Monica’s top running tips

I’m traveling this week so I have an awesome guest post for you today from a sweet gal I just recently started following. Her blog is about running, healthy living, etc.  She’s been an inspiration to me in this very short time so please be sure to welcome her as she shares some great tips with us.

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Shin splints hurt like crazy

Another challenging week complete!  Just finished week 2 of running and it’s sooo hard.  What in the world am I doing to myself? LOL  Shin splints are sooo painful ugh

I love going to the gym but lately it’s really hard to find an open treadmill and especially hard to find two next to each other so Kev and I can workout together.  Plus  I’m a bit irritated that our gym has probably FOUR broken treadmills and this afternoon there were kids playing on them, hitting buttons, etc.  Unacceptable!  I will be talking with management this week to make sure they take care of it.

Anyway here are my workouts for the week.

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Give yourself a pep talk

Happy Friday! Today we are ending Healthy Weight Week on the blog (my special guest had a delay but will be here soon so be on the lookout)

Today’s Tip:  Give yourself a pep talk

A little positive self talk goes a long way.  There are times that I really have to give myself a pep talk to keep me going.  Lately when I’m on the treadmill and even after a treadmill workout, I have to keep telling myself that adding this running challenge to my plate will not only help me prepare way in advance for the 1/2 marathon in Dec. BUT it is a new workout that will potentially kick my weight/inch loss into gear again after being stuck for quite some time.

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Try something new

Here we are in the middle of Healthy Weight Week. The tip I have for today is to try something new when it comes to fitness!  Whether it be to add an additional 30 minute workout to your week, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog on the treadmill or take a new class at the gym or Y, try something new.

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Healthy Weight Week

Welcome to HEALTHY WEIGHT WEEK!

The 17th annual Healthy Weight Week is a time to celebrate healthy diet-free living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems.  Our bodies cannot be shaped at will. But we can all be accepting, healthy and happy at our natural weights.   source

You know how I always talk about this weight loss journey being a lifestyle change right?  Here are some steps you can take to get healthy.  Incorporate these steps in to your life over time and you’ll be so happy you did.

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Running is a challenge

This week’s workouts went really well except I’m totally exhausted.  For a few weeks Kev and I have decided to take off two days a week since this running is so new to us and you know me and injuries ha!  I think I did OK except once again I didn’t get in any strength training.  So here is what I accomplished this week.

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