Compression running socks. I know you've seen people wearing them- at the gym, the race starting line, and even on the basketball court. Have you been wondering about this trend too? So when I was contacted by Triangle Vein Clinic in Cary, I was [...]
Straight hair, permed hair, short hair and long hair; the life cycle of my hair have been varied while my hair styles have been limited. For some reason, I can't "do" hair. Growing up, I watched my sisters braid and French braid each other's hair [...]
The Carolina Panthers are in the Super Bowl this year, and to get ready for the big game I've created a Panthers inspired workout challenge. This workout will prepare you for all the jumping, high-fiving and dancing in the end zone living [...]
Happy New Year! I feel like I am late to the party of resolutions and goals for 2016. The holidays nearly wiped me out with the kids out of school, Christmas festivities and traveling. Then this morning I was reminded by my Kiqplan app that [...]
You don't have to spend a lot to give a lot. The holidays can be overwhelming with gifts, presents and wish lists, but the secret to giving presents that people will love is knowing your receiver. Many people assume that if you like a gift than of [...]
It's week 4 of my 10k Run journey, and I'd be lost now if it weren't for Kiqplan's 10k Run Ready App. There are many components that go into training for a 10k, especially if you have never run one before. There's nutrition, strength training, [...]
I've always coined myself as a 5k girl, but something changed on the trail the other day. It must have been a mix of endorphins and the excitement of pushing myself to the next level. I have been more consistent with my running each week, and have [...]
I was walking on the treadmill this morning talking with my friend, Becca. It had been awhile since we had seen each other due to track-out and illness. We were warming up with a leisurely walk while we caught up with each other. She was telling me [...]
Did you know that's there's a sweet spot in exercising. I'm not talking about running to Krispy Kreme for a doughnut, but it can be used to determine how many doughnuts you can eat. Your heart rate and calories burned are related to each other. [...]
If you would have told me ten years ago that I would run a 5k, I would tell you that I'm not a runner, but if you told me that I would run at least one 5k every year I would know you were crazy. I never had a passion for running before I had [...]
