by Beverly Smith | May 20, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training
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...
by Beverly Smith | May 6, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness
I am not a fan of diets! Most of the time they are not sustainable and you end up feeling like a failure. You know what I’ve talking about don’t you! You make drastic changes to your diet and create list of “forbidden foods” to never eat. Then...
by Beverly Smith | Apr 29, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Race Updates, Running & Training
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...
by Beverly Smith | Mar 23, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Running & Training, Uncategorized
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...
by Beverly Smith | Jan 19, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Time Saving Tips, Uncategorized
In the final two months of 2014, I found myself reflecting on the year and contemplating how I wanted to feel in 2015. What had worked in 2014 and what hadn’t worked? 2014 year was a year of learning, re-building confidence and accomplishing many new things!...
by Beverly Smith | Jan 13, 2015 | Nutrition & Wellness, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year when we all get focused on our training and racing goals for 2015! My coach, Amy and I have been tweaking my race calendar for a few weeks now and I know she will help keep me lined out with what is smart and realistic. She’ll keep...