Minuteman Cross Country 5K
All year long I have said that I would skip the Minuteman Cross Country race this year. Its a tough course with lots of potential for twisting an ankle. Since my focus is road racing and my target races are a month away, I really didn't want to risk it. However, never...
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The Best Diet for Runners
Let's face it, there are a lot of diets out there to chose from: Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Atkins, Raw Foods, Weight Watchers and that barely scratches the surface. It can get confusing especially when you add the dynamic of a runner training for a half marathon...
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Hope Watermelon 5K Race Recap
August in Arkansas is not exactly what I would consider to be ideal running conditions. Matter of fact, my rule of thumb is, if it's 7 am then you have waited too late to go run! So when you plan to race in August, one thing you can almost always count on is heat and...
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White River 4 Mile Classic Race Recap
Saturday, August 4th I ran in the White River 4 Mile Classic in Batesville, AR. Unlike the last two races in which I ran, The Go! Mile and the Fleet Feet Firecracker Fast 5K, this is a race I planned to run. This was the 40th running of this race which is known for...
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Fleet Feet Firecracker Fast 5K 2018 Race Recap
Twice in a three week period I entered a race unprepared. Just like I mentioned in my Go! Mile race recap, this is totally uncharacteristic of me. I had made up my mind when I started running again a few weeks earlier, that I would NOT be running the Firecracker Fast...
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Running and the Importance of a Healthy Body, Soul & Mind
While running the other day I had a big aha moment. Good health can't be attributed to one sole aspect of our lives. To truly be healthy you must have balance in your body, your soul and your mind. This realization was like working a puzzle and all the sudden the...
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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.
