Category Archives: Fitness

10 Famous Marathoners

You know those weeks that just drag on? When it feels like Friday on Tuesday at 9:30 am? When it snows, thunderstorms and the sun shines in 50 degree weather within a 48-hour period (welcome to Champaign)? When you look … Continue reading

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Exercise is a Privilege

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Celebrity Appearances Can Be Deceiving…

We all have addictions. Some are more serious than others. For me, it’s being connected. Being connected? You know those annoying people who are always on their iPhone, laptop or listening to their MP3? Yes – that is me. I … Continue reading

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Mindless Exercise Yields Forgettable Results

My guess is that the majority of people who read this blog are runners in some way, shape or form. Personally, I have a love-hate relationship with running. I love the high I get after a great run, love the … Continue reading

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LADIES NIGHT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

KEEP YOUR GIRLS HAPPY!       It’s that time of year again ladies-time to get together for fun, food and lots of free stuff. Our theme this year is how to fit the perfect bra.  We will have a bra … Continue reading

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Born to Run…Barefoot

Oh the weather outside has been frightful and it’s finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yet all I could think about this weekend was running. Barefoot. Outside. Let me explain…

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Don’t get BOMTICC this New Year

Ahh…New Year’s resolutions. Whether you make them, hate them or incessantly break them year after year, they are all we’ve been hearing about for the past couple weeks and difficult to ignore.

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Tempo burger

When I’m not running, baking, studying, or enforcing vigilante justice on drivers-who-text (Don’t do it. I will find you and curse your soul.), I teach an academic writing class for international graduate students at the U of I. This week, … Continue reading

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Wanna get muddy buddy?

The tale of two siblings fighting to finish Columbia’s Muddy Buddy race, a six mile buddy bike and run race. Continue reading

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How do I find the right type of shoe?

Finding the right pair of shoes for your foot type can be a challenge without help. Know what to look for when buying a new pair of running shoes. Continue reading

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