Monthly Archives: June 2011

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall

Guest blog post, written by Jenny B.! “You’re obsessed!” This has been the response of three separate people when they’ve spotted my Born to Run cd case in the passenger seat of my car. I know how it looks. One … Continue reading

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Go runners!

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What will happen in the Warrior Dash?

This is a 2-Part Post. A little lengthy too. One part was written the night before the Dash and the 2nd part was done the evening after it was completed. As I sit here after going to see The Millionaire … Continue reading

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The Food Pyramid is so “Old School”!

Check out the new, USDA “My Plate” icon, which is a simple, visual [I’m all about visual!] guide to promote healthy eating. The My Plate icon was recently introduced – June 2, 2011 –  by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture … Continue reading

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How to fuel your body before, during and after activities

Whenever you do any intense activity – bicycling, running, swimming, hiking and even sometimes gardening – you need to make sure your body can handle it by supplying the liquids and fuel to keep it running smoothly. There are primarily … Continue reading

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Superfood – Broccoli

There are numerous opinions on what exactly is considered a “Superfood,” but what seems to be agreed on is that Superfoods are natural foods which are packed with nutrients and often low in fat or calories. However, you can’t always … Continue reading

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Congratulations to the U.S. TL&D Members who officially signed up for the 2011 Chicago Marathon!

Yes, 20 of our fellow colleagues have joined U.S. TL&D’s “Team in Training” with the goal of finishing the Chicago Marathon while raising money for RMHC (Ronald McDonald House Charities).  In the coming months, the group will share information on … Continue reading

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Interview with our Worldwide partner – Laura

In addition to being talented in educational training, our Worldwide partners are talented in marathon training! Let’s get to know Laura a bit and get some great tips from her in this interview. I have been running for… just a … Continue reading

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