Are you an early morning runner? Are you a night runner? Do you run to or from work to maximize your time? There are a few “RULES” not “tips” that you need to follow when running in the dark. Read more….
The best way to tell if a new diet trend is here to stay is if there is any scientific research to back it up. Read More…
Read MoreOverall wellness has become one of the most important themes in the 21st century.
Mental wellness, physical wellness, financial wellness, and social wellness are openly discussed and reviewed. But one area that is discussed less in the main stream is sexual wellness, or is it? Sexual wellness is slowly becoming a part of our everyday conversations. Whether it is a product, a movie, or a book people are starting to talk about sexuality because of the onset of wellness in general. Read More…
Read MoreNow I know what you are thinking, but yes OKC has so much to do that despite this being my second time exploring the city there are still so many sites that I haven't checked off of my list. Read More…
The alarm clock sounded at 4:30 am, signaling that it was time to get up and prepare my mind for a training run. It was a good training run, but the heat and humidity made it a challenge. To overcome this challenge, let’s review some helpful tips for training and racing in hot temperatures and humidity. Read more….
Read MoreHuman beings are not meant to be perfect and I could no longer hold myself to an impossible standard that I did not expect of others. Read More…
Read MoreOver the past months, I have been training for upcoming races and for various reasons I haven’t been able to run them. The Murphy Half Marathon was such an awesome race, and I wanted you to have a recap, so I asked my fellow running AMPT running ambassador and friend Rachel Meador to recap the race. Read more…..
Read MoreAll month our friends at Dave's Killer Bread are encouraging you to "Activate Your Awesome". Read More…
Read MorePeyton is far from college ready at the ripe age of four, however, you guys know that I am also a mom to about 300 high school seniors. And while government is what they pay me to teach, I feel most of our time is spent discussing life choices and what adulting looks like. Read More…
Read MoreAs a plant-based runner, ``How do I get my protein if I don't eat chicken and just an occasional egg?” is the question often asked. Read More…
Read MoreA small spark of stress can ignite a firestorm of anxiety, but it doesn’t have to. You can manage your brain’s alarm system the natural way. Read More…
Read MoreIs there ever a day where you don’t feel some level of discomfort? Probably not, or maybe there are some rare days you may experience comfort only. Read More…
Read MoreThe weather is getting warmer which means it's time to up your water intake to adequately hydrate. In my opinion, staying hydrated is easier said than done. Read more…
Read MoreSociety has cultivated us to believe that the eating of meat is essential to optimal health; however, much research equates the development of many common diseases (stroke, heart disease, gout, etc.,) to the prevalence of too much animal protein. Read More..
Read MoreIs alkaline water the next new sports drink? Read More…
Read MoreAccording to a CDC national survey in 2017, about 8 percent of all teens experienced physical dating violence in the last twelve months, which includes hitting, pinching, shoving, kicking, or forcing them to engage in a sex act when he or she does not or cannot consent. Read More…
Read MoreAs a person who is obsessed with all things healthy from fitness to nutrition and trying to live a more holistic lifestyle, I often beat myself up about the things that affect my body. Food is the most significant area of concern. Read More…
Read More“Are you designing your plate to reach a nutritional goal; Or Have you designed your plate to be apart of the social media society?” Read more…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again for expert and novice runners to start training. The next question is, what race are you training for? Haven’t decided? Read more….
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