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Staying On Track When Life Gets In The Way

Staying On Track When Life Gets In The Way

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By: James English As a husband, father of 4, part-time lacrosse coach, full-time sales executive, and an amateur triathlete who is training for another Ironman this year. I often find myself saying the phrase “the best-laid plans of mice and men…”. I travel quite frequently for business, last year I ran everywhere from Central Park in NYC, around Dallas Airport in Texas, the Strip in Las Vegas, the coastline of San Francisco and the beach along the North Sea in…

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BEYOND RUNNING… Small changes to your daily routine that can make a BIG difference on race day!!

BEYOND RUNNING… Small changes to your daily routine that can make a BIG difference on race day!!

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By Headsweats Ultrarunner and Ambassador –Susan Schenberg Many runners focus their energy on simply running more often, in order to become a better runner. Sadly, this commonly results in injury and burnout. Here are some simple daily changes that will pay off big time on race day.     What Are You Thinking? During a race, you will experience many highs and lows. Having the ability to control your mindset can positively affect your outcome. Here are a few of my…

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Why You Should Start Yoga: Become the best athlete you can be by adding a yoga regimen to your routine!

Why You Should Start Yoga: Become the best athlete you can be by adding a yoga regimen to your routine!

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Why You Should Start Yoga Become the best athlete you can be by adding a yoga regimen to your routine!  — By: Keri Mandell  Have you had a chance to view my LIVE yoga sessions on the Headsweats Facebook page? If not, check out my videos on the Headsweats Youtube channel! You won’t regret it and they’re FREE. Yoga for runners:  Session 1  Session 2 Session 3 More to come!    For me, yoga and running have always gone hand in…

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Training Tips to Stay Motivated in the Winter

Training Tips to Stay Motivated in the Winter

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Winter running can be tough especially when it comes to braving cold temperatures. Those less than ideal conditions on the roads/trails can make it very difficult to find the motivation to get out the door. I struggle with this too but I’ve learned some helpful tricks to continue enjoying the great outdoors year-round. Dress the part Set yourself up for success with the proper apparel and equipment by planning ahead. If you run in the dark make sure you have…

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Ambassador Story: A Decade in Review

Ambassador Story: A Decade in Review

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Ambassador Story: A Decade in Review By: Keri Mandell Ten years ago, I was twenty-eight, married, living in Boston, and working in Brookline Public School. Such as in life, there were good times and bad. Over the last decade, my life has changed pretty dramatically. After having cancerous cells removed from my cervix and learning I could never have kids, I became deeply depressed. Soon after, my dad and stepmom had learned that they too had terminal cancer. All this…

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Keeping a New Year’s Resolution – Maria Logan

Keeping a New Year’s Resolution – Maria Logan

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It’s that time of year again and like most people, you probably made a New Year’s Resolution. How’s that going so far? Are you doing it? Did you create a plan to get you started? Maybe the most important question you should ask yourself is, Do you want it? Many people make wrong decisions and set the wrong goals because they base them off what they think others want to see from them or expect of them. You may not…

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11 Important Life Lessons Marathon Running Can Teach You
11 Important Life Lessons Marathon Running Can Teach You

11 Important Life Lessons Marathon Running Can Teach You

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“At mile 20, I thought I was dead. At mile 22, I wished I was dead. At mile 24, I knew I was dead. At mile 26.2, I realized I had become too tough to kill.” – Anonymous Running a marathon requires putting on your thinking cap as much as, if not more than, your running cap. Mindset counts for a lot in a 26.2-mile jaunt that is a solitary exercise. That’s where quotes like the above kick in. View…

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5-Panel Trucker hat - Teal Sugar Skull
Why We Love Our Sugar Skull Collection

Why We Love Our Sugar Skull Collection

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Whether you’re deeply in tune with the cultural significance of the image on the above hat, or you merely just think it looks cool, we can probably agree that, well, it looks cool. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of cool options–both literally and figuratively–within our sugar skull collection. Between six hats, four visors and two ultra bands–not to mention two different sugar skull logos you can slap on the custom hat of your choice–we’ve got you covered with pretty much anything…

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Pom Beanie
Product Spotlight: The Pom Beanie

Product Spotlight: The Pom Beanie

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We’re not here to shame but let’s just be real. Some hats are better than others. Whether it fulfills a need or satisfies a want, getting your hands on an item you really enjoy and can put to use again and again is awesome. And while socks, underwear, gag gifts and the ever-popular last minute gift card have their place, they don’t normally deliver high on the awesome quotient. If you’re the lackluster gifter or somewhat disappointed giftee, may we…

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Aspen Winter X Games What to Watch for in 2019
Aspen Winter X Games: What to Watch for in 2019

Aspen Winter X Games: What to Watch for in 2019

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When: January 24-27, 2019 Where: Aspen, Colorado’s Buttermilk Mountains Events: Skiing (5), Snowboarding (7), Snowmobile (4) and Real Video Series (3) Future X Games: Summer X Games–August 1-4 in Minneapolis, Minn. (features Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competitions) X Games Aspen 2019 unveiled its first batch of invited athletes and the competition schedule just last week, meaning before we know it, the extreme sports world will once again have its eyes transfixed on Colorado’s Buttermilk Mountains. The 23rd Winter X…

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