Marathoner, Bodybuilder or Both?
RUNNING can be catabolic. "Catabolic metabolism (catabolism) breaks down complex compounds and body tissues. This releases energy. The...
Time to STRETCHHHHH!
Stretching, a very important part of a runner's life or any other kind of athlete for that matter. By regularly stretching, you avoid...
Exercise for the BRAIN?
Everybody knows that exercise makes you feel good. When I am feeling stressed, I head to my treadmill and run at least 20 minutes and...
Making your New Year's Resolution STICK this TIME!
Change is HARD. That is why only 8% of people who make a resolution, stick with it. So you made a resolution; "lose weight and get...
2013 Spring Marathon
This past January, I ran my first indoor race. The Icebreaker Indoor Marathon in Milwaukee with one of my best finish times in over 10...
The Long Run
Training for a marathon is largely dependent on your long runs. First, the definition of a long run is basically running for a long...
Personal Best or your "PR"
In the running world, you hear lingo like fartlek, leg turnover, long run, overpronate and setting a PR (personal record). Basically, it...
America's Obese Children in Foster Care
In July of 2011, the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that "allowing children to be placed in foster care is in some...
Effects of Exercise on Children with ADHD
About 25 years ago, my nephew was diagnosed with ADHD and several other behavioral disorders. Back then these disorders were barely...
Time for BOOT CAMP!
I LOVE Boot Camps! I mean who doesn't, right? Music, sweat, fat burn, calorie burn, muscle strength and cardio all in one very social...
