Children can help us learn to try new things, change the way we look at the world and get out of our slump. When we get older, we tend to feel like we have to act or think a certain way. Sometimes we need to just think like a child! Embracing the innocence and carefree […]
Thoughts and Other Things
Want To Really Go Forward? Try Going Backward!
Have you ever thought of adding walking backwards to your workouts? If you haven’t, you should! Walking or running backwards uses more energy, which burns more calories. I have incorporated walking/running backwards into my running workouts. I have been amazed how I am noticing differences with my ability to run better with longer strides and […]
An Interview with Mason Carter Harvey
Mason Carter Harvey is your typical average kid, except he was over weight and got tired of being bullied by the kids at school. He took it upon himself to lose 85 pounds in a year. He now has a healthy and active lifestyle and has made it his mission to encourage and motivate others. […]
You Can’t Until You Say “I Can!”
Ever say “I can’t do that”? I believe all of us are guilty of that from time to time. We all can defeat ourselves before beginning a task. We may struggle with self-esteem issues, struggle with the way we look or not know how to treat others kindly. Some people are born with the “I […]
Early Morning Run
(©2009 SMC Taylor) The air is not speaking I start to run The sound of the pavement I pick up speed The wind begins to hum I feel hair flow The trees become alive I hear the birds The golfers emerging I wave a hello The houses become awake I hear the chatter The run […]
My First 5k!
I was not very athletic when I was younger, but I ran my first 5k on my 42nd birthday. It was a thrill for me when I crossed that finish line. In fact, for me, it was almost as exciting as giving birth to my two sons. I never really envisioned myself becoming a runner. […]