Dexter/Ann Arbor Run 2013

Dexter/Ann Arbor Run 2013

Hey McKinley!! Check out Team McKinley for the 40th Annual Dexter/Ann Arbor Run!!  From left to right in the photo Nina Szegda, Martina LaRock, Adam McMichael, Me and Becky Garbutt!  This was Nina and Martina’s first 5K!!  They were so inspired by the DXA2, they already have their next 5k insight.  They will be participating in the Kensington Challenge in September.  Click the link below for more info: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Milford/KensingtonChallenge Adam ran the 1/2 marathon making this his 3rd year running…

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Tis the Season for Sunscreen :)

Tis the Season for Sunscreen :)

Hey McKinley! Some of us are coming into a season of BBQ’s, camping, outdoor spots and well…just being outside as much as we can.  Others, like our McKinley family in the south, have been enjoying the sun for most of the year.  I think it’s important to be aware of what to look for when choosing a sunscreen for yourself and your family.  We need to look beyond the number of SPF in the sunscreen and start basing our decision…

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Pre and Post Workout Snacks – Energize and Rebuild!

Pre and Post Workout Snacks – Energize and Rebuild!

Hey McKinley! What you eat before a run really matters and since there are quite a few of us who have races coming up, I thought it would be a good idea to offer some examples. If you have a pre-run snack that you love, please feel free to share what it is so I can add it to the list :). Things to keep in mind: You don’t want to run on a full stomach because you will likely…

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How often do you breathe through your nose?

How often do you breathe through your nose?

Hey Mckinley! I want to address something we do naturally everyday that usually requires very little thought, yet it’s something we could do more effectively…Breathing.  I said “usually requires very little thought” because as soon as we start to over exert ourselves through exercise it quickly becomes the main thing we are thinking about and we’re usually thinking “what’s the quickest way to consume as much oxygen as I possibly can?”  An obvious answer may be to breathe in through…

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Sugars: Understand the Difference

Sugars: Understand the Difference

Hey McKinley! Below is a link to a video where Dr. Mercola interviews another Doctor about sugar and more specifically fructose.  If you don’t know anything about Dr. Mercola he is a controversial alternative medicine guru.  I am very much in favor of taking a natural approach to healing our bodies and keeping them healthy which is why I agree with many of Dr. Mercola’s  approaches.  I also believe there is a time and place for medicine, but if there…

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How Much Sugar Is In…?

How Much Sugar Is In…?

Hey McKinley!! Below is a list of foods and the sugar grams per serving. Most of the foods you eat will have the sugar grams listed on the label or if you are using some sort of a calorie counting ap you should have no problem figuring out what the sugar grams are. Remember, the challenge starts on Monday so get your team together today!!  Have a fabulous weekend 🙂 Fruit: ~ 1 Medium sized banana = 14g ~ 1…

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