by Cathy Leman | Apr 15, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
It is with a heavy heart that I write today’s post. I’m listening to coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing and have only two questions. How can such an evil act touch such an innocent, joyful event? When will it end? Just yesterday, I wrote about... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 14, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
When you’ve spent time planning for and/or working toward a big event, two weeks out from the actual date feels a bit surreal. A wedding, a vacation, a milestone birthday celebration (I’ve done all three), the ACTUAL event really doesn’t matter. You’ve envisioned what... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 12, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
This week has been quite the week at the NutriFit studio for nutrition questions and discussion about who is qualified to know their (nutrition) stuff or not. I know this post is starting off a bit differently from my other Countdown posts, but at the end of the day,... by Cathy Leman | Apr 11, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
Another treadmill running day – almost afraid to comment on just how good I’m feeling AND running. I do shorter runs during the week, but regardless, I ran my last mile at 9.20 mph – woot! Well let me just stop while I’m ahead. . .no more... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 10, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
2-day (Days 19 and 18) summary! Yesterday (Day 19) was a treadmill running day. Have you ever had one of those days where you’re glad to be working out, happy you can fit it into you day, thrilled when you check if off your “to do” list, but while... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 8, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
I thought this sign was too funny! Especially number 9 – NEVER EXERCISE ALONE. Last Monday I did a treadmill run at the Holiday Inn Express in East Peoria, IL. The hotel staff was extremely friendly, the room was quiet, clean and spacious, the bed was fabulous....