Category: Outdoor activities
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Guide to Pool Running for Run Training-A Fun Alternative
Let’s be honest: when most runners hear the phrase “pool running,” they immediately picture floating around in a flowery swim cap next to a water aerobics class moving at half-speed. It doesn’t exactly scream high-performance race preparation. But as any coach who has logged decades of road races, track workouts, and multi-hour triathlon builds will tell…
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Warning Labels on Social Media and Phone Bans in School: The Trophy Husband Take.
In a world where social media reigns supreme, it’s hard to imagine a day without scrolling, liking, and sharing. But recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy suggested something that might just make your thumbs tremble: warning labels on social media platforms. Think of it as the digital equivalent of those grim warnings on cigarette packs,…
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Checklist for a Mentally Healthy School Year
The start of a new school year can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for children and parents alike. It’s essential to prioritize their mental well-being along with their academic success. These both go hand in hand. A healthy parent/student relationship is paramount in both parties mental health. As parents of six children, over the…
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Smile Your Way to a Personal Record
Recent studies have shed light on the fascinating connection between smiling and running, revealing the multifaceted ways in which a positive facial expression can translate into improved performances.
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The Battle Cry to a Healthy Childhood
If you ask my children, one phrase that they heard from me, it’s “ get outside“. It has been ingrained in our family for 30 years and will continue to be so. We fell that encouraging children to spend time outside offers numerous benefits. It is key to their physical, mental and emotional well being…
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