Just Do It... White Rock Marathon 2011

Okay.  Don't be scared yet!!  I, for one, have NO plans to train for a 26.2 mile race anytime in the near future.  I AM however, SUPER pumped about the White Rock Marathon 5-person Relay in Dallas, Tx on December 4, 2011.  WHO'S WITH ME!?

We are all more successful in sticking to our guns when we've got some accountability going.  Like it or not, it's a fact my friends.  Signing up for a race is one of the most classic and SUCCESSFUL ways to get that extra boost of motivation you need to get outside and get to running on a regular basis!  So... whether you're a seasoned runner, a hibernating runner, or completely new to the world of running, The 5-Person Relay is the perrrrfect option!  Each leg of the race ranges from 5 to 6.5 miles, so you can split the distances between your teammates based on what you're most comfortable with. 

Check out more info on the race, get excited, and let's DO it!  If you're hesitating, I've got another reason you should bite the bullet and register... the funds from White Rock so to support Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children!  Awesome cause.  Awesome race.  Awesome excuse to get to STEPPIN' on that treadmill :)

Now...who's on my team??

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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Spring into Summer: It's National Running Day!!

Well, June has arrived.  Which means (especially if you're down here in Texas) that summer is in full-swing!  What better way to spring into summer than to grab your tennies, and head out for nice little run!  Enjoy the SUN by taking a little joggy-jog through your neighborhood or a local park....OR skip out on the heat by parking it on the T-mill for a good 30 minute trek @ the gym.  Whichever way you choose to celebrate National Running Day, make it the start of a daily HABIT of running/walking/jogging!  You gotta start somewhere right?

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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Walking vs. Running: How many calories are you ACTUALLY burning?

Walking and running are 2 of the VERY best forms of aerobic exercise.  They are cheap and always accessible.  They both offer major benefits to your muscles, your heart, your lungs.  But, is one better than the other?  Run a mile.  Walk a mile.  Either way, you burn 100 calories, right?  Has anyone ever fed you that line?  Well, sorry to break it to you my friends, but it's a MYTH!  The truth is that running burns more *net calories than walking {over the same distance}.

A study done @ Syracuse University showed that running actually burns twice as many net calories per mile as walking.  Now think about this:  You can run 2 miles in about the same time as you walk just one mile.  So... in the same amount of TIME, running can burn 4x as many calories as walking!  Not to say that walking can't get you to the same caloric expenditure that running can, it just might take you a good bit longer :)

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

*net calories: the total number of calories burned minus the calories your body would have burned during that time just to function (aka- total calories burned minus your basal metabolism)

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North Texas Warrior Dash - 2011

 

I participated in my first Warrior Dash.  I wish I could explain to you how much fun this thing is.  If you're a runner- DO IT!  If you're "not" a runner... then you MOST DEFINITELY need to sign up for this event!  A 5k has never felt so short!  The obstacles througout the course break up the run into something that passes quickly and pretty easily.  It's a laid-back atmosphere with great music, yummy food, and LOTS of people!  Prepare to get wet, muddy, and to scale a few walls...sign up now @ warriordash.com and you WON'T be sorry!  It's the perfect race to either remind you how much fun exercise can be, OR to get you hooked on calorie-burning workouts!  Oh, and don't be afraid to indulge your inner child by dressing up as your fav super hero, as a duct-tape warrior or even as a fairy princess.  We saw plenty of those along the way...

-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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New Running Shoes

I am absolutely LOVING my new Nikes.  I've been dying to get a pair of Nike Frees.  Finally got a version of them.  YES.  They rock.  Just need some fun/funky shoe laces to finish them off.  What better reason to work out than to sport a gorgeous  new pair of shoes??  Try it.  I highly recommend.

--Peace. Health. RoxyB!!

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Warrior Dash!! Don't be scurrd...

Okay people.  Sign up for the Warrior Dash.  ASAP.  If you're in the DFW, come run with ME!!

I would by no means consider myself a runner.  I love physical activity, but running ranks WAY low on my personal preference list :)  If you're like me....SIGN UP FOR WARRIOR DASH!  It's running w/ a twist!  What's not to love about a 3.24 mile course with 11 crazy obstacles (mud, tired, hills, water, etc) scattered throughout that you can conquer in the company your friends!?

I've never done it, but have wanted to get into Adventure Racing for years.  Maybe this will be my big start?  I'll let you know how it goes...

Seriously though.  Sign up.  I can't think of a cooler/more social way to burn some calories!!

--Peace.Health.RoxyB

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