Coffee Talk

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Happy New Year! I can't believe that the holidays are over and we're already into the first weekend of 2019. That also means it's time for our monthly catch up over coffee! What will you be having? I've got some Starbucks Holiday blend in my cup, with a spoonful of GLG Collagen Hydrolysate (in fact, I just restocked) and some half and half.

Tell me what's new in your world?

Runfessions: Holiday Overload

The presents are unwrapped and the holiday hangover is real. What a month! Thank goodness for Runfessions. Marcia has opened up the runfessional and I'm ready to runfess. Let's get right to it!

Book Review: Racing Heart: A Runner's Journey of Love Loss and Perseverance

Disclaimer: I received a copy of Racing Heart: A Runner's Journey of Love Loss and Perseverance in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are mine. This post contains affiliate links.

"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us."

~ Joseph Campbell

Blogger Field Trip: DexaScan Body Composition Analysis

Disclaimer: I received a DexaScan body scan in exchange for this blog post. All opinions are mine.

Sometimes blogging brings the most interesting opportunities my way. When I was first contacted by DexaScan to see if I wanted to undergo a Dexa Scan for body fat analysis, I was a little skeptical. I've had a Dexa scan in the past to determine bone density. I was not aware that the scan could yield body composition data as well. Once I did my homework and learned how accurate the procedure actually was, I scheduled my test with DexaFit in Highland Park, Illinois.

sample scan (not mine)

Book Review: Chi Running: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running

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I'm probably the only runner who hadn't read ChiRunning by Danny Dreyer. When Amazon had a Kindle Daily Deal for the updated edition of the classic book, I jumped on it. I was curious to learn more about this method purported to reduce running injuries and improve running form.

Based on the principles of T'ai Chi, ChiRunning builds on the premise of having a strong core and fluid movements. The goal is to take the work off the legs and feet, thus preventing injuries and increasing efficiency.

It all sounds so good!