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Featured Fitale – Mesha

Read how and why Mesha started her weight loss transformation journey and how she stays focused and motivated. #weightloss #weightlossjourney   Please introduce yourself to our readers Hi everyone ! My name is Mesha , but you can call me Meesh for short ! I haven't always been the most in shape, but after having my daughter, my weight ...

Runners Ultimate Strength Training Workout

Check out this ultimate exercise workout routine for runners to improve strength, endurance, power and reduce the risk of injury. Disclaimer:  Before beginning any new workout routine consult your physician first.  Participate at your own risk. Running is an excellent form of cardio and way to burn excess fat.  To improve running performance ...

6 Fantastic Benefits Of Jogging For The Mind

The next time you don't feel like lacing up for a nice indoor or outdoor jog consider these 6 fantastic benefits of jogging for the mind. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of jogging, or any other physical exercise, there are several brain-related reasons why you should consider taking up jogging as soon as tomorrow. Some think of ...

The Key To Longevity: Jogging and The Mediterranean Diet

Longevity has its place and learn how jogging and the Mediterranean Diet can improve both.  Longevity implies a long duration of individual life or a person’s life expectancy. Staying alive and healthy is for everyone, regardless of age and gender. In an article published by Harvard Health Publishing, there are quite a number of simple ...

8 Tips For Outdoor Winter Running

Learn how you can continue running as it gets colder outside with these outdoor Winter running tips. Some people think of running as a fair-weather sport and hang up their running shoes in the winter. I love running in the fall and winter. Living in Chicago, it can be no small feat, but if you have the right gear and some cold weather paramet...

5 Running Myths Debunked Once And For All

If you are starting a running program, let's debunk some common myths so you can be successful. Learning how to run can be overwhelming.  And for every positive article about the benefits of running, you can find another article officially declaring how it is “bad for you” in one way or another.   But are they right? Over the ...

Femme Fitale Fit Club presents Fierce Women Series – Tsitsi Wezhira

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. TW:  My name is Tsitsi Wezhira, I am originally from Africa and currently reside in New York City. FFFC:  How and why did you get started running? TW:  Running has been part of my life since I was twenty years old; I have also been active from grade school through high school. ...

Femme Fitale Fit Club presents Fierce Women Series – Randi Wood

  FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. RW:  Hi Femme Fitales! I am known to most as Randi. Bmore born and raised. On the playground playing hide and go and seek, skating up and down the street with one skate ( because we would share), riding bikes, and jumping rope is how I spent most of my daysJ In a nutshell, I am a ...

Running Women Series – fRAN Johnson

Read how Fran Johnson gets her run on especially distance running in this In The Gym interview.  You will be inspired. FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. FJ:  Greetings, everyone! Thank you FFFC for asking me to be a part of the Fierce Women Series. I am honored. My name is Francene (fRAN ) Johnson from Joplin, ...

Femme Fitale Fit Club presents Fierce Women Series – Shakirah Hameed

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers.  SH:  Hello all! My name is Shakirah Hameed, and I’m a runner. I know that must sound like I should be in an anonymous group with some undisclosed addiction, but actually that would be a pretty accurate description. From 9-5, I’m a graphic designer for one of the largest CPG (Consumer ...

Featured Fitale Kimberly Shorter

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). KS:  Hello! My name is Kimberly Shorter. I am a program analyst for the federal government, and a freelance writer. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, baking and traveling. FFFC:  What sparked your weight-loss transformation journey? KS:  I have ...

It’s National Running Day

Hey everybody!  Today is a cool day - it's National Running Day.  Get out there with some family and friends and have yourself a run in celebration of this special day.  I made a cool badge from their Facebook Page. How do you like mine? Have fun today!!!! I met up with my running Fitales and we made it happen at 5 am and 5:30 am!  We did 5 ...

#Thanksgiving Damage

If you have time to sit back and reflect what type of damage did you do this Thanksgiving?  Did you throw caution into the wind?  Did you just say "2 peas in a bucket.....you know the rest"?  Welp I will admit that these are MY confessions.  I own up to what I do and it doesn't make me a bad person.  Makes me human.   I know what needs ...