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3rd 5K Tomorrow!

Layna — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:47:48 +0000

Just wanted to let you guys know that tomorrow is my 3rd 5K!!! I’m so excited!! I hope to beat my PR, but if I don’t that’s okay…

Keep ya posted:)

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Olympics=Inspiring

Layna — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:48:19 +0000

Have you had a chance to watch the Olympics yet?

It is truly inspiring to watch Michael Phelps beat world records as if it was a piece of cake. I wonder if he’s getting bored of all those metal ceremonies;)

Gymnastics-both men and women-is fun to watch too. Those competitors are so strong!

Well, I hope the Olympics inspires you to go out and take a walk (right before you watch the Olympics:)

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Carob Hits the Spot!

Layna — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:12:49 +0000

by Pollyanna Covert

Do you love chocolate but worry about fitting into your favorite jeans? What if you could snack on something that has fewer calories and is natural, plus it tastes like chocolate?

Seem too good to be true?

Let me introduce you to carob! Carob is a great-tasting substitute for chocolate with a history of its own.

To read more click here

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Summer Suggestions: Run the Race

Layna — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:40:43 +0000

by Suzanne Hadley

I am not a runner.

Or at least I didn’t used to be. But since I moved to Colorado 5 years ago, I’ve run half a dozen races.

“Why?” you ask. For the competition? Definitely not (10-year-olds outrun me). For the exercise? Well, I need it, but that’s not enough to make me pound the pavement. For the challenge? Nope. (I don’t need to prove myself to anyone, particularly myself).

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The Faith to Lose

FitTalk — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:51:14 +0000

They ate when they were stressed. They ate when they were lonely or frustrated. Then the guilt set in–for breaking the latest attempt at a diet, for losing the power struggle with a craving. It’s an unhealthy pattern familiar to the women on these pages, and one to which many of us can relate.

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Who says 92nd place isn’t a Success?

Layna — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:48:36 +0000

Today I ran my second 5K (I ran my first last month). It started at 8:30am and was at a beautiful park right next to the Mississippi River. The tall trees made a green canopy above but left enough space for the brilliant sun to seep through. The wind was blowing at the perfect speed and the temperature was very pleasant.

I did reach (and surpass my goals) of beating my time and having fun. At this race I got to see the results right there. I took 92nd place at a time of 29 min. 38 sec. and a pace of 9min 33sec. I ran the first mile in 9min. 15sec. I shaved 3 minutes and 4 seconds off my last 5K!! I’m gettin’ faster!

I left the race looking forward to the next.

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5K tomorrow

Layna — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:41:07 +0000

Just wanted to write a quick note. Tomorrow I’m running my 2nd 5K! My goals are to: beat my 1st 5K time, run the whole race, and just have fun!!!

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Check out the Fit Zone

Layna — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:12:33 +0000

I found this neat tool at MSN.com. Just click on any muscle in the body and there you’ll find exercises for that muscle! Bored of your same old same old? Try this tool and learn new exercises.

THE FIT ZONE

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Sun, Clouds, and Rain

Layna — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:30:28 +0000

Yesterday the day began with a brilliant blue sky which soon became friends with fluffy white clouds. I took advantage of this beautiful weather and went for a run (a 4 mile one). I was glad I ran at the beginning of my day and not at the end. You see, in Minnesota weather changes in one minute. My friends and I had planned on going roller blading, but that idea was defeated by the dark angry clouds rolling in. One plus about all the rain is that all the trees are a bright green!

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Second 5K

Layna — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:02:40 +0000

On June 21 I will be running in my second 5K!! I’m so excited and motivated to beat my PR (personal record). I’ve been training. Sunday I ran 4 miles outside and yesterday (Tuesday) I ran 4.5 miles on the treadmill at a pretty fast pace. My first 5K was just last month so maybe I’ll try and do one 5K every month this summer!!

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