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Coach Lora’s Pozole Soup

There is something about this time of year that just makes me want to cook. As you may know I love cooking soups in my crock pot and recently made my own version of #Pozole. It turned out great! #Mexicanporkandhominystew #kissthecook #runner #festivefun #autumn #crockpot

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Rest is Important for Proper Recovery

I notice a big difference with my ability to recover from workouts when I get the proper amount of rest. If it were solely up to me I would get to bed even earlier but I am a light sleeper and I live with a bunch of night owls (can anyone relate?) So what’s a girl to do? 

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Ted Talks: 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation – Celeste Headlee

Recently I ran across this Ted Talk entitled 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation and I think it’s spot on. As a coach, mother, friend etc I am always looking for ways to better communicate with others.  In a brief 10 minutes, Celeste Headlee (a person that makes her living by talking to people as a professional interviewer) shares great insight on how to have better conversations. I just love her perspective and she promises if you master even one of these 10 things you will enjoy better conversations. I love that.

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Give Daily Meditation A Try

I am a big believer in mediation and have done it for years. It’s best when it’s done daily and I can’t think of a more important time to take about 10-30 minutes each day to meditate. It’s so important to be present. Recently I did a “sights and sounds” run and wanted to challenge you to do it too. This can help you #BePresent
Recently I ran across these meditation clips below on MyFitnessPal (a great app to log your food) and wanted to share them with you…

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25 minute Runner Recovery Workout Video by Popsugar

I really like this video for runners that show us some good exercises and stretching in addition to our runs. It’s low impact and can be done at home.
“Calling all runners: we’ve designed a workout to keep you strong and injury-free. We combine active recovery exercises to help repair your muscles with low-impact moves like lunges and planks to help you break a sweat and get stronger. You’ll finish this workout feeling refreshed and ready to lace up your HOKA ONE ONE shoes for your next run. POPSUGAR Fitness offers fresh fitness tutorials, workouts, and exercises that will help you on your road to healthy living, weight loss, and stress relief. Check out Class FitSugar, our do-it-along-with-us real-time..” Check it out!

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Chamois Buttr Giveaway on Instagram and Facebook

I just love the Chamois Buttr products. They are so great for riding and so needed. Good quality product at a great price, but why not get some for free?  Check out this giveaway on Facebook and on Instagram!  Good stuff! It’s easy to get your name in, click the link and tag your friends. That’s it! Wishing you good luck.

Coach Lora Erickson

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