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You've run a few 5Ks and are ready to tackle double the distance. Running a 10K is totally doable, especially if you take time to build up your mileage. Here's an eight-week beginner training schedule that will help you train through the Fall and prepare you for your first 10K race. To see this basic eight-week training schedule, read more Read more
So you've always wanted to take up running, but every time you've tried, you were exhausted after one minute. Not everyone is born to be a runner, and for most of us, it takes weeks of building up and training your body to get used to moving this way. I believe any healthy person can go from being a walker to a runner, and this eight-week plan from Running.about.com can get you there. To take a Read more
We couldn't be more excited for Fall after the networks showed off all their new shows this week. All the big networks — ABC , CBS, Fox, NBC, and The CW — also unveiled their new schedules. Still confused about the fate of your favorite show? We've rounded up renewal and cancellation news about every show right here. Before we start thinking about Fall, there are still finales happening, Read more
Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more
Running your first 5K race is a magical thing! You train, you run, and you realize you like the adrenalin of the race and crossing the finish line is a unique high. Many consider the 5K distance a gateway race; meaning completing this distance leads to other races. If you can run 3.1 miles why not try for 6.2 and compete in a 10K? Why not tackle a triathlon? Since many of you listed running a 5K Read more
A nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight loss goal, but you're still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly. When eating: Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule. Your belly might not be caused by fat, but by air trapped in your Read more
The end of another TV season is upon us, but before your favorite shows end, check out all the pictures from this year's season finales. We have mixed feelings about these Freaky Friday-esque Glee pictures, and we don't mean because Lindsay Lohan is in them. The season is over now, but you can still check out why our love for New Girl runs deep. If you're wondering what will cure your hiatus Read more
Since Mother's Day should be all about you, we suggest that this year, you take advantage of the holiday and spoil yourself silly. That doesn't have to mean going on a giant shopping spree or treating yourself to a full day at the spa. Instead, take stock of the little things in life that you don't think you get enough of and ask your family to indulge you in just one or two of them. While we're Read more
There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more
