Having completed my first marathon, I realize that the entire experience of training for a marathon is much more than physical, it is also mental and spiritual training. Commitment and Goal Setting First there is the commitment – setting a date to run the marathon and then doing the training every week to meet that goal. Mental and spiritual growth happens when I say I am going to do something, and then I follow-through, week after week and…
Here’s a picture of me just after the marathon, holding my very cool Mickey Marathon Medal. Here’s a picture of me fifteen minutes later waiting for my dear husband to open the car door. You probaby already know this, but running a marathon is really hard! Would I do it again? Maybe. How Can Something This Difficult Also Be Fun? I highly recommend the Disney Marathon if you are…
We should all try to live our lives as though our health depended on it because the truth is–IT DOES! Good health should not be taken for granted. We all need to make lifestyle choices that will ensure the best possible health. Most of us need to work at this daily. Here are five tips to help you get started: Eat a balanced diet—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Before your main…
Every year on January 1st millions of Americans make their resolutions for the New Year. You know the same old resolutions they make year after year, over and over again— “I’ll exercise more,” “I’ll lose those 20 pounds,” “I’ll learn to paint,” or “I’ll quit smoking,”etc. etc. Those are all good intentions but they last only about two weeks or so. Perfect Supplements wants you to resolve to be the…
My marathon training partner and sister Kara and I strapped on our running shoes at 8 AM on Sunday to run 20 miles before the blizzard really kicked in on the East Coast. I had snow stuck to my eyelashes and the bottom of my pants were frozen, but we did it! The first 15 miles or so were actually quite pleasant, sharing our run with a variety of birds, little animal prints…
The hustling and bustling of the Christmas season is upon us. Don’t get caught up in unnecessary hassle this year. Read these helpful tips and maybe you won’t feel like wringing someone’s neck! 1. Determine your holiday budget. With the state of the economy, some of us are on a tight budget and Christmas shopping shouldn’t put undo pressure on your wallet or charge card. So make a list of…
Fair-Trade Certification is provided by a third-party, neutral organization that sets standards for manufacturers and agriculture. The Spirulina and Chlorella found in Perfect Supplements Aquatic Greens is certified for Social Responsibility and Fair-Trade by Fair for Life, a world-wide certification organization based in Switzerland. What Does Social Responsibility Mean? Fair for Life bases their standards for Social Responsibility on recommendations previously agreed upon by many global organizations, such as the International Labor Organization (ILO), Social Accountability International (SAI), and the…
What do you think about when you are out running for 2+ hours? I’m sure the answer to this is different for everyone. My energy levels tend to fluctuate throughout my run, high and low, high and low. During the low-energy moments, I like to repeat the following to myself… Meditation for Runners My lungs breathe, My heart beats, My legs run. The basic idea behind this meditation comes from…
Thanksgiving is almost here and we have a wonderful Holiday Recipe for you to try. It isn’t overly sweet like many of the traditional sweet potato recipes and it uses healthy coconut oil. Ingredients: 5 sweet potatoes (not too large), peeled and cubed ¼ cup coconut oil (Perfect Coconut oil from Perfect Supplements) ½ cup pure maple syrup ½ cup water ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped pecans Directions: Preheat oven to…
Now that my weekly long run is over 10 miles (2 hours), I seriously need to think about fuel during the run, and supplements to help with recovery the next day. During a recent 11 mile run, my legs completely cramped up around the 9 mile mark and I was forced to walk most of the last two miles. I was not doing anything to fuel my runs, i.e. no sports drinks, electrolytes and…