Monthly Archives: June 2012

Who Wants FREE Shoes???

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Well it’s not all about free shoes, but more importantly it’s about spreading the brilliance of running. The Mezamashii Run Project is an effort by Mizuno to help create a more euphoric running experience — a more “brilliant” run — for more runners everywhere. Mezamashii is a japanese word meaning “eye-opening” or “brilliant” and that’s how every run should be. Mizuno is taking a different approach by spreading the word about this project through word of mouth and social media, that’s where you come in, to create commotion between those who have received invites and those who want invites. I want an invite!

First, go to http://www.mizunorunningnews.com/ and read up on what exactly the Mezamashii Run Project is all about.

Second, click on the Mezamashii Run Project on the side.

Third, click on apply for an invite, then fill out the form. You will be entered for a chance to be part of the project.

I love the Mizuno’s I have now. They are brilliant! :) Quick Story, yesterday I had a 5K race on the beach and I ran in my Mizunos and it was the fastest I had ever ran a 5K. It was crazy. I can’t even describe the feeling I had after beating my own personal record. The shoes are great and when the shoes are great, I do great.

My Mizunos!

How to become KLUTCH! “Get Ready For Summer”

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For the month of May, I got to join the KLUTCHclub. It’s this cool new thing… for women, that is perfect for people trying to stay in shape and make healthy choices… so all of you! However, the future of KLUTCHclub will soon be KLUTCHmen and KLUTCHmom! So be looking for that.

1. So what exactly is KLUTCHclub?

Well it is simple. It’s a monthly subscription service that sends a curated and “themed” box of holistic health, fitness and wellness products right to your doorstep EVERY month! Each box costs around $17 but contains at least over $50 worth of products. The onto of May was themed “Get Ready for Summer”.

2. What the KLUTCHclub box contained for May!

It contained over $100 worth of products. Including O.N.E Coconut water, 2 Think Thin Bars, a KLUTCHclub water bottle, a Yoga Download Free Class, 2 Moving Comfort Apparel gift cards for $25 each!, and Hydroxatone Instant Effect — 90 second wrinkle-reducer (.33 oz). All for just $17!

The Month of May KLUTCHclub!

3.  Why do you need KLUTCHclub?

It’s a helpful boost and reminder each month for you, if you struggle with your goal of living a healthy life, then KLUTCHclub is perfect for you. With the KLUTCHclub you won’t get off track. Also, we all need some pampering, and the KLUTCHclub helps with that too. We are all busy, with work, kids, families, etc. so it’s good to just have this dropped off at the door, making you feel like it’s your birthday! I love getting packages! Also, you get so many products for such a great deal. Try it for a month, if you like how you feel and what you get, then become part of the KLUTCHclub. There are several options for purchasing, there’s no scam, you can buy a month and be done with it or continue for a year!

4. How to get KLUTCHclub?

For more info, check out www.klutchclub.com, select a membership level, then get ready to enjoy a box of goodies delivered right to your door every month. Also, a great feature that is included is being able to see next month’s offering online at anytime. You can also purchase one-, three-, or a twelve-month subscription.

Running Technique: Ground Contact Landing and Push Off

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I know, I know, I keep writing about the same thing… Running Technique, but it’s important! And don’t worry, I will move onto a different topic soon. But I have to say that how your foot lands on the ground and how you push off is significant. Because this is where painful shin splints can come from. I have fortunately never really experienced shin splints but I have some friends who can’t leave their beds because of how bad it hurts. I don’t want that to be you!

I can’t even imagine not being able to go out and run and have fun! So go out there and keep running. Practice makes perfect. I’m about to go on a run in the rain now! No excuses! :) Time for me to get off the computer!

Thank you for reading!

Running Technique: 5 Foot Position

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When I go out running, I tend to watch other runners. I look at their technique… their arms, their legs, their feet, etc. and compare it to my own. By watching others and technique videos, I feel like my overall running has improved greatly. Your feet control a lot while you run. If your foot strike is not how it should be, it could just make everything else fall out of place such as your knees, quads, and hips. And that’s the last thing anyone wants.

Running is a repetitive motion. You do the same movements over and over again, that is why you want to make sure everything is correct because repeating something wrong and putting it into muscle memory, is really difficult to change. And that could be damaging muscles or bones that will make running a living nightmare. Don’t be scared of injuries because they are preventable. Just be smart about it. Go out and try practicing proper foot technique, that duck running looks painful so make sure that’s not you! Good luck with your running :)

Thank you for reading!