Weight Loss and Running for Geeks and Nerds
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Nerdy Gift Guide for Fitness Geeks
Buying for the the geeks is hard, so you need this handy-dandy nerdy gift guide. But you probably aren’t just surrounded by geeks, but fitness fanatics, too
Fuel your body for better running performance
Being a runner takes a lot of fuel. But if you just eat haphazardly, you may be doing more harm than good. Here are some ways you can fuel yourself the smart way.
super happy fun snack time (health hacks 026)
I also discovered the delight of freeze-dried fruit recently. It’s so good. Aldi had some apples and strawberries I tried on a whim, and they made me realize how much I love healthy snacks.
Simple Way to Drink Enough Water
Drink more water by putting something (like ubber bands) on your water bottle, and you can magically see how much water you’ve drunk during the day. It’s awesome, and it’s simple.
My first couch to 5k fail, but I still call myself a runner
I’m not sure if I’ve told y’all this story before, but I figured I’d let you know what my first few attempts at Couch to 5K were like. In short, they were painful. In detail, they were really painful.
how to start couch-to-5k and pick running shoes (health hacks 024)
I get asked how to start running a lot. A lot. I love this question because it’s easy to answer: use Couch-to-5K or a program like it. But there’s a problem. C25K is hard. Like really hard. Especially if you’re not a runner. Even more so if you’re not active at all, and you’re just starting out with fitness and exercise.