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Training Tip Tuesday - Picking Your First Marathon
Once you decide to run a marathon, it can be a tough decision to decide which one to run. Here a re a few tips to keep in mind when tackling your first 26.2 distance… Location, Location, Location If travel stresses you out, pick one near you. You can sleep in your own [...]
Tuesday Training Tip - Daily Yoga Poses
In addition to stretching, before and after running, yoga should be a staple in every runner’s training log. Not only does yoga help with stress, it is another form of stretching. And many poses are great hip-openers, which is important too.Studio Not Required Yoga is something you can do at home and you don’t need any equipment to do it. [...]
Five Things Friday - Favorite Race Signs
We’ve all been there... In the middle of a race - no matter the distance - and you see a spectator on the side of the course holding a sign that makes you laugh or gives you inspiration and suddenly you realize you will be okay. You will get through the race.Here are five of our favorite [...]
Chicken Fajita Recipe
Visit us each Thursday for our healthy, fun recipe of the week. Send us your favorite yummiest and healthy recipe. If we publish it, you’ll win a $25 Gift Certificate to our online store. Send recipe to Brittney@milestonessportsjewelry.com . Celebrate National Fajita Day with this delicious recipe for Chicken Fajitas. Ingredients 1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast 1/4 cup olive oil + 1 [...]
Runner Safety
Keep these tips in mind! Whether you run in the morning or afternoon, in the dark, or daylight, you need to do your best to stay safe. After hearing of recent runner attacks, it’s important to remember these tips for runner safety. Be alert If you run in the dark, it’s best to not run with headphones. Since [...]
Pasta Rosa Verde
Visit us each Thursday for our healthy, fun recipe of the week. Send us your favorite yummiest and healthy recipe. If we publish it, you’ll win a $25 Gift Certificate to our online store. Send recipe to Brittney@milestonessportsjewelry.com. Pasta Rosa VerdeIngredients 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 to 6 medium tomatoes, seeded [...]
Tuesday Training Tip - Focus On Your Core
Core Strength Focusing on your core during non-running workouts can help with your speed when you are running. Planks and crunches are both great for building your core and making your stronger. In addition, having a strong core can help reduce the risk of injuries while running.Core Exercises Planks – start with 30 seconds and work your way up. Start on your elbows and [...]
Easy and Healthy Blueberry Peach Cobbler Dessert
Visit us each Thursday for our healthy, fun recipe of the week. Send us your favorite yummiest and healthy recipe. If we publish it, you’ll win a $25 Gift Certificate to our online store. Send recipe to Brittney@milestonessportsjewelry.com. August is National Peach Month and we think this healthy twist on blueberry peach cobbler is perfect to share. Who doesn’t love warm [...]
Tuesday Training Tip - Stretch It Out!
Today's training tip is STRETCHING. We all know that stretching after running is very important. It helps to stretch out those muscles you used while running, it makes you more flexible, and it extends your range of motion. But did you know that stretching BEFORE running can be just as important? In a recent Shape Magazine article, According to Michele [...]
What's On Your Playlist?
Last week, Melody completed her first triathlon, Top Gun down in Ft DeSoto. Congratulations Melody! She swam, biked, and ran her way to the finish line with a smile on her face. During Melody’s training for the triathlon, her and I ran together several times and one of the many things we talked about was music playlists.To listen or not? I [...]