5 Best Running Tips You Need To Know Now

Have you ever wanted a mentor or coach to just lay it all out for you? You know, just tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear. Well, for you runners, I have training tips from a USATF coach and race director who will do just that.

Allow me to introduce Coach Lowell Ladd, a USA Track & Field certified coach and race director for the Gettysburg North-South Marathon and the Gettysburg Blue-Gray 1/2 Marathon in Gettysburg, PA.

Lowell is a full-time online coach through his company, 2L Coaching Services, and his philosophy centers on helping "people find/set goals and work towards those goals so that they have some purpose in this sport."  He "has worked with hundreds of athletes all over the world of varying ability levels as an online coach, including multiple All-Americans and one NCAA national champion."

Lowell's accolades don't end with his coaching either. He's an NCAA All-American himself, finished in the top 10 among Americans in the Boston Marathon in 2002 and 2003, and won the 2008 and 2010 Harrisburg Marathons (along with a few others). Clearly, Lowell walks his talk (or runs it?).

Now, with that introduction out of the way, let's get to Coach Lowell's tips. That's why you're really here.

Oh, and if you're in the Gettysburg, PA area, make sure to sign up for the Blue Gray half. I'm doing it again this year because it's such an awesome event and very well-organized.

6 Incredibly Useful Productivity Hacks to Start Today

Do you kick yourself at the end of the day for not getting certain things done? How would your life change if you were able to get more done in your day? Are you a constant procrastinator? If you're answering "Yes", please check out these incredibly useful productivity hacks to start making changes in your routine.

We've all been there. It's tough juggling work, family time, house work, and everything that pops up in between. But, unfortunately, that's life as they say.

If you want to be more successful in this whole adulting thing, you need to get a hold of your most precious commodity: your time. To become a master of your time, you must find ways to use your time more productively.

Fortunately, we've compiled a list of incredibly useful productivity hacks to start immediately. So, let's get to it!

6 Fitness Exercises You Need To Tighten Your Core

Want to lose fat around your midsection and lose that muffin top? You're in luck because I have exercises to tighten your core in 20 minutes per day right here.

Hey, if you want to change, you have to commit to it. Right?

Pick one of these exercise routines and just work your butt off. Instead of making excuses, make a plan!

We want to see your before and after selfies! Now, let's start sweating!

6 Career Hacks To Fast Track Your Success Now

Navigating your career can be tough. You don't want to rock the boat in asking for a promotion, but you also don't want to go unnoticed. That's why we put together a great list of career hacks to fast track your success now. Because we all want to find success at your jobs.

It's not about being overly self-promotional or allowing yourself to miss the boat. Rather, you focus on giving to others and adding value. That's what sets you apart.

Here are 6 career hacks to fast track your success and get you noticed at work.

7 Quotes That Will Change Your Money Mindset

We all love those pithy quotes that get us to feel something. Maybe it’s inspiration or motivation to change a poor habit.  Then again, it could be something that forces us to alter how we view the world.  Take, for instance, what I have for you today: quotes that will change your money mindset.

These quotes will make you laugh. They will inspire you and even motivate you.  But, more importantly, they will give you a foundation in how you can change your view about money.

To truly accomplish a goal, we must visualize it. As Stephen Covey often said, we must “begin with the end in mind.”  At the end of this post, I want you to consider your money mindset and how you can change it.

Here are the 7 quotes that will change your money mindset. Check them out and let me know your thoughts in comments.  And be sure to pin these posts to Pinterest and share them on Facebook!

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7 Best Workouts For Pregnant Women

What are the best workouts for pregnant women?

With my wife pregnant right now, she needs ways to keep herself active without overdoing it. Sure, it's much easier to avoid working out while pregnant. After all, your body is under intense pressure as it is -- and it's exhausting!

However, she feels it's important to try and stay as fit as possible. It makes her feel better about herself, it's good for the baby, and it helps her to be able to lose weight faster postpartum.

So, I wanted to share the workouts she found as examples of things all women can try. I asked her to do the research to see if these are viable options.

Try them all and see what works for you!

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Millennials: Why Are You Financing Concert Tickets? #FridayReads

Some articles caught my eye this morning and I had to share them with you:

• Millennials are financing everything from bed sheets to concert tickets
• These millennials spend their days on the beach and still make money. Here's how
• How Running Helped Me Face a Decades-Old Eating Disorder
• This CEO was once hired by Google at 19—here are the skills she says it takes to be successful

I would love to hear your thoughts below on the how millennials are financing everything, digital nomads, fitness, and the takeaways from the CEO hired by Google at 19.

Oh, and if you're having issues with your finances, here are some great resources I recommend:

• Try SoFi: to refinance your student loans or get a personal loan to pay off debt
• Personal Capital: to know your numbers, budget, and calculate your net worth
• Chime: to finally have a bank that prioritizes your savings

7 Must Have DIY Tools For Weekend Warriors

Do you watch shows on HGTV and think "I can do that!"? Do you idolize the work of designers like Joanna Gaines? Well, I have a great list for you below! It's the 7 Must Have DIY Tools for Weekend Warriors like yourself.

Now, before you go trying to knock down walls or hang some old flea market find on the wall in your study, make sure you have these DIY tools. You don't want to pull a Steve Urkel and go from "I can do that!" to "did I do that?".

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5 Ways to Make Training for Your First 5K Not Suck

Look, I think it's great that you're training for your first 5K. However, if you haven't run a mile since high school -- or never run period -- it's not as simple as jumping off the couch and hitting the road.

Well, it is in theory. But, there's much more involved to prepare you before you line up on race day.

Running isn't something you just go and do on a whim. It takes dedication. So, if you're not up for missing a football game or the latest episode of The Bachelor, then forget it. You might as well stay on the couch.

That said, if you're ready to put the damn video game controller down, let's get started. Below, I outlined basic, but necessary steps to get you from thinking about being a runner -- to actually getting that finisher's medal around your neck.

The hard work begins now. So, stop reading if you're too scared.

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