Have You Entered The Challenge?

During mid January is when most  people start to falter and fall off the New Year’s resolutions made due to lack of accountability & a support system that is proven and fun. As a Beachbody coach and someone who has kept the weight off for more than three years now I have experience in the weight loss arena & would love to help you achieve your fitness goals. You can check out my transformation video here. Right now Beachbody has issued a challenge to America to get fit and get paid. Yea, I know your probably thinking this is another quick gimmick but it’s totally legit & FUN! All my life I have looked to different potions and pills for a quick fix to health and nothing lasted permanently until I learned how to get fit the healthy and proper way. The Beachbody community is on a mission to crushing the obesity epidemic we have in our country. If you are tired of quick fixes and want a permanent solution then I invite you to Take The Challenge! P90X saved my life & most importantly has taught me how to stayfit4life. It can change your life too!

Coach Devlin

www.stayfit4life.org

Improve Your Running Performance: Hydrate

The Texas heat this year is no joke. Where I live in Austin, we have already had twenty-five days of the triple digit blues. And if you are like me and are an avid runner then you already know by now that heat affects performance. One thing that I’ve noticed in my recent runs is that I have not been drinking enough fluids. This probably explains my average pace slipping a bit and not to mention the excessive cramps that I have been getting. Running in the heat is not to be played with. Texas heat will zap the life right out of you if you’re not careful. And by that I mean, deadly!  That’s why it’s so important to remember to Hydrate! Hydration is important for a couple of reasons. First of all it can save your life and prevent you from having a heat stroke. Another reason is that it can improve peak performance while training for an upcoming race event. But for many runners staying hydrated properly is difficult and challenging at times. Why? Maybe it’s because we are always on the go. If you are having trouble this summer staying Hydrated I highly encourage you to check out this article on Sipping points provided by Runner’s World.com. Remember there is no celebration in dehydration!

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Running: Where To Begin?

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I run for many reasons. First, running is a great cardiovascular sport. Second, it helps clear my mind, release stress, and when I’m finished, I’m usually more focused, relaxed, and ready to conquer the day at hand. Recently a friend asked, “What did you do to start running?”

When I started running, I could barely run 15 minutes before I was out of breath. I normally ran two to three times a week. I did this for about a month. Each time I ran, I set a goal of increasing my minutes on the treadmill anywhere from two to five minutes more than the last run.  As time went on, I begin to read websites such as Marathon Rookie and Runner’s World to learn more about the sport and improve my ability. As I begin to increase my speed and really commit to running, I decided to get my gait tested at a specialty running store. This is probably something you should do when you first start because the right person can really determine whether you need a neutral shoe for cushion versus a stability shoe for support. Buying and running in the wrong pair of shoes can cause serious injury to your feet, especially if you’re training for a half-marathon or marathon. In addition to wearing the right gear, I also found a running buddy. Running with others is fun, and it also challenges you, as well. (Accountability, anyone?)

How about you? Why do you run? If you’re not running, it’s never too late to start. We all start somewhere.