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6 Whole Food Alternatives to Gels for Running

By Healthy Helper 17 Comments

Discover 6 Whole Food Alternatives to Gels for Running. These natural alternatives provide fast carbs and steady energy for long runs and marathon training! Forget GUs, gels, and other ultra-processed sports fuels. If you want steady energy and better digestion during long runs or endurance workouts, whole foods can be a powerful alternative. Real foods […]

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Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Food, Readers Request, Running, Tips, Top Five

Top Five Running Essentials

By Healthy Helper 21 Comments

A round up of my top five running essentials. Everything I need before I head out the door to put in some miles. This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Breathe Right®. People say all you need to go for a run is your legs. While that may be true, I like to […]

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Filed Under: About Me, Fitness, Round Up, Running, Top Five

A Runner’s Body Doesn’t Exist

By Healthy Helper 15 Comments

A discussion on whether or not certain body types lend themselves to excelling at sport. Perhaps any body can be a runner’s (or lifter’s or swimmer’s or dancer’s) body with a little hard work and determination. “Do you run?” “You look like a runner.” “You must be pretty fast…I bet you run.” I used to […]

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Filed Under: Body Image, Fitness, Food for Thought, Running

The Power of ‘Hello’ Between Runners

By Healthy Helper 37 Comments

Your heart is pounding. The sweat is dripping down your back. You breathing quickens and the lactic acid begins to build in your legs. You can feel your body working and you begin to enter that flow state. This is an especially challenging run and the last thing you’re focused on are other people around […]

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Filed Under: Food for Thought, Running

My Running Inspiration: An Interview With Allie Kieffer

By Healthy Helper 7 Comments

An interview with professional women’s elite runner, Allie Kieffer, about her journey with running and my thoughts on why she inspires ME as a runner!  This post is sponsored by adidas.  We all have people we look up to. Whether it’s in our careers, in sports, or just in our everyday lives. As a runner, […]

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Filed Under: Body Image, Food for Thought, Just for Fun, Running, Self Love

4 Reasons You Should Sign Up For A Race

By Healthy Helper 4 Comments

Whether you’re a veteran runner or a newbie to the sport, participating in a race is an experience like none other. Fun, rewarding, and great for making new friends! Find out why YOU should sign up for a race TODAY. Running is my sport. Ever since I started in middle school cross-country over 10 years […]

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Filed Under: Just for Fun, Running, Tips

The ULTIMATE Holiday Gift Guide for Runners

By Healthy Helper 28 Comments

Your go-to buying guide for picking out the perfect holiday gift for the runner in your life! Male or female, old or young, new to running or a veteran pavement pounder…this list has something for everyone! All the coolest tech, gadgets, gear, and fuel needed for a healthy & happy running career. Big thanks to […]

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Filed Under: Fitness, Just for Fun, Round Up, Running

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I'm Kaila. A millennial with a passion for all things wellness. Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Coach. Whole-foodie. Runner. Wannabe chef. World traveler. Join me on my pursuit of life long health and happiness.

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