13 Tips for Running Farther; Mental Tricks for Races

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 13 Tips for Running Farther; Mental Tricks for Races The weather in my area has been beautiful lately and running outside more is inspiring me to run longer. If you find yourself feeling the urge the run farther and harder, check out some of these tips for pushing yourself.   Christine Luff Running & Jogging Expert 13 Tips for Running Farther If you're just getting started with running or back after an extended break, try some of these strategies to make your runs longer -- and more enjoyable.   READ NOW Share 3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Running Confidence Here are some ways to deal with feelings of self-doubt, boost your confidence, and run to your potential.   READ NOW Share 7 Mind Games and Strategies for Long Runs and Races The mental challenge of long runs and races can be just as tough (if not more difficult) as the physical demands of the distance. Here are some mental games and strategies that can improve your confidence, help you stay focused, and even boost your performance.   READ NOW Share How to Strength Train to Run Faster and Stronger You don't have to lift heavy weights at the gym to make a difference in your performance and injury resistance. Here's a series of exercises (no equipment required!) that you can do 2-3 times a week at home or in the park.   READ NOW Share What Not to Do at the Starting Line Avoid these common starting line mistakes so you can get your race off to a good start.   READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • The Best Foods For Weight Loss That You're Not Eating • 20 Mantras That Will Motivate You To Weight Train • How to Get Started with Plyometrics • 4 Daily Things It's Hard to Do with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS • Statins and memory loss • 12 Easy Kitchen Hacks That Will Help You Lose Weight • Bouncing Back After Diet Slip-Ups • Yep, You Can Eat Bacon and Lose Weight Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved

Let's Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Let's Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Fiona Haynes Low Fat Cooking Expert Bean Burritos You don't have to wait until Cinco de Mayo to enjoy these hearty but healthy bean burritos. In fact, we enjoy these most weeks. Next week, though, I'll pencil them in for May 5th.   READ NOW Share Low Fat Fish Tacos Enjoy chunks of marinated white fish enveloped in warm corn tortillas for a lower fat version of fish tacos.   READ NOW Share Chicken Enchiladas Again, chicken enchiladas feature in our list of favorite weeknight dinners, but they are perfect for a yummy and healthy Cinco de Mayo dinner too. Leftover shredded rotisserie chicken is ideal for this.   READ NOW Share Shrimp Tacos If you need something super-fast on Cinco de Mayo, then consider these quick and easy shrimp tacos with a Greek yogurt-based coleslaw.   READ NOW Share Chicken Posole If soup is on the menu for Cinco de Mayo, then consider this delicious low fat Chicken Posole.   READ NOW Share Lean Beef Tacos These tasty tacos are made with extra-lean ground beef. Add some kidney beans or black beans for extra protein and fiber.   READ NOW Share Low Fat Southwestern Burgers Spice up your burgers for Cinco de Mayo and enjoy these extra-flavorful patties.Top with some reduced-fat sour cream and  salsa.   READ NOW Share Mango-Black Bean Salsa This is a fresh, colorful salsa that goes well with chicken, pork or fish dishes. It's also a perfect fat-free dip for baked tortilla chips.   READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Instagram Tips from Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer • Can Garlic Cure A Cold? • 6 Popular Indian Breads, from Poori to Paratha • 12 Great Ways to Enjoy Cauliflower • What You Wanted to Know about Cherries • Tenderize Giant Okra With These Cooking Methods • An Easy Way To Grill Chicken With Thai Spices • Kiss Slimy Okra Goodbye with 6 Tasty Okra Recipes Advertisement About Food   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Fat Cooking newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved