I haven’t run a half marathon in more than three years. But in less than three weeks I will be back on the pavement running the St. Augustine half marathon. I remember when my brainiac friend and teammate suggested we run the race. I sort of jumped for joy inside because the half marathon became…
Healthy living
5 reasons to eat breakfast
Do you eat breakfast? I look forward to breakfast every single day. It is a meal that I think about before going to bed. It also is the meal that I make sure my lil big man eats every day to help him kick off his day of learning. He definitely has his favorites and…
Running 13.1 miles: Half marathon training in full swing
Half marathon training is in full swing. I am still getting in the groove of running several days a week. It’s a balance of dealing with running and the soreness of strength training. Mother Nature, or better yet Hurricane Florence, threw a monkey wrench into my training last week and this past weekend. But I’m…
6 tips to stretch daily and improve flexibility
Holy hamstrings! I am tighter than tight these days especially in my lower body and shoulders. I know I need to incorporate stretching daily as much as I do strength training. If for no other reason than stretching for 5-10 minutes a day can give you some amazing benefits that will improve workouts and overall…
Do you ride? Bike share program coming to town
When was the last time you rode a bike to get around town? The City of Columbia announced its partnership with Canadian-based bike share company Bewegen Technology. “Bike share is a relatively inexpensive and quick infrastructure extension to a city’s public transportation system, allowing it to serve as a convenient ‘last mile’ connector and function…
Back on the pavement for what?
Yes, I am officially back on the pavement. It’s been more than three years since I have run a half marathon, so I am nervous. I am nervous for the training, the distance and what it will do to my physique. But I am not going to let that keep me from doing one of…