Family owned running store supports the community and runners of all levels - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Family owned running store supports the community and runners of all levels - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

For any runners in the DC Metropolitan area, check this out!

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D.C. YWCA empowers women in unique ways - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

D.C. YWCA empowers women in unique ways - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Here's a great local resource for women and overall health and fitness.

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A runner’s view of Washington, D.C - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

A runner’s view of Washington, D.C - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Here's a great place to run!

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Caffeine and your body - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Caffeine and your body - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Here's an important health article for runners.

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A local Colon Cancer survivor helps D.C. Go Blue - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

A local Colon Cancer survivor helps D.C. Go Blue - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

This is an important article for women and men alike.

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41 Days till MCM

One year and a half ago I made a commitment to myself that I would run the Marine Corps Marathon. I had not run in over 25 years, at all.

Today it is 41 days until I will be running that race.

Yes, I am a little anxious but I have been training, mentally and physically for several months. This is really a story about making a commitment to yourself and following through on it. It means doing what it takes to make that commitment, that dream, that goal ---making it happen.

It all started with a dream and then a short run around the block.

Happy running!

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Stay fit for Fall - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Stay fit for Fall - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Here's an article I wrote on Examiner.com. You don't have to run to exercise.

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Local writer shares her experience with suicide in hope of helping others - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com

Local writer shares her experience with suicide in hope of helping others - Washington DC Women’s Health | Examiner.com


Here's an important article and book from a friend.

Happy Running!

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A Change of Scenery-Simple

It can get boring and it is easy to get into the same habits. I made a change this week. For the first time in a year and a half, I ran at a very different time of day. I ran this week once at 6pm. It was cool enough and I planned for it with my eating. It was great. So, change at times, can be good for you!

Sunday is another long run, 20 miles. That will be my longest run yet. I'll report back. How do you like the new design on the site?

Happy Running! Weather is getting cooler here so it really is happy!

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Running on the Beach :}

I never thought I was one of those crazy people who run on the beach until this past weekend! I had 19 miles to run for my MCM training and we were at VA Beach for the weekend. In order to get it done in the least painful way possible, I decided to run along the boardwalk and then later on the beach. It was beautiful and interesting. I highly recommend it.

I am one of those rare people who does not run with headphones. So, the environment is important to me. The VA Beach Boardwalk is full of interesting people so the time passed quite well. The sound of the water was calming. When I ran along the water in the harder sand, it was cool and peaceful.

You may think to yourself that you can't do something but if you set your mind to it, you will.

Happy Running! I'll post a picture of VA Beach on the site.

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Make Your Running a Priority and Make Yourself a Priority

"I definitely make running a priority. That's not always possible, but my office knows that it goes first on the list."

Dr. Jill Biden, Second lady and college professor


It's 5:45am and I'm preparing to go out and run this am. It's not always easy but most days I make time to get in my runs. After I have completed my run, I always feel better about myself and I'm glad I made it a priority.

We all know the benefits of exercise. It is easy, especially as a mom, to cut out those things that don't fit well into your schedule, that aren't for someone else. Don't do it. For the little time you take for yourself to stay healthly and have some free mental time, it will add to the other parts of your day and your life.

Happy Running!
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