Congratulations Teresa I met Teresa early last summer at a downtown Nike Run to benefit New York City Charities. We found ourselves running along side one another and in minutes she had me pumped. She has the kind of contagious energy that makes you forget about your "cant's" and ... Read Full Story

Much of striving towards a healthy life comes down to setting specific measurable goals. It is why training towards a half-marathon worked for me but trying to run more didn't. I always say I'm going to work out more. I would try to be a little more specific by saying ... Read Full Story

Here's a wonderful Q&A; I did recently with LivinLaVidaLowCarb's Jimmy Moore. He is an enthusiastic man with a wealth of encouragement for those of you wanting to live a healthy life. He has been through a great deal in his own life, so his advice is well grounded. 1. So Jimmy, ... Read Full Story

balance |ˈbaləns| (noun) 1. an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady Maybe its simply a matter of excuses. That we all make our list of priorities, and some things make the cut and somethings simply don't. We are only working with 24 hours and ... Read Full Story

THE GOOD CARB VS. BAD CARB TALK: High-carb foods sustain you during your workouts, so they are best eaten just before and just after your runs. When choosing which carbohydrates to eat, look for those that are fiber-rich and have a high water content ... Read Full Story

I have always believed that a person is conditioned by their environments. Never more did I believe that then on the day of my first half-marathon. It was a moment that I met my first physical goal. For a person who knew their aspirations, who knew who they wanted to be, it ... Read Full Story

MTF would like to introduce you to Samuel (Sam) Huber, the Eco-Runner. Sam has combined his passions, all of which include nature, with an admirable decision to also help the environment. What he does is simple, he takes a small bag or two with him on some if not all ... Read Full Story

Every muscle relies on your abs, hips, and lower back, a.k.a. your core. It's your base--and your center of attraction. Here's everything you need to sculpt a rock-solid midsection. 3 Things You Don't Know About Your Core: 1. You can strengthen your core without moving a muscle. Whereas most muscles ... Read Full Story

Here are three awesome destinations for hiking and water fall enthusiasts, or if you are a beginner and want a new adventure in your life then they will work for you too! Most of these places will create an itinerary for your given experience. Read Full Story

Today’s online training blog comes to you from the south of Spain, where I am 8 days away from running in my first New York City half-marathon and taking advantage of Marbella’s white sand beaches to keep up my training. Running on the beach today was a great challenge, as ... Read Full Story