Health & Fitness
Back-to-School? Don’t Forget This
That time of year is right around the corner: back-to-school madness! So when you’re driving around to pick up new clothes and pencils, don’t forget the most important stop for your child:
The doctor’s office.
Read moreSetting Goals with a Meaning
I had an opportunity to listen to Jeff Horowitz, a certified running and triathlon coach, author, and personal trainer, who has run more than 150 marathons.
It was his words “Setting goals with a meaning,” which stuck. This applies to both racing and training runs.
Read moreWhat are the Early Signs of Autism?
If you’re planning to have a baby or are currently pregnant, getting to know the early warning signs of autism can be a huge advantage for you and your kids. In fact, research suggests if you already have one child with autism, your risk of having another autistic child increases by about 20 percent, says Daniel Openden, vice president and clinical services director of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC).
Read moreTRICARE Young Adult
Military families have a new TRICARE Prime option for young adults without healthcare coverage.
TRICARE Young Adult Prime gives eligible family members TRICARE Prime medical (and pharmacy) coverage with low out-of-pocket costs for a $201 monthly premium.
Read moreGetting the Right Fit
The following running basics were compiled by Joe Schultz and Spencer Beasley (Manager and Assistance Manager) of Pacers Running Stores of Alexandria, Va.
Read more3 Fitness Concerns for Women
Here are some thoughts from a dear friend. You’d never know that, in 1998, she ran a 3:01:30 at the California International Marathon and took 35th place among the females. At the Marine Corps Marathon in 2005, she helped the Army team take first place in the Armed Forces Team Competition.
Read moreTime To Get Moving
he weather is breaking, and now it’s time to think about you fitness goals. Where do you want to be in the next 60 days?
In the last 30 days, I have worked on what I refer to as “mental toughness.” I don’t use physical toughness because if I had it, then my running pace per mile would be faster and easier. I have completed two marathons and a 10-miler. The only preparation was mental, as the weekly mileage was not more than 30 miles and there were only two long runs of 15 miles each.
Read moreThrow a Pity Party
It’s time to look inside to see what makes you who you are. How do you feel about fitness and your level of performance? This has nothing to do about winning a race, but a goal you set and get after.
When we set goals, sometimes we set them low, to guarantee we can achieve the mark. But, what happens when we miss that mark? That’s when you need to get serious, and there is nothing wrong about expressing your emotions.
Welcome to the Pity Party, where crying is allowed and your emotions have their way.
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