I am so excited to introduce two runners to you. This father and daughter duo went from couch to 10 miles in 18 weeks. Their story is so tremendously inspiring. It was such a pleasure to help them along in READ MORE
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Good Times at The Fire Fighters 10 Mile Road Race
On May 20, 2019, I ran the Fire Fighters 10 Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay, Ontario, along with my marathon training buddies, my husband and a whole bunch of friends. It was the perfect day to run a legendary READ MORE
Hiking – The Essential Beginner’s Guide
Hiking is a fantastic activity for physical and mental health. Most people can go for a walk in nature. But there are some things to consider before heading out into the forest. My husband and I were hiking on the READ MORE
Marathon Training: Week Two
May 14, 2019 is the end of week two of our 2019 Marathon Challenge Training. Anita, Stephanie and I, Tricia, are all training for our first marathon in October. The training is just getting under way. I will be blogging READ MORE
Milk: Healthy or not?
Milk and dairy products are often promoted as nutritious and healthy. But some research suggests that milk may not be as good for us as we once thought. Canada has even lessened the importance of milk in their revised food READ MORE
Marathon Training: Week One
May 7, 2019 sees us at the end of the Struggle Buster Trio’s first week of marathon training. It didn’t go as well as we had planned. This past weekend was suppose to see Stephanie, Anita and I continue our READ MORE
First Day of Marathon Training
May 1, 2019 was the first official day of marathon training for 3 crazy ladies. And, this is the start of my story telling as we train and prepare for the Twin Cities Metronics Marathon on October 6, 2019. It READ MORE
Runner Pushes Pace at Fitger’s 5K Race
On April 27, 2019, my husband and I ran in the 30th Annual Fitger’s 5K Race. I had been struggling with my running for the past several years, since taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer recurrence. I have been working READ MORE
An Elite Experience for Boston Marathon Runner
The Friday before the 2019 Boston Marathon, Trevor Zimak received an email from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA). He was invited to start with the Boston Marathon Elite Men. He qualified with a time of 2:20:04 at the Grandmas Marathon, READ MORE
What You Need to Know About Running Socks
Running socks are the second most important run gear you own, running shoes being the first. But there are a multitude of types , materials and brands to chose from. How do you choose the best socks for you? Let’s READ MORE
A Runner’s Passion Helps Kenyan Children Thrive
Sandy has always had a passion for running. She has spent the last 10 years turning that passion into action. She has helped hundreds of impoverished Kenyan children survive, run and thrive. Sandy has ran most of her life. When READ MORE
We Need to Let Diets just Die Out
Are you tired of dieting? Are you struggling with weight loss? Do you work hard on your diet only to see the weight come right back on after you stop? I am going to tell you my secret to long READ MORE
7 Things You Can Do Right Now To Run Faster
Do you want to run faster? Do you have a time goal for your next race? Here are 7 things you can do to run faster: 1. Run More Yes, it can be that simple. To run faster, you need READ MORE
Can Pomegranate Juice Cure Cancer?
Pomegranate juice has been the center of controversy for a number of years. In 2010, the US FDA issued a warning that POM Wonderful, a major brand of pomegranate juice, made false and unsubstantiated claims that their juice can cure READ MORE
Busy Working Mom to Run First Marathon at 46
Stephanie may seem like every other busy working mother. She works full time in a busy dental practice. She has 2 children and a husband who are heavily involved in sports. Stephanie assumes the family roles of wife, mother, cook, READ MORE
Tamoxifen and Running: A Little-Known Side Effect
Have you experienced any side-effects while taking tamoxifen? Did it take you a while to figure out that it was tamoxifen causing your symptoms? Have you experienced this with any other medications? Did you feel inferior, insecure and incapable when READ MORE
7 Fun Run Slang Words You Can Use To Impress Your Friends
If you have started running, you may have heard a few funny terms floating around. Are you wondering what they mean? Here are 7 of the most common run slang words. Fartleks This is one of my favorite words to READ MORE
How to Exercise Without Knowing You are Exercising
If you hate exercise, like so many people do, then this article is for you. Everywhere we look, we are told that exercise is good for our health. National health guidelines state that we need to get a minimum of READ MORE
Cancer Survivor to Run First Marathon at 51
I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2013. After my treatments, I started running to take back my life and regain my health. Now, I want to run my first marathon. My name is Tricia and I am READ MORE
Running in Snow
Running in snow is not easy. It can be a good workout. However, you have to be careful to avoid injury. Taking a few extra precautions can lead to a fun experience and a challenging run. I ran in a READ MORE
How I Kicked the Sugar Habit
Eating too much sugar in a day is unhealthy. But sugar can be addictive and become a bad habit. It wasn’t easy, but I kicked the sugar habit. And by using a few techniques and determination, you can too. In READ MORE