmill straight for 30-60 minutes. However, after I found this great workout by FitnessMagazine.com I found a new love for the treadmill.

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The ING NYC Marathon 2008

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Sunday, November 2Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. TV & Web CoverageNYC Metro Area: WNBC 4 in New YorkToday in New York: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.mLive Broadcast: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. […]