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My Fitness Journey

“Little Feat” Got Me Thru My Running Today!

By SMC Taylor

Got myself running today by listening to “Little Feat”!  I hadn’t listened to them in a long time, so it helped me push on through my miles today. Sometimes listening to an old CD or listening to a new book will help you lose yourself in your exercising. Running felt great today, the birds were […]

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Strength Goes Away Quick!

By SMC Taylor

Yesterday I took a break from my running and just walked forward and backward for 3 miles. Another beautiful day in the south! My pace was good and backwards was very balanced and smooth!  Sometimes it’s nice to deviate from your workout and do something a little different.  It helps you not get into a […]

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I Wasn’t Feeling It, But I Ran Anyway!

By SMC Taylor

Woke up today and it was my “Running day”, but I was not feeling like running today! My mind was working overtime with stress and I  could have just turned over and went back to sleep, But…I knew I would not be happy with myself if I gave in to that voice that was saying, […]

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I Ran The Monday Blues Out!

By SMC Taylor

Monday morning and anticipation of Monday can bring on the blues. Don’t let that happen to you.  Exercise is the key to fight the blues.  That’s what I did today.  Woke up and knew I was not going to take any excuses from myself to not get myself out the door to do my running […]

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No More Slacking off Yoga or Strength Training For Me!

By SMC Taylor

Wow! That is all I can say!  I have been concentrating on my running and walking backwards to shed pounds, which I have been pleased about,  but I have not been as faithful with my yoga and strength training as I should have been.  Looking in the mirror I can tell my upper body is […]

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Longer Stride, No Deer Prancing Now!

By SMC Taylor

Good morning everyone!  Happy Thursday!  This morning I was able to fit in a quick 2 miler.  Wish I could have done 4 but I had a time constraint today.  Well, if I had gotten myself up 30 minutes earlier I could have, but I didn’t and now I am not going to lament on […]

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