Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad

Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad

Recently I was chatting with someone in a health and wellness Facebook forum who was struggling to add salads into her diet. She stated quite simply that she just doesn't like them. Honestly I really don't care for them either. I've always thought they were boring,...

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Not sure when to schedule a rest day…or two?

Not sure when to schedule a rest day…or two?

We runners are often known for our "run at all costs" mentality. You know what I'm talking about right? "No pain, no gain" or "Just push through the pain" are things we tell ourselves when we struggle through one of those sub-par runs. Sometimes pushing through is the...

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Racing For a Cause: Beyond Boundaries Boot Scootin’ 5K

Racing For a Cause: Beyond Boundaries Boot Scootin’ 5K

A 5K race is a great way for a non-profit organization to raise money and awareness. Many of the races in which I run have a fund raising effort associated with them.  In April, I ran the Boot Scootin' 5K  benefitting Beyond Boundaries in Ward, Arkansas. I enjoyed...

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Being Totally Transparent: I’m Not Perfect!

Being Totally Transparent: I’m Not Perfect!

Full disclosure: this post is full of poop! If poop disgusts you, then you have been warned. However, I hope that you will stay and finish reading because I think you will find a valuable lesson here today. For the entire month of April (actually it started the last...

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Yikes! It Almost Happened: A Close Call

Yikes! It Almost Happened: A Close Call

The last couple of weeks I have not exactly been walking my talk. While I live by the 80/20 rule (eat well 80% of the time), I would say I was probably following the 40/60 rule! Lots of snacking, lots of sugar and very little veggies. Oh and then there is this thing...

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About Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith is a successful entrepreneur who along with her husband has been consulting and helping business with their hiring needs for over 20 years. Her failed attempt to return to competitive running as a masters runner inspired her to enroll in the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach and an RRCA Certified Running Coach, she now teaches runners how to nourish their bodies and souls so that they have more energy, reduce their risk of injuries and can regain their competitive edge.