Toenails- A Runners Worst Foe!

After losing multiple toenails through the years- I found this article very amusing! It truely is something to ponder. Women who have back pain from large breasts have them reduced and no one has a problem with that, but it seems that having your toenails removed due to the painful blackening/infections/and ultimate loss of the nail is quite the taboo. Interesting... read this article to learn more about it!
Not sure that I am ready to make that jump- but having just lost my pinky toenail (which hurts everytime I move!) I can see why an ultra runner would consider it. (btw- my running shoes are an 11.5 and I normally wear a 10!!) Crazy!




http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/fashion/22FITNESS.html?_r=1&ref=health

RICE

Here's a great refresher for treating Sprains & Strains at home. The R.IC.E. method explained.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sprains_and_strains/page6_em.htm

Stair Running: A Climb to the Peak of Fitness | Active.com

Here you go Bootcampers! See- there is a method to my madness! I hope you enjoyed this morning's class!!!
Stair Running: A Climb to the Peak of Fitness Active.com

Marine Warriors train on TRX

Excuses

We all have them. How many did you use today? What's your "reason" for not exercising/eating right/giving 100% etc? After watching the wounded warriors video I hope that you can feel the excuses leaving you! I certainly did.

Some of the most inspiring people are the ones who have to work the hardest to do the things you and I take for granted. I know that when I feel the need to make an excuse (it's too hot- I'm tired- blah,blah,blah...) I am going to reflect on how grateful I am that I can go run/bike/eat/etc whenever I want to.

I hope that watching this video inspires you to be all that you can be and to push beyond what you think you are capable of doing!