Winter Exercise Tip: Head Into the Wind First


Updated 11/22/07 9:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Winter Exercise Tip: Head Into the Wind First

A lot of us run in one direction for 15 minutes then turn around and run back for the remaining 15 minutes. For those of us who live in windy places, this means that half of our runs are done into the wind and the other half are done with the wind at our back. When it's especially cold outside you need to protect yourself from the elements, so start your outdoor jogs by heading into the wind on Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Bringing Out the Dead": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


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The Vampire Diaries Recap "Bringing Out the Dead"

After a week's worth of TVD reprieve, it's about time we got some answers — specifically, ones that have everything to do with our favorite Original vamp Elijah and then some. From the tragic twisted fate of Bill Forbes to the shocking discovery Elena makes at home, we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that goes down. Meanwhile, Bonnie and her estranged mother Abby are tasked Read more

Winter Running Woe: Numb Toes


Updated 02/04/12 5:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Numb Toes and Winter Running

If you'd rather skip a run than hit the treadmill, then there's no doubt you're continuing with your outdoor runs even through this brisk and snowy Winter weather. That doesn't mean you're not dealing with some discomfort along the way. I've given you some tips on how to beat burning lungs, but if it's your feet that are bothering you, here are some ways to avoid numb toes. First, consider your Read more

Gear Review: Mizuno Breath Thermo Tights and Crew Top


Updated 11/30/11 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mizuno Breath Thermo Women's Layered Tights and Crew Review

San Francisco may not have arctic weather, but running in the Winter still calls for a few layers, or at least gear strategically designed to keep frosty temps at bay. Enter the newest offering from running company Mizuno: its Breath Thermo line of zip-up jackets, tops, and tights designed with snowy weather in mind. Thin and lightweight, both the Mizuno Breath Thermo Layered Running Tights Read more

6 Things I Always Do Before Heading Out For a Run


Updated 11/22/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Ready For an Outdoor Run

After noshing on a little preworkout snack I always do six things before heading outside for a run. Check the weather: It may look like blue skies, but that can change any second, especially in Vermont. Before getting all layered up, I take a peek at my local forecast map to stay on the lookout for any precipitation or storms headed my way so I can dress accordingly or plan to run later. Make Read more

Intense Cardio For Those Who Hate the Treadmill


Updated 10/31/11 2:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Intense Cardio to Do If You Hate the Treadmill

I'm a fan of the treadmill, but I have many otherwise fitness-loving friends who'd rather do almost anything else than a 30-minute gym run. If you're the same, here are other ways to reap the same calorie-burning benefits without a seemingly boring run. Try a different machine: Think your cardio only comes from the treadmill? Think again. Raise your heart rate with another machine at the gym. Read more

How to Breathe When Running


Updated 10/24/11 10:18 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 2 comments

How to Breathe When Running

Ever wonder why some days you feel like an energizer bunny and can keep running and running, while other days your legs feel like lead and you have zero stamina? Certainly the amount of sleep you got the night before, stress levels, and diet play a role in how you perform during your runs, but how you regulate your breath during your jogging session also effects your energy levels. Here's how to Read more

5 Ways Being a Mom Makes You Healthier


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How Being a Mom Improves Your Health

Just because you had a baby (or two, or three), it doesn't mean your health and body automatically get pushed aside. There are many ways being a mother can actually improve how you take care of yourself, and here are just a few. While prego, you change how you think about eating. It's no longer just about taste but about nourishing your growing baby. You think twice about skipping meals or Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "I Will Survive"


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Grey's Anatomy Recap "I Will Survive"

Grey's Anatomy isn't exactly jam-packed with excitement this week, but there's plenty of setup for the drama to come in next week's season finale. The race for chief resident is nearing a close, and a handful of contenders are left out in the cold. Meanwhile, a bunch of the doctors contemplate making moves out of Seattle Grace, and at least two are out the door unless there are some Read more

Do You Stretch Before Working Out?


Updated 07/10/11 4:33 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Is It OK to Stretch Before Working Out ?

During my high school track days, no runs would start without first a team stretch. We performed all the stretching staples to help relax and release our quads, hamstrings, and upper-body muscles, and only then after would we be allowed to hit the track. Back then, we were told to do stretches in order to warm up our muscles and get them ready to hit the ground running. Now when I run, I Read more