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The Ultimate 30 Day Plank Challenge for Runners

No matter how much cardio you complete, it’s impossible to tone you stomach without a little targeted core strengthening. Not only does core strength help keep your belly flat, but it also plays a key role in the strength of your entire body and performance on the run. Planks are an excellent isometric strengthening exercise … Read More

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Printable 2019 Fitness Goal Planner

Running for SweetsJanuary 18, 2019January 21, 20192 Comments

As January gets under way and the weeks pass by, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine of every day life. Those New Year’s Resolutions we set after Christmas have gotten tucked away in a folder and we’ve yet to get started working towards any of our goals. We tell ourselves that it’s … Read More

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8 Fitness Challenge Ideas for the New Year

Running for SweetsJanuary 9, 2019January 15, 20191 Comment

As 2019 gets under way, it’s time to make progress towards our goals. Despite all the reflection and positive intentions that take place with the new year, it can sometimes feel difficult to find the motivation to get started. When your goals feel so far off, finding a place to start is often more challenging … Read More

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1 Week Fitness Reset Challenge

Running for SweetsJune 27, 2018September 11, 20182 Comments

All the family get togethers, cook outs, and vacations this time of year are truly exciting. There’s so much joy to be found in times with family and friends. Even so, sometimes it’s easy to let that excitement get the best of you. Back to back get togethers often lead to overindulging in our favorite … Read More

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Taper Tips and Race Week Tricks

Running for SweetsMay 3, 2018May 31, 20186 Comments

After months of hard training, the last thing you want to do is screw things up the week before your race. More often than not, though, that is easier said than done. The emotions during race week alone are enough to psych you out – not to mention the stress that comes with the packing, … Read More

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The Best Half Marathon Training Plan for Every Runner

Running for SweetsDecember 7, 2017September 12, 201823 Comments

When I decided to run my first half marathon, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. A couple of my family members wanted to run one, and I decided to jump on the bandwagon. Had I been running? Sure, a little. I spent time obsessively at the gym every morning running on their … Read More