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Issue One 3, Mind & Body

The Busy Girl’s Guide To Running – Christina Neal

We all know that running is a great way to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. But when you’re busy with work, family responsibilities or simply living life, carving out time to fit in a run can seem impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Christina Neal shares some top tips to keep you on the move this winter. It's the ultimate irony. As I sit down to write an article about how to find time to run, I’m well aware of the fact that I haven’t yet found the time to run today. That said, I know I when I plan to run and how long it will take. While I appreciate we’re all busy, I honestly believe that planning is key. Plan a run into your schedule like you would a meeting or an important family commitment. Mark the date and time on your calendar and stick to it. Know the date, t...
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Run Well, Stay Strong, Avoid Pain – Christina Neal
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Mind & Body

Run Well, Stay Strong, Avoid Pain – Christina Neal

Enjoy the many health benefits of running – including a more positive mindset – while reducing your injury risk. Running has numerous health benefits. It’s great for improving heart health, keeping your weight down, and reducing your risk of diabetes and certain cancers. I personally love the idea of keeping my heart healthy through regular running and you don’t have to be super fit or fast to reap the benefits. Running strengthens your heart by decreasing your resting heart rate and improving the size and strength of the heart itself. Experts believe that, from the very first running session (regardless of your speed) you’ll have made a positive change to your heart muscle. However, to keep improving heart health and maintain the benefits, you’ll need to run regularly, ideally ...
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Mind & Body

Set Yourself a Winter Running Challenge – Christina Neal

Don’t let the cold winter months stop you from keeping fit and pounding the pavements. Having a running challenge this winter will give you something to celebrate when you accomplish your goals. Words: Christina Neal Last year, when we were about to go into a winter lockdown, I decided to (more…)
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Mind & Body

Improve Your Running and Strengthen Your Mindset

Do you want to improve your running and build a stronger mindset for those longer distances? Marathon runner Christina Neal has some advice. In issue one of Stellar Woman Magazine, I wrote about how to start running. If you followed my beginner’s plan, you’ll hopefully be feeling fitter already and reaping the mental and physical benefits of running. It’s surprising how quickly your fitness can improve when you stick to a structured plan regularly.If you’re feeling the benefits, you may be ready to take your running to the next level. You may have your sights set on your first 5K or 10K race, or even a half marathon. How can you improve as a runner and get even fitter? Follow my top tips… Change one thing at a time To avoid getting injured, focus on making one change at a time. If...
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Mind & Body, Restricted, Wellness

10 Reasons You Should Start Running, and How to Get Started! – Christina Neal

Have you always wanted to run but you think it might be challenging to start? There are numerous benefits to running and it’s easy to get started if you know what to do. Author and marathon runner Christina Neal has these top tips for beginners. There’s so many good reasons to run. If you want to get fitter, lose weight, feel stronger and live longer then consider taking up running. Regular running will reduce your risk of heart disease and extend your lifespan. A study conducted by the American Medical Association showed that running could extend your life by up to three and a half years. Some studies have even shown an increase in life expectancy of seven years. There’s no doubt that running improves heart health as it strengthens the heart. Running can also help to lower blood pre...
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