Alanis Morissette Marathoning For Eating Disorders


Updated 05/25/10 9:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Alanis Morissette Marathoning For Eating Disorders

Many celebs have laced up their sneaks and finished marathons, including Will Ferrell, Mario Lopez, Oprah, David Lee Roth, and Katie Holmes. Now you can add Alanis Morissette to that list. She's planning on running this Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon, in Lassen National Forest in northern California. Alanis is running to raise money for the National Eating Disorders Read more

What's the Deal With: Hyponatremia


Updated 07/30/07 2:08 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

What's the Deal With: Hyponatremia

While it seems like most of us have a hard time staying hydrated, there are serious, even fatal, side affects to drinking too much water. The condition is called hyponatremia Also known as water intoxication, hyponatremia occurs when the sodium in your blood is diluted by excess water. The body's balance of electrolytes is pushed outside of safe limits, disrupting normal brain function. If Read more

You Crossed the Finish Line! Here's What to Do Next


Updated 05/11/11 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do Right After You Finish a Marathon

The moments after a race are just important as the training leading up to the race and the miles logged during. Marathons are extremely demanding physically, which is why the first few hours after a marathon are crucial for muscle recovery and repair. Proper pre-marathon training is also key, as it will help prepare your body for the marathon, and help it to recover faster. Now that you've set Read more

Find the Perfect Marathon With These Helpful Websites


Updated 04/18/11 1:02 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Websites to Help You Find the Perfect Marathon

Whether you've just started training for your first half marathon and are building up your endurance, or maybe you are a regular marathon runner, step one in running races is choosing the right marathon! Maybe you are looking for a marathon that's closest to where you live, or perhaps you've decided to make it a destination marathon and plan an entire trip out of it? Whatever the case, here are Read more

7 Weekend Movies That Motivate


Updated 05/25/12 4:36 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 4 comments

Inspiring Career Movies

After a rough week at the office, you deserve your downtime. I'm usually begrudging Friday traffic as I make my way home to climb into bed and a pair of cozy sweats. But, just so I don't lose all motivation come Monday, I'm setting my sights on a movie marathon that packs some career-minded motivation this week. Read on to get my movie suggestions — then, grab a snack, kick back, and kick off Read more

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Ellie Kemper With a Stripper


Updated 05/25/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For May 25 2012 Late Edition

Ellie Kemper gets a shocking surprise from Ellen — The Insider Blossom's Jenna von Oy welcomes a daughter — People Will Holy Motors win the Palme d'Or at Cannes? — Lainey Gossip Jon Favreau will act in, but not direct, Iron Man 3 — HuffPost Entertainment Kylie Minogue is showing lots of skin — D-Listed Taylor Swift debuts a wild new look — JustJared Is Bill Murray the coolest Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

On Long Training Runs, Stash Your Water Along the Way


Updated 05/17/12 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Long-Distance Running Hydration Tip

Warm weather inspires many runners to head for the great outdoors. The gorgeous scenery definitely inspires me to tackle bigger trips, so whether you're running long distances for fun or are training for a marathon, here's a tip for staying hydrated: Instead of carrying around your water, stash it along the way. It's like having your own personal water stations! Map out your route ahead of time Read more

Race-Day Tip: Strip Down at the Starting Line


Updated 05/08/12 2:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Warm at Marathon Start Line

When going into your first marathon, you may already know the basic tips for achieving race-day success, but there are certain tricks that only come from experience. No one tells you that you may be waiting at the starting line for a few hours before the race is even underway, often in early-morning temps 20 degrees colder than what you'll experience during the actual race. To keep muscles warm Read more

Celebrity Marathon Runners


Updated 04/16/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Marathon Runners

Monday marks the 115th annual Boston Marathon, one of the world's oldest and venerated racing events. Over the years we've noticed various celebs participating in this race, as well as other exciting marathons across the US, including the New York Marathon. To get us excited for the race on Monday, and inspired for the rest of marathon season, here's a little tribute to some of our favorite Read more