Tie that binds: Matching outfits kept couple married for 64 years“I’ve always fully respected him and he’s fully respected me,” she said. “We’ve had to work together on things like that. And in the morning we say, ‘Well, what do you feel like wearing?’” read more..
More reason to stock up on fresh summer fruits: The canned varieties are packed in sugary syrups and have less fiber since their skins are gone
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Adding a little roughage into your diet can help you lose weight—as long as your fiber source doesn’t sneak in sugar and salt read more..
Hmm, who knows of some good recipes involving artichokes, arugula, or radishes? These spring vegetables can fortify your Immune System, strengthen your bones, and ward off hangovers!
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ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Florida A&M University has suspended its celebrated marching band indefinitely as it grapples with the beating death of a drum major and an ongoing probe into the band's culture of violent hazing. "I have decided the suspension of the band will continue through the 2012-13 academic year," James Ammons, president of Florida A&M in Tallahassee, told university trustees in a conference call on Monday. The band has been on suspension since the November 2011 hazing death of 26-year-old drum major Robert Champion during a road trip to Orlando. ... read more..
While running was something I craved for so long, recently I have found it to be little more than a chore. I guess that is what the road to recovery looks like after an injury that doesn't ever seem to give in. Maybe someday I will relive through words all I have been through these past months but for now I want to focus mainly on what the future holds.
The decline started well before the debilitating injury and so I have had to sit out two big races that were previously on my schedule. Some of that has been chronicled here on the site, but honestly, I find it difficult to write about running when I can't lace the shoes up and feel the wind in my hair and the bugs in my teeth. The 13.1 Atlanta was the first of those, while the second was the Publix Georgia Marathon.
While the injury took it's toll in both fitness and spirit, it also messed with my healthy eating and ultimately I gained some unwanted weight. As if the running is not hard enough already to build back up, I am having to do it while carrying much more than I have since 2007.
Running is not nearly as fun as it used to be, however I am determined to return to the days when I couldn't wait till the next easy run, long run, or when I was just hitting the trails to let the trouble of the day melt away. I have been running pain free for a little over a month now, but still need to get on a regular schedule and start building the miles.
I find that I hit snooze much less if I have a goal, and what better goal to set than one of 26.2 miles. The only problem is that I am not crazy, just a little overzealous at times. That being the case I will step back and rethink the insanity and take smaller steps. I will be running a 4 miler later this month and then make my way down Peachtree in July, but these will only serve as stepping stones on my way back to the 13.1 half marathon distance.
I have run the 13.1 Atlanta multiple times and have been a part of it in some way every year so what better race to put on the calendar as a "goal" than the Allstate Life Insurance 13.1 Marathon Atlanta on October 7th. The race will once again start and finish in Town Brookhaven on Peachtree and wind around the surrounding neighborhoods while also covering a few miles on Peachtree itself. If you are looking for a fall half marathon I highly recommend this race, and there is no better time to register than now.
Want to run the Allstate Life Insurance 13.1 Marathon Atlanta for free?
I welcome you to hang around and follow my recovery and path to the 2012 13.1 Atlanta. Better yet, why don't you join me in running it? If you hang around here at 26.2 Quest you may even find yourself lucky enough to run this race for free this year. As I did last year, I will have some race entry giveaways as the race gets closer. Make sure you follow now so you don't miss these announcements.
Thanks for hanging out while I haven't been around as often, I look forward to interacting again very soon!
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Style by Chelsa: Foursquare Jewelry. : chelsaskees:Yes, that’s right! There is a company that will make custom jewelry pieces based on your Foursquare activity. Based in San Francisco, Meshu allows you to link your foursquare account with their website so you can easily choose your checkin design.Your designs can be broken down by…The future, folks. read more..
Already going through 'Game of Thrones' withdrawal after last night's season finale? Well, at least you can get fit like the Starks in the off-season with these GoT-inspired workouts
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Skip the gym for one of these age-old activities read more..
Workout of the Day: This routine combines 2-in-1 exercises so you torch more calories in less time. Who's ready to try it?
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Get fitter, faster. These multi joint movements will help your blast fat and build muscle faster than conventional exercises. read more..
FISH FACT: Stick to white tuna. It has 3 times the omega-3s as light tuna!
The Healthiest Canned Tunas | Fitbie
Don't be stumped by the vast supermarket offerings any longer--we give you the nitty gritty on the best canned fish for your health read more..
