Seriously, how does everyone do it? I feel like my life is crazy busy lately. Just so you know I have had some amazing blog posts in my head but apparently just thinking about it doesn't translate to my computer. Go figure. Weddings, birthdays, yard work, stacking wood and lots of work outs have been keeping me busy.
I've been going to my gym again for awhile now. To help keep me motivated I joined in on their Wellness Challenge. Four times a year they have a competition. You get points for gym attendance, weight lost, muscle gained, and for participating in classes/community events/blood drives, etc. About 1 1/2 years ago I won this challenge. At that point it was called the Big Bootie Challenge. I guess they thought this was more politically correct :) I won a year membership to the gym. Let's face it, that's like winning the lotto. Now first place wins 50% of the pot. Everyone paid $25 to enter and last I knew there was at least 19 women participating. That's a little extra motivation. Weigh-outs are June 13-15th. Wish me luck!
ASICS GEL FOUNDATION 9
These are my current kicks. I LOVE LOVE LOVE ASICS!!! There are several other brands I have tried on but haven't ran in yet. I'd love to have more options. One of the main reasons is that now that I have to have a more cushioned shoe, my color options are limited. Is it wrong of me to want a shoe that works well and looks cool?
Any suggestions for shoes that look good and would have enough support for my knees? Anything green or bright colored is a plus :)
10 Reasons Running Is Good for You
Scientists have discovered the fountain of youth—it's running. Studies continue to find that hitting the roads improves health and well-being. "The biggest benefits come from vigorous exercise like running," says JoAnn Manson, M.D., chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Here are the latest reasons to lace up.
Look Ahead
People who run more than 35 miles a week are 54 percent less likely to suffer age-related vision loss than those who cover 10 miles a week.
Keep the Beat
Runners who log a weekly run of 10 miles (or more) are 39 percent less likely to use high blood pressure meds and 34 percent less likely to need cholesterol meds compared with those who don't go farther than 3 miles.
Function Well
Men who burn at least 3,000 calories per week (equal to about five hours of running) are 83 percent less likely to have severe erectile dysfunction.
Build Bone
Running strengthens bones better than other aerobic activities, say University of Missouri researchers who compared the bone density of runners and cyclists. Sixty-three percent of the cyclists had low density in their spine or hips; only 19 percent of runners did.
Think Fast
British workers were surveyed on a day they worked out and a day they didn't. People said they made fewer mistakes, concentrated better, and were more productive on the day they were active.
Stay Sharp
A study in the
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reported that women who were active as teenagers were less likely to develop dementia later in life.
Sleep Tight
Insomniacs fell asleep in 17 minutes on days they ran, compared to 38 minutes on days they didn't. They also slept for an extra hour on days they exercised.
Sneeze Less
People who exercise for an hour a day are 18 percent less likely to suffer upper-respiratory-tract infections than those who are inactive, according to a study from Sweden. Moderate activity boosts immunity.
Breathe Easy
Researchers had asthmatics do two cardio workouts and one strength session a week. After three months, they reported less wheezing and shortness of breath.
Live Longer
A review of 22 studies found that people who work out 2.5 hours a week are 19 percent less likely to die prematurely than those who don't exercise. A separate study found that active people have a 50 percent lower risk of premature death.
Keep On Running!!!
