“Avoid ultra processed foods as much as possible. If you’re cooking for a family, especially young kids, it’s tempting to choose frozen dinners or boxed macaroni but regularly eating this way takes a toll on your health. Cut down on processed foods when you’re meal planning and invest in whole foods for your kitchen.” – Rhapsody Hahn-Chaney, wife, mom, and writer for Run To The Best You
Read MoreThe body enters a fasting state after 12 hours. “So, in terms of fasting, a window of 12 hours between the last meal of one day and the first meal of the next is the minimum required to give your detox processes the time and energy to catch up with the necessary work of maintaining inner cleanliness.”—Alejandro Junger, MD, founder of international health and wellness company CLEAN
Read More“Buy all shoes, both street and running, slightly longer and wider than your bigger foot. Also, avoid pointed shoes. You’ll save yourself needless foot pain.” —Ted Corbitt, ultrarunner and 1952 Olympic marathoner
Read MoreWhen it comes to having weight loss goals, ask yourself; What are you doing this for? Losing weight for a wedding? To decrease adverse health risks? To run around with your kids without feeling wiped out? Whatever your specific goal is, keep that in mind and have a visual reminder nearby so you’ll remain focused.
Read More“Running 8 to 15 miles per week significantly increases your aerobic capacity, and positively affects many of the coronary risk factors.” —Dr. Kenneth Cooper, aerobics pioneer
Read MoreWeight loss tip number 68 is for dieters who are just getting started. Coach Tadris Parker has personally tested this recommendation and a hundred other health tips commonly shared in the running and fitness world.
Read MoreIntermittent fasting tip number 35 is for those who are just getting started with intermittent fasting. Coach Tadris Parker has personally tested this recommendation and a hundred other health tips commonly shared in the running and fitness world. Listen to the audio clip below to hear his take on this one piece of health advice: “Delay, Don’t Deny”… Learn all about this at Keep Calm and Run To The Best You!
Read MoreRunning tip number 1 is for runners who are just getting started. Coach Tadris Parker has personally tested this recommendation and a hundred other health tips commonly shared in the running and fitness world. Listen to the audio clip below to hear his take on this one piece of health advice: “Watch the clock, not the distance”…Learn all about this at Keep Calm and Run To The Best You!
Read MoreHere it is - our master list of 101 tips on running, intermittent fasting, and weight loss! Whether you’re just beginning to work on your health or already running marathons, bookmark this list and check it often so you can make the rest of your life the best of your life!
Read MoreThere is a laundry list of obstacles that can hold you back from reaching your running or weight loss goals. I’m going to help you to STOP being your biggest obstacle.
Read MoreI was blown away by some of the takeaways such as; Slow down in order to become faster. Only do 5 reps of heavy weights during strength training, and to schedule a strategic off season.
Read MoreIn our first installment of a series entitled Hot Summer Series: Running Moms, we will meet the First Mom of Keep Calm; Chris Ballard. Chris Ballard is a mother of teenage triplets, a few grown sons, a wife, a sister of 5 siblings, and a dog mom. Running has become her therapy over the years
Read MorePsychology journals are a gold mine for serious athletes. Here’s a crash course on goal setting for runners to help you prevent burnout and position yourself for success. Learn how to set challenging, attainable goals and enjoy reaching them successfully!
Read MoreIn this week's blog/podcast I will give you 6 steps to creating more energy in your life right now. You may choose to use that energy to enhance your health and take up running for the first time.
Read MoreDo you wish you were more disciplined with your running practice? The gap between where you are now and where you want to be is not that tough to close. Just make up your mind, adopt the right plan, and take seven small steps everyday to get there. With the right strategy, you can go from being an on-again-off-again runner to becoming the hyperfocused runner that you idolize!
Read MoreI knew I was turning 60 years old and wanted to celebrate this age with something fun and exciting. I felt like 60 was the new 40 (for me anyway). - Melissa Southrey
Read MoreYou have the advantage over your younger counterparts. As younger ones are so busy, your life is opening up to new opportunities. What can you do right now to start feeling like you are taking steps towards good health as you age? Grab a pair of sneakers and head out the door for some fresh air. Let me show you how! - Coach Tadris
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