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Train with Your Kids
I have been so happy to see so many of my new mommy friends talk about how they are running their first 5K this year or getting back into their sneakers. Ladies, let me first say, “Congratulations!” I am so proud of you and...
Health & Fitness
10 Ways to Cool Down and De-Stress
Let’s face it. Our lives are getting more hectic all of the time. We have jobs, families, major life events and that next 5K to train for. There’s a lot on our Why Not! to-do list. But in order to get it all done and still...
Belly Blasters
As February is National Heart Month, we wanted to share some belly busting exercises from our friend Sara Haley, a Reebok Master Trainer and Why Not Girl!. Getting rid of belly fat is a key way to stave off heart disease and get us ready...
National Wear Red Day 2012
Did you know that today is National Wear Red Day? Spearheaded by the American Heart Association, National Wear Red Day promotes the awareness and need for research and treatment of heart disease, the largest killer of women. In fact, cardiovascular...
Tabata-bout it!
So we are 20 days into 2012 and I’m sure most of us are already struggling to keep that New Year’s Resolution of exercising going. Well, I was introduced to the tabata method of exercise a couple of months ago and absolutely love...
Sparkle and Shine
For those of you in Chicago tonight who are looking to get a bit dolled up and support a great cause, Girls on the Run is hosting their annual Sparkle and Shine Gala at the Drake Hotel. Girls on the Run is a fantastic organization that encourages...
Who says “no” to chocolate?
Photo Courtesy: MarathonFoto This past Saturday 40,000 runners including yours truly and my friends Lauren and Christa ran the Hot Chocolate 15K here in Chicago. This annual race takes runners, mostly female, through the streets of Chicago;...
A Valiant Effort
While endurance athlete Diana Nyad’s attempt to swim 103 miles between Florida and Cuba without the assistance of a shark cage ended before reaching her goal, her determination and years of training are inspiration to anyone who has wanted...
Get Your Sneakers On
Photo Courtesy: MarathonFoto Many of us have noticed this trend hitting the streets over the past couple of years – marathon training. Lately it seems like both girls and guys in their 20s, 30s, 40s and even 50s are investing in a new pair...
GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!
Photo Courtesy: USA Soccer Even though Team USA didn’t win this weekend’s women’s World Cup final against Japan, these girls are definitely an inspiration to aspiring athletes, especially those who like to kick a soccer ball. CNN...