Posted on Sep 19, 2017 under health |
Although many people make health-related New Years Resolutions or commit to making wellness a more integral component of their lifestyles, it’s often the case that these individuals fall off the wagon rather quickly. If you find that this is the case for you but you’re ready to try again, don’t procrastinate. Instead, start getting healthy this year by implementing some or all of the wellness tips listed for you below: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Sep 18, 2017 under Race |
When people ask, ‘why do you run?’ you’ll usually get typical responses like, ‘oh I’m trying to lose weight’ or ‘I’m training to run my first marathon’ or something similar. However, my go to response is more ‘because I love to eat!’ Going as far back as high school, I still remember going out to eat with another cross country friend at a restaurant and having each of us consume the following with little to no effort: 5-6 glasses of lemonade, individual appetizers, full entrees followed by our own, very rich dessert to complete the meal. You can try and justify such a large meal by saying that we were just kids with big appetites. But I’m sure it was also due to us burning thousands of calories every week that contributed as well.
Since I started running consistently again as an adult, I would follow the same ‘run to eat’ mentality. Post long runs and post-race celebratory meals were often just as important as the run itself. I would find new restaurants and places to eat depending on where I ran. Race-cations were also planned by destinations with the best food (along with sightseeing opportunities).
So when I heard about the Fit Foodie Festival & 5K a few years ago, I was excited to participate in an event that celebrated my two favorite activities. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to attend, until this year. Check out the following information about the Fit Foodie Festival & 5K.. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Sep 07, 2017 under health |
Hip dysplasia and arthritis are common concerns for owners of German Shepherds, Great Danes, and Dachshunds. It’s no surprise that a large frame or elongated body type can lead to these issues. However, many dog owners are unaware that their pet could also be at risk for developing these issues, and worse, don’t know how to prevent or treat them. Access to information is the first step at combating hip and joint problems in these breeds, so read on to see if you or someone you know needs to begin a conversation with their veterinarian. Read the rest of this entry »
