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Cleveland half marathon anticipation - expo

Thoughts on Tomorrow’s Cleveland Half Marathon Race

May 19, 2018
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I'm excited, eager, nervous and a little anxious to run in the Rite Aid Cleveland half marathon tomorrow. I've been training and cross training for this race ever since I signed up back in October, shortly after the Akron half marathon race. Eight months ago Jill and I ran the half marathon in Akron on a very hot day. It felt amazing to achieve such a huge undertaking. It was during the training for that race we become inspired to start Becoming Elli. As I write this, 24 hours before the start of the race, I'm full of Cleveland half marathon anticipation! Today Jill and I will head up to the race Expo with some friends. note: this photo is from the expo photo booth.  [caption id="attachment_1311" align="alignright" width="189"] Chris and...

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Ultimate Fitness Challenge

Ultimate Fitness Challenge Recap

May 16, 2018
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My gym holds an Ultimate Fitness Challenge twice a year. I’ve done it a few times over the years. The first time the challenge was held, the age groups were a bit different, so I was in with all women 40 and older. I came in dead last. The age brackets changed after that and now I compete in the 50 and Over challenge. After the first challenge, I trained like crazy and came in first though the age range had changed by then. Still, it felt great to win.  I also compare my time with what others do in their age bracket. Even though the weights or reps are slightly different, I think time is a good measure. Diane from our podcast is in such...

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Fun Things to Do in the Evening

May 10, 2018
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It’s the end of the day. Your work is over. You’ve done your workout. You maybe even have all of your steps. Time to relax. What do you do? First, turn off the TV and then consider some of these ideas. Here's a list of fun things to do. Many of these can be done alone or with a friend or family member. Fun Things to Do Go to a movie. Read a book. Color in an adult coloring book. Read poetry. Write poetry. Read a magazine or a blog. Meditate. Make a cup of tea and enjoy a piece of dark chocolate. Savor it. Knit or crochet. I like to make dish cloths. Fast, easy, and make good presents. Go for a stroll in your neighborhood or a park. Write a short story. Ride your bike. Go on...

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Getting Healthy - Melanie Hinde

Interview with Melanie Hinde – Getting Healthy

May 8, 2018
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Getting Healthy: Interview with Melanie Hinde - Episode #9 of Becoming Elli Podcast Melanie Hinde quit smoking and lost weight following a major health issue. In Episode #9 of Becoming Elli, Melanie joins Jill and Chris to discuss her journey to health and fitness. Podcast: Download | Play in New Window Subscribe: Apple (iTunes) Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify | RSS Getting Healthy While dealing with health issues, Melanie is working to be fit and strong.  Her inspirational story provides listeners with motivating discussion. Listen as we discuss: Her thoughts on eating a Mediterranean diet for weight loss How she stays motivated throughout her health issues What she does to work out with her pacemaker implanted to treat her heart condition What she shares with other...

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Raccoon Run Race 5K Recap

May 5, 2018
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5K, Fit and Strong, Races

Last Sunday I ran the Raccoon Run and had a blast. It was an chilly - but sunny - morning at just over 33 degrees. It's always hard to know how to dress when the weather is cold but the sun is out. I figured lots of layers would be good. I ended up with four layers on top: compression shirt that wicks on the inner layer loose fitting sports cover up the tech shirt Raccoon Run 2018 from the event my hoodie sweatshirt (and I wore the hoodie up at the early miles to stop the wind!) Standing around before the race, I joked with my friend that at mile 2.25 we run past my car, so I might just swing by and grab that other sweatshirt...

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What Should I Wear? A Guide to Workout Clothes

May 3, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Work Outs

A young friend and I were talking recently and she said “I spent 20 minutes today trying to figure out what to wear to yoga. You should write about workout clothes in Becoming Elli.” I said, “great idea!” Thinking about this made me remember the horrible gym uniforms we used to wear at school. They were one piece outfits with bloomers and they snapped down the front. Why did we wear those things? Anyone else remember them? Anyway, those days are long gone and now we wear whatever we want to work out in. Workout Clothes So here's my quick list of what to wear for a few sports. Yoga I remember my very first yoga class. I had no idea what to expect. I went to the local drug...

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5 reasons to run a 5K

5 Reasons to Run a 5K

April 28, 2018
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5K, Fit and Strong, Motivation, Races

What's the magic of a 5K? Why is it such a popular race? If you have never done a 5K, you may be wondering about doing one. What to expect: A 5K is 3.1 miles. It is a long enough distance that you should prepare. Don't just decide to run it without training for it -- unless you regularly run a similar distance and have pretty good cardio. I made that mistake with my first 5K. The very first 5K I ever did, I hadn't trained a bit, I was very overweight and I was shocked how hard it was. The course had hills and it was in the middle of April. It was a race that isn't held any more - called the Bogsucker Strut. (I think...

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walking inspiration with Juel Fitzgerald

Walking Inspiration – Juel Fitzgerald

April 24, 2018
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We interview Juel Fitzgerald in Episode #8 of the Becoming Elli podcast. This is one of the most inspiring podcasts that we've done so far. Podcast: Download | Play in New Window Subscribe: Apple (iTunes) Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In 2008, Juel Fitzgerald lost over 50 pounds and now maintains her weight loss through healthy eating habits and walking. Not just walking around the block, she is one SERIOUS walker. In fact last year, she walked 1500 miles. She has walked 6 full marathons, many half marathons and many many many 5K’s! Juel shares with us her experience with walking the Bataan Memorial Death March, held at the desert of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. It is known as one...

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Cross Training is Better than No Training, Right?

April 21, 2018
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Fit and Strong, Fitness, Half Marathon, Races

One month is the Cleveland Marathon and I am signed up to do the half marathon race of 13.1 miles on May 20. I signed up for this spring race quite a while ago, after I completed the Akron half. I liked the idea of having this goal and it seemed like a good idea. Here was my thought process: It would "force me" to stay in good running shape through the fall, winter and early spring months. If I sign up early, I would save money - the price goes up significantly as the race gets closer! Worst case, I could simply walk instead of run. Or I could always switch to the 10K (6.2 miles) if things didn't go well with my training. When you look at the...

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Becoming Elli is for women over the age of 50 who are focused on healthy living and getting fit. We discuss fitness, nutrition, and ways to age gracefully. Our mission is the same as our podcast: to become (and stay) Fit Strong Women Over 50.

Chris Brown & Jill McCauslin

BecomingElli @ gmail.com

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