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getting started as a runner

7 Tips for Getting Started as a Runner

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How to Treat Common Foot Injuries in Runners

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Running Tips: How to Prevent Lower Back Pain

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Common Foot Problems for Runners

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It is no secret that runners are hard on their feet. Unfortunately, sometimes runners are even harder on their feet than they need to be because they do not have the right gear or technique. Some foot problems can be prevented while others just occur naturally due to frequent running. Regardless, awareness of these potential… Read More

Jacqui Somen Brooklyn Half Marathon

How Running Changed My Mind, And My Life

By Jacqui Somen 24 Comments

*Lindsay’s Note: The following is a guest post from our newest Fit & Awesome Contributor, Jacqui Somen. Jacqui and I met through our work together at Christie & Co and she is awesome! I love this story by her so much and hope she will continue to update us all on her half marathon training… Read More

LA Marathon Heather Krug

Never Give Up. Never Surrender. An Interview with Ultrarunner Heather Krug.

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Heather Krug is a good friend of mine who recently finished her first 50 mile ultramarathon this past January. Yes, that’s 50 miles. And this past weekend she ran the Leona Divide 50K which was her first venture into the world of ultrarunning one year ago. This sport is not easy, and the amount of dedication,… Read More

Aqua Running vs Land Running

Making a Splash: Is Aqua Running Better Than Land Running?

By Ali Lawrence 1 Comment

Where are you going, land lubber? Tired of jogging on boring, old land? Well, there’s a new trend on the rise – and it could be fun and helpful for those of you who like to swim. Aqua running is gaining popularity, and for good reasons. It’s a low-impact workout where you burn more calories…. Read More

Keira Henninger

Behind The Scenes w/ Ultrarunner Keira Henninger + Giveaway

By Lindsay 6 Comments

*Lindsay’s Note: The below is an interview with Ultrarunner and Race Director, Keira Henninger. Keira wins 100 mile races and places in top finishes on some of the toughest ultra marathons in the country. She is the coach of the Dirt Divas, a women’s trail running group here in Southern California and is an overall… Read More

North Face 50k Race Recap

North Face 50K Race Review w/ Mark Shainman

By Lindsay 1 Comment

Mark Shainman is a friend of mine who’s been competing in triathlons for a couple years now. It’s funny because when I first met him he was into jujitsu, abhorred spandex, and preferred to be on the race sidelines cheering on his girlfriend, Caritta. And now he’s an Ironman who trains like a beast every weekend…. Read More

Manhattan Beach 10k Race Recap | Fit & Awesome

Race Review: Manhattan Beach 10K

By Lindsay 2 Comments

Race Review: Manhattan Beach 10K My husband and I have done the Manhattan Beach 10K together almost every year since we met in 2008. The only one we missed was last year, 2012, because we were in Fiji on our honeymoon. If there’s any reason to skip, that is a valid one in our book!… Read More

Pray for Boston Marathon 2013

Boston Marathon 2013: Reflections On A Horrible Tragedy

By Lindsay 2 Comments

Boston Marathon 2013: Reflections On A Horrible Tragedy I was at lunch yesterday when my husband texted me and told me the news there was an explosion at Boston Marathon. Three dead and dozens injured. Might have been terrorist attack. Immediately my heart sank. I had friends who were running the race. I had just… Read More

Garmin Forerunner Running Watch with GPS & Heart Rate Monitor

Garmin Forerunner 410 Watch: Cyber Monday Awesome Deal

By Lindsay 12 Comments

Garmin Forerunner 410 Watch on sale for Cyber Monday Update 12/17: It looks like the Garmin Forerunner 410 watch is back on sale for 50% off at Amazon so I am bumping this post to the top of the list since there’s been a lot of interest amongst readers in this watch. Get in on… Read More

Race Review: Santa Monica Christmas Run

By Lindsay 5 Comments

Race Review: Santa Monica Christmas Run Alright, it’s been a couple days now but here is my race review and recap from the Christmas run this past weekend. The race has been going on for the last 35 years and my husband and I have been running this race with friends since 2008. We didn’t… Read More

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Hi, I'm Lindsay. I am a surfer, snowboarder, and triathlete with a passion for music, tech, and life in general. Digital Marketing Consultant. Gluten-free. Partly Paleo. Always Awesome. Read More

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