Motivation

Motivation for Me…Motivation for You

by tinareale on May 17, 2012

The days keep passing and the race keeps sneaking up on  me. Thank you all so much for the support in the past few days. I continue to feel more and more excited for Sunday! A  little extra motivation never hurts, though. Here is some I have found in the past few days. Motivation for  [...]

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Going Zoom Zoom ZOOMA–Race Weekend Recap

by tinareale on April 23, 2012

Morning to my fabulous friends out there! I hope you all had as phenomenal a weekend as I did. What’d ya do? Be sure to fill me in after I catch you up with mine. So, this weekend was filled with running events all around the ZOOMA Atlanta run. Let’s start with Friday night, shall [...]

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I Made It Happen

by tinareale on April 20, 2012

I had a Fun Fact Friday post all ready to go for this morning, but instead I just have to share something else! That would be the result of an impromptu 16 mile run decision. Sixteen miles on a Thursday afternoon? Definitely not my ideal, but I got it in and done. You see, we [...]

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Mid-Week Motivation

by tinareale on April 11, 2012

I’ve been slammed with a super busy week this week, so didn’t have time to write a full post. However, I came across this little motivational poster and had to share since it’s been my mantra to myself and others lately. Source: looseskinnyjeans.tumblr.com via Gina on Pinterest   Is that the truth, or what? Day. [...]

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A New Beginning

by tinareale on April 9, 2012

This weekend was fantastic. It had everything a weekend should have. Time laughing with friends. Perfect weather. A great run. Pure enjoyment on your children’s faces. A day surrounded with family. Delicious food. And celebration over the single thing I am most grateful for in my life. New beginnings. Because I’m at a point again [...]

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100+ Motivational Workout Songs

by tinareale on March 21, 2012

Search for different workout and running playlists and you will undoubtedly find lots of great suggestions- including many of my other favorites, I’m sure. However, when recently updating my music for the Georgia Half Marathon, I noticed something. I am really really really really drawn to Contemporary Christian hits for my workout music….and not just [...]

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The Healthy Living Equation

by tinareale on March 13, 2012

How to achieve a healthy, fit, strong body? It really boils down to two things. Any guesses? You’re going to hate me when I say it. Diet. And exercise. And….now you’re probably all reacting like this. Well, I’m not here to try to make it like this is brand new information. Instead, I want to [...]

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Quick Important Update: Due to many late entry requests, I have re-opened registration to Best Body Bootcamp for TODAY ONLY. Registration will close with no second chances tonight at 8 PM EST. Get on it if you were wishing you had registered! Spread the word if you already are registered and want more to join [...]

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Creating a Workout Plan

by tinareale on February 29, 2012

Today calls for a little celebration! Best Body Bootcamp officially has over 100 participants! If you are paid and registered, you should have received an email yesterday welcoming you to the bootcamp. I will send the email out to new registrants at the end of each day until registration closes on Sunday. Let me know [...]

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Pssst…don’t miss the updated info/news I posted for the Best Body Bootcamp! Starts in ONE WEEK!!! Over the weekend, I took I glance at my training calendar. My races are sneaking up on me! My first race of the year – the Publix Atlanta Half Marathon – is not even 3 weeks away now. My [...]

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