It’s getting warmer outside and many of us are stir crazy because it seems like we’ve been in the house all winter.  Running a 5K race is a fun way to get outside, exercise and spend time with friends.  And most are organized by non-profit agencies trying to raise funds for a worthwhile cause so you’ll help your community too.

This program will get you ready to run one in just 3 weeks.

Day    Training Schedule                       
1        Walk 2 miles or for 25 minutes                       
2        Walk 2 miles or for 25 minutes

3        For 2 miles or 25 minutes, jog at least 15 seconds during every minute

It seems almost everywhere you turn, someone or some study is telling you to drink more water.  But really how much is enough?  At one time the standard response was 8 glasses of water a day.  Well, what constitutes a “glass”?  This could be difficult to answer.  Look at fast food restaurants – most small glasses are 12 oz., medium are 16 oz., large are 20 oz., and if you “biggie size it”, well, it’s A LOT!

So which size are we supposed to drink 8 glasses of?  Is our daily goal 96 oz.?  128 oz.?  More?  Seems like a lot of water to me!  I opt for a more reasonable approach because I don’t believe that a 180 lb. person needs the same amount of water that a 120 lb. person needs.  Instead, you should....

Everyone knows the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” but I think bananas are pretty fantastic fruits too.

When compared with an apple, a banana has 5x the vitamin A and iron, 4x the protein, 3x the phosphorus, 2x the carbohydrates, and 2x the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium which helps muscles to contract properly during exercise and reduces cramping.

They contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose - which give an instant and sustained boost of energy.  Research has shown that....