Monthly Archives: May 2011

“Berry Nice” Protein Workout Smoothie Recipe

Posted on May 29, 2011 by funfitteam

Of course, nothing is as tasty as a McDonald’s Real-Fruit Smoothie, but if you are at your house, a home-made protein smoothie after a workout or run is the perfect way to build your body, and at the same time, … Continue reading →

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Got Chafing?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by funfitteam

Got your attention? Let’s talk about basic running gear. Some people only want name brand running gear, like Nike or Reebok, which is fine. I do like Nike’s Dry-Fit Compression Shorts and I know Under Armour has some good, breathable, … Continue reading →

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Interview With Our Fellow Teammate – Alexandra

Posted on May 24, 2011 by funfitteam

Here’s another great interview to provide inspiration. This interview is with Alexandra from our Design Team. Take it away, Alexandra! I have been running for… more like jogging – 12 years. I run approximately… a few times a week as … Continue reading →

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The Day the Music Died

Posted on May 20, 2011 by funfitteam

It was a typical Wednesday morning. I woke up at 5:30 for my morning run, stretched, and was out the door. I put my headphones in and turned on my iPod…and that’s when I noticed…I was running dangerously low on … Continue reading →

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Interview with our Worldwide partner – Melanie

Posted on May 20, 2011 by funfitteam

I thought I would switch things up and interview one of our work partners from the Worldwide side. I had no idea there were as many runners between our two departments as there are! How cool! We can get to … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Get Out of Bed in the Mornings?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by funfitteam

This is just a really quick post for you from another blog I subscribe to. Chris Guillebeau is the author of what I consider a good book, “The Art of Non-Conformity.” Well, the subtitle to his book explains the subject … Continue reading →

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This is Quite a Stretch!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by funfitteam

Stretching is imperative to running, sports and fitness in general. It can save you from some really nasty injuries. Believe me… you don’t ever want to hear a loud “snap” come from your calf! Physical Therapist Debbie Pitchford says, “Stretching … Continue reading →

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Diana’s Story

Posted on May 17, 2011 by funfitteam

Some of us were interested in hearing Diana’s story of her path to higher fitness, so we asked her to let us in on what motivates her and how it led to her presently training for the 2011 Chicago Marathon. … Continue reading →

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Slim Down Fast!

Posted on May 14, 2011 by funfitteam

We all know that to get any sort of results in weight loss, it takes two things – healthier eating habits AND exercise. In other words: Eat better and in smaller portions + burn more calories than you take in … Continue reading →

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Interview With Our Fellow Teammate – Henrik

Posted on May 11, 2011 by funfitteam

Here’s the first interview (of hopefully many) for the “FunFitTeam” blog. Finding out about our teammates is a great way to provide inspiration to others. We can even find out a thing or two about them that we’d never know … Continue reading →

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