May 18, 2012
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Spring Into Fitness: Challenge Yourself with DailyFeatsGUEST POST: We've teamed up with DailyFeats to help motivate people to stay active this spring! DailyFeats' Sara Hopson tells more about how we're working together to help people develop healthy habits that stick. Continue reading »via Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips - Greatist.com
May 18, 2012
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Confession time: I haven’t always been a runner. Back in 1998, during my second year of Athletic Therapy, I decided that I wanted to be more active. Dinners of nachos and chicken wings had taken a toll on my weight, and my health – only I didn’t realise the effect that my nutrition was having [...]
May 18, 2012
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Did you know that it was National Women’s Health Week? Me either. I wish I had found this out for last weeks post. That’s okay though. It’s not too late to find out what it’s all about. The government website gives this definition of National Women’s Health Week….. National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong [...]
May 17, 2012
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Yesterday was the final day of the Billabong Rio Pro - the third of 10 events on the ASP World Tour. The sometimes unpredictable beach break served up pumping barrels on the last day. In the end, John John Florence (16.37) came out on top, beating Joel Parkinson (11.44).
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Sadly, I was at physical therapy this morning. I missed watching the final rounds and instead had to rely on my Twitter stream to stay updated. I may have gotten some weird looks from folks as I anxiously clutched my phone and tried to will the thing to update. I may have let out an audible gasp once or twice.
Within the first 90 seconds or so of the final, John John caught about three waves and left Parko comboed with 28 minutes left, meaning that Joel needed two new high scoring waves in order to move into first place. While Joel surfed well throughout the event, he couldn't seem to find his rhythm in the final. With his second place finish, Joel is now leading the World Title race.
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John John Florence is only 19 years old and this is his first ASP Tour win. He joined the tour during the mid-season rotation last year and has been surfing incredibly well over the last six months or so in all kinds of conditions. Even Kelly Slater, who sat out the event due to an ankle injury and has known John John since he was little, was stoked about the win.
Here are video highlights from the final day and you can read a recap here. The next stop on the ASP World Tour is the Volcom Fiji Pro which will be held between June 3-15, 2012.
What do you think? Will John John make a run for the title this year?
May 17, 2012
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I hope you’ve been enjoying this series on getting starting in triathlons (or duathlon), because I’m enjoying sharing it with you! Triathlon season is in full swing in most locations, so you may be getting ready for your first race. If so, today’s topic of a race day checklist will help make sure you make [...]Better With Veggies
May 17, 2012
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How to Breathe for Every Type of ExerciseBreathing may seem like a no-brainer, but when it comes time for exercise, technique is everything. Find out the best way to breathe for every physical activity from running to basketball to strength training. Continue reading »via Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips - Greatist.com
May 17, 2012
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Last Friday, I was invited down to the Reebok headquarters in Canton with 15 other Fitfluential ambassadors. We were prepared to do an hour of CrossFit and Cardio Dance. I knew I was excited to try Cross Fit but I was shocked at how fun Cardio Dance really was. I was able to bring my [...]
May 16, 2012
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So yesterday I wrote about my awesome Mother’s Day weekend, but I left out one of the best parts about it… The Sporting Life 10k! You may remember that a few weeks ago I won free race entry in this race courtesy of a giveaway sponsored by Chobani Yogurt on Morgan’s blog “Life After Bagels”. [...]
May 16, 2012
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I don’t write many sponsored posts…in fact, this is actually the first one I’ve ever written. I’m pretty picky about what I share on my blog. This is my place to write and reflect and share my life with you. … Continue reading →
May 16, 2012
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Photo: Kristin Willman (www.happymotherrunner.com)
Last night, thanks for Fitfluential, I had attended a book release party in Soho for Bob Harper. You know, Bob Harper - trainer on the Biggest Loser? He released a book yesterday - The Skinny Rules - and had a little cocktail shindig at Santa Maria Novella, a body care and home fragrance store in Soho. It was by far the best smelling party I've ever attended. It was fun getting to see fellow NYC bloggers, some of whom I met last week.
After Trainer Bob arrived, he made his way around the room to say hi to folks. When he reached our rather large, camera-wielding group, I think he might have been a little scared. But then he found out that we were a group of healthy living and fitness bloggers and that several members of our group had achieved tremendous weight loss success, he proclaimed that he loved healthy living and fitness bloggers. While he could have quickly said hi and taken one picture, he ended up chatting with us, genuinely interested, and posing for several pictures.
Thanks LAFCO for a fun evening and thanks Trainer Bob!
