Happy National Running Day!
Today is National Running Day!!! So I celebrated the only way I know how… By running! I pushed Brooke and baby Amber in the double jogger while Sierra rode her bike alongside me. My legs weren’t...
View ArticleLean Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs were a fantastic hit with the kiddos, and little did the kids know that these are far healthier for them than the pre-cooked frozen meatballs that can be bought at the store –...
View ArticleThe Fitness Cheerleader is Interactive!
Hey folks, in an effort to keep this site interactive and entertaining, I want to introduce you to the features you’ll find here at the Fitness Cheerleader: Weekly Motivational Newsletter Every Monday...
View ArticleCreating A Better Fit – How Can the Health and Fitness Industry Better Serve...
I’m not one to step up on a soap box very often, but Leah Segedie, founder of Mamavation, a health community for moms that I’m very actively involved in, has encouraged us to write a post about “the...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Some Motivation for Ya
Here’s a pile of motivational images and sayings I found around the web this week that I thought I’d share with you – they all are based on my favourite saying: “You can have fitness or excuses, which...
View ArticleHow Sleep Will Help You Get Slim
Hey folks! How’s your week going? Have you been exercising? Drinking your water? Saying “No” to treats? And most importantly have you been getting a good night’s sleep? Sleep? Why is the Fitness...
View ArticleThank You Daily Mile Secret Santa {2012Van Island Runners for Cancer Calendar...
Ahhhhhh….. Don’t you love the holidays? Cookies, cakes, chocolates, treats…. Everywhere! I gotta admit that I’m struggling to stay on track, to fit my workouts in and to say no to all of the wonderful...
View ArticleA Friendly Little Challenge for 2012
Because we want to stop looking like this when we run…. Running Rachel and I have teamed up to put together a fun little year long challenge for the online running community – the goal is to inspire us...
View ArticleCupcake Half-Marathon Race Report
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a challenge by one of my favourite blogger’s, Jason, of Cook Train Eat Race. The name of the challenge really caught my eye, The Cupcake Marathon. Cupcakes? Marathon?...
View ArticleMotivation Monday: Celebrating 2011 Achievements
Hey gang! How’s everyone doing? Are you almost ready for Christmas? I can’t believe it’s less than a week away – ack!! I must admit that I’m not the least bit ready – I’m a MAJOR procrastinator, and...
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