Worth Reading

* Genetically Modified Foods: 7 Things Every Shopper Needs to Know

* If you haven’t had a tick on you yet….it’s a matter of time, especially for those of you who run trail…(If this doesn’t make you itch, I don’t know what will): The Rise of the Tick & 9 tips for Avoiding & Treating Tick Bites

* Former Pittsburgh Steeler, Hines Ward, is not done being a bad#@$. He’s training for an October Ironman triathlon! Find out how his training is going.

* Runner’s World: Do Ice Baths Reduce Muscle Soreness?

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T-shirt of the Week

This has absolutely nothing to do with running, but…man, don’t you miss Hills?

Available here for $20 (but it would totally be like $6 if you could still buy it at Hills…and you could spend $1 on an Icee and popcorn on the way out).

Worth checking out

* 14 Things Every New Runner Should Know

* Water stop rules

* Why you can’t lose weight (pretty solid stuff here)

* Pondering a switch to minimalist running? Some things to consider.

Just for fun

T-shirt of the Week

Available here for $25

Worth checking out

* Tips for a successful first marathon (some good tips here)

* Did you wear too many layers? Here’s how to carry your jacket without looking like a superhero.

* Check out this new concept for a key/cash running wristband that even a guy would wear. I actually want one of these.

* The Runner. A profile of 101-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh by ESPN Magazine.

* Jim Lang from Big White Trailer race timing, reminds us that the Bemus Point triple crown series starts this weekend.

Yep, pretty much.

Video of the Week

Stupid, but entertaining:

T-Shirt of the Week

Available here for $30.

Worth Reading

* Who in your life has an eating disorder and what can you do about it? It’s more common than you think, especially among runners and, it’s not just women.

* Eggs got a bad wrap years ago, but they are seriously one of the best things you can eat (yep…eat the WHOLE thing, even the yolk, that’s where all the nutrients are!). Shape magazine gives you 20 quick & easy ways to cook them.

* 6 tips for running with your dog (I just bought a gentle lead to try with Sam. I will report back!)

* 5 things to do on a treadmill, besides run on it.

* What’s the optimal running cadence? Find out here.

Video of the Week

T-shirt of the Week

What every woman wants to wear to the weight room:

Available here for $26.96

Worth Reading

* One Tough Mother shares running wisdom from Bart Yasso’s recent Twitter chat (Don’t ask me…I don’t know what a Twitter chat is either).

* There is such a thing as waterproof winter running shoes. Who knew? Oh, right, this blogger who reviewed them. (Why don’t I get  cool stuff to review?)

* 8 Cardio Myths that are making you fat (If I had a dollar for every person who thinks marathon training will help them lose that last five pounds….)

* Slow cook some Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps

* Get off the scale!

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T-shirt of the Week

This is the only way I’ll ever have six-pack abs:

Get it here, but I have no idea how much it costs because it’s all Russian. I wouldn’t buy it.

Worth Reading

* Entitled to Sabatoge.  This is something I think a lot of runners struggle with (including me!) because, surely, a morning run entitles us to coffee with flavored creamer and a 10-mile run entitles us to ice cream for dessert, right?

* Brian MacKenzie’s controversial approach to marathon training. Run less to do better?

* Shunning grains & processed foods? Would you believe you can eat primal/paleo at Panera Bread? Turns out they have a “hidden menu” for those of us avoiding flour and sugar. Why it’s “hidden” I don’t know…maybe because bread is in their name and is their, um, bread-and-butter (pun intended) they don’t want to admit that more and more doctors and health professionals are coming out and saying that bread, in any form (yep, even that whole wheat stuff) is not good for you. It causes your insulin to spike and encourages obesity.

* Do some heavy lifting to sculpt a longer, leaner body. 10 tips here.

* Huh…maybe THIS is where Beyonce learned all those high-heeled dance moves.

Video of the Week

T-shirt of the week

Available here in various shirt styles and drinks.

Worth Reading

* 6 ways to get the abs you’ve always wanted

* Photo History of Women’s Running

* Here’s your chance to run with running legends, Bart Yasso, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers

* Speaking of legends, check out Amby Burfoot’s taken on Lance Armstrong and leveling the playing field.

Video of the Week

This video about two guys who’ve been swimming together for 17 years is hilarious. Enjoy! (Stick with it, it’s worth it):

Two Laps from Passion Pictures on Vimeo.

http://vimeo.com/36896558

T-Shirt of the Week

Available here in various styles.

And…now I have to post this song because it’s in my head now:

* 3 ways to build an injury-proof body (solid advice here)

* 5 one-pot meals for runners

* Rejoice! Salt may lose it’s rank as public enemy No. 1. As runners, we lose a lot of salt in our sweat.  I’ve never limited my salt intake and always heed my body’s craving for more despite the drumbeat by those who claim to know what’s best for us.

* A running love story worth picking up: “Do Life”

Video of the Week

Get your tissues:

More about Conner & Cayden here.

 T-Shirt of the Week

Available here in various styles/fabrics.

Worth Reading

* The secret to a faster 5K

* 12 Apps for Health Nuts

* And…speaking of apps, 2013 brings us a new & improved RunKeeper.

Video of the Week

Tshirt of the week

After this holiday season, I can sure appreciate the sentiments on this shirt!

Available here for $18.95

Worth reading

* Sandied. A runner struggling with advanced breast cancer reels from the 2012 NYC Marathon’s cancellation

* Runner’s World’s top 10 Stories of 2012

Tips/Advice

* What to do with your Big Ass Key while you run (why didn’t I think of that?)

* 3 Ways to Enjoy the Treadmill

* Need a pick me up? 8 Energizing Drinks for Runners

T-shirt of the Week

I know this is true for me & my crew…..

Available here for $26.99.