The desks at FBHQ (fitness blog headquarters, for you newbies) are crowded again with fitness & health books. But we're not gonna just toss 'em to you; you gotta earn one, baby. Don't worry; no limericks to write or number...
I am more goal-oriented when it comes to working out than in any other aspect of my life. That said, after finishing the Dallas White Rock (half) Marathon, I needed something else to train for. My friend Laura and I...
Remember the Dallas White Rock Marathon? Specifically, the half course that ended on the Katy Trail? Well, speaking for at least one of us (me), we wish we hadn't been so whipped by the wind to enjoy that downhill 3.1...
Admittedly, until I checked the Dallas Running Club's website, I was not familiar with the name Tal Morrison. Well, turns out he founded the DRC AND Dallas White Rock Marathon. He also is the name and talent behind the Tal...
Yes. We were hammered by the wind and engulfed by the heat. We walked a few steps when we couldn't quite catch our breath. Mile 5 felt like Mile 11. We had a hard time standing when we crossed the...
We asked Chris Phelan that very question: What do we do now that we've reached (Lord willling!) our goal? And wouldn't ya' know; Chris had answers! Before we give them, our utmost thanks to him for sharing his knowledge, expertise...
Yes, we have double- and triple-checked the calendar; the Dallas White Rock Marathon is indeed this Sunday. First, if you're curious about the progress of a marathoner or half-er, you can get updates via text messages. Click here to find...
That Debbie Fetterman. Always finding out something we wondered in the back of our minds but never quite tried to figure out. Case in point: Why, when we finish a 10K or 5K -- or yes, the Dallas White Rock...
I swear, the kids these days. Won't even let their mother run her leg of the Dallas White Rock Marathon. OK OK OK, that's because Mom is 81, almost 82. And come Sunday, she'll be walking her four-mile leg,...
OK, winding down bigtime for the Dallas White Rock Marathon. It is ONE WEEK FROM SUNDAY. At this juncture the weather looks pretty good. Click here to see what's expected weather-wise on marathon day. That said, let's get to...
Once the Turkey Trot's over, it's kind of a downhill trek -- a.k.a. tapering -- to the Dallas White Rock Marathon on December 14. And whether or not you're one of the elite runners pictured here (we no doubt...
Marcus Grunewald, executive director of the Dallas White Rock Marathon, describes the 26.2 mile race this way: "90 percent mental, 10 percent physical." Even if you're not a marathon runner, you have probably called upon your reserves when you think...
As the countdown to the Dallas White Rock Marathon continues, we continue to enlist the help of running and triathlon coach-about-town Chris Phelan. His record for the upcoming Turkey Trot is 41:44; his marathon best is 2:27:04. He's fast...
OK, 28 days from Sunday is the Dallas White Rock Marathon. How's that training going? As we continue the countdown to Dec. 14, we again are enlisting the expertise of Chris Phelan to keep us on our toes. Or...
Word from Dallas White Rock Marathon headquarters: Only 500 spots (less by the time you read this) are left for the half portion. It's filling up by a couple hundred every day. We're no mathematicians here at HLHQ (Healthy Living...
If you're thinking, ohhhhhh welllll....there's plenty of time to sign up for the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon...we hate to sound stern, but you're wrong. Word from those at Marathon Headquarters is this: The half will sell out this...
Yes, the Dallas White Rock Marathon is a mere 35 days from Sunday. That said, we thought we'd offer a week-by-week training countdown. We enlisted the expertise of Chris Phelan, whose credentials we need more then one breath to...
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