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Why Oh Why Runkeeper?

I ran with my Runkeeper last weekend around my neighborhood for a little over 3 miles.  I used both my Runkeeper and Nike+ allowing the music to play through Runkeeper.  I hooked up my Wahoo strap to detect my heart rate and paired it with Runkeeper.  Runkeeper confirmed it was connected and bingo I was set! I stepped outside my house in the ...

Featured Fitale Jane Mukami

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). JM:  I’m Jane Mukami.  Was born and raised in Kenya currently living in the Atlanta, GA.  I’m an IT Consultant for a pharmaceutical company here in Atlanta but my real passion lies in health and fitness.  I enjoy working out, napping, and ...

Friday #Motivation

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Tuesday #Motivation

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Featured Fitale Susie Romans

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies. SR:  My name is Susie Romans and I am a mother, wife and founder of StayAtHomeSusie.com. I believe in positive lifestyle habits and the passion it takes to pursue your ideal lifestyle, put family first and pursue good health. FFFC:  What sparked your ...

Honest Opinion

I need everyone's honest opinion...SERIOUSLY!  Which running app for your phone do you absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE?  Oh and WHY do you love it? Please leave your vote and comments below!  Thanks much in advance!   #1:  Runkeeper     #2:  Mapmyrun                 #3:  Nike+

Featured Fitale Tiffany Collins

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). TC:  Hello My Name is Tiffany I am a wife of 6 years to my middle school, yes I said it middle school sweet heart! I am mom of 2 beautiful kids who keep me on my toes 24/7. They are my whole life and I am truly blessed to be called mom by them! I am a ...

FFFC #Challenge #26: Stay on Track

This week's challenge is to stay on track with your workouts and not go overboard with your possible diet splurges.  Let's be realistic....with all of the good food our families will be preparing this week why fool yourself?  If you have been committeed to your workout all of this time then a splurge here and there won't get you totally off ...

Bootcamp Season #2 Session 12

Thursday - SUCCESS DAY! Yes folks!  I finally completed the minute drill within the MINUTE LIMIT!!!  What is a minute drill you ask?  It is a sprint drill where you run between 2 baselines 15 times all within a minute.  They tell you, if you haven't hit at least the 7th drill by 30 seconds you are going to struggle to make all 15 within the ...

FFFC #Challenge #25: Positivity

Think positive thoughts and share a caring word to make someone else feel better on a daily basis. I am keeping this week's challenge very simple.  Or maybe it isn't that simple for many.  Either way, you will never be able to achieve or exceed your goals if you do not first BELIEVE YOU CAN DO IT!  Stop all of the negative thinking limiting ...

Featured Fitale Shannon Dew

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). SD:  Hi! I'm Shannon, author of the semi-popular, but not at all, blog, Life After I "Dew" where I talk about being a working mom turned stay-at-home mom, celebrity gossip, fashion, staying fit, finding my faith and wine, lots of wine. I enjoy long ...

Bootcamp Season #2 Sessions 8&9

Wednesday What I gained in those 2 days off this week I expended in energy at boot camp on Wednesday and Thursday!  Those two days were no joke.  But I was determined. I went to bed late but was determined to get at least 6 hours of sleep.  Did not happen.   I got up anyway.  My regular partner in crime stayed in bed and skipped this ...

Woman vs. Machine #Workout

Now this is the kind of routine I like.  I did this with Heather (if you didn't know already she is my personal trainer).  Anywho, this workout kept me moving around from machine to machine in a circuit fashion, the weight varied and the constant movement kept it interesting.  Can you tell I felt good on Friday? You will need the following ...

Featured Fitale Sharon King Brown

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). SKB:  My name is Sharon King Brown; I have been married for 19 yrs. and am the mother of 4. I work in the Fugitive Division of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. I love to read crime dramas and plan on writing a book someday. And of course it will ...

Bootcamp Season #2 Session 7

Hi everybody!!!  I hope everyone had a productive and ACTIVE weekend!  I know I did.  I actually did the online workout prescribed by the SOF boot camp and did pretty good.  It included 10, 10M sprints which I did on the treadmill at 9 mph.  Clearly I need to amp that up to 10 mph because my sprints this morning were still short.  But I am ...