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I arrived back in Charlotte at 5 p.m. yesterday and hit the ground running. I Ubered home from the airport (obsessed with Uber…) and was changed and on my yoga mat by 6 p.m. I got in 45 minutes of stretch before heading out for a girl’s night.

My 4:55 a.m. alarm was a rather rude awakening after 5 days of sleeping until 8 or 9 a.m. I trained two clients before heading Uptown for a radio appearance.

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I was invited to be a guest on our local NPR affiliate for the Charlotte Talks show. Charlotte Talks is hosted by Mike Collins and discusses a different topic relevant to our region every day. Think politics, arts, social issues, human interest, environment and everything in between.

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I am an avid NPR listener and it’s how I get most of my news. I always have it on in the car and tune into this show regularly so it was really cool to be invited to participate in it and to meet Mike.

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I joined these two guys to talk about all things running. This is Dr. Doug Bradberry, Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and Nathan Leehman, owner of The Ultra Running Company.

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I was there as a representative of Run Charlotte Run as well as to be the resident yoga and fitness guru. I made sure to hammer in the importance of strength training and mobility! 😉

You can listen to the whole show on the WFAE website

And while we’re talking running…I have written several stories for Run Charlotte Run lately that I want to share with you guys!

On the Run Fueling: GUs, Chews and Gummy Bears 

On the run fueling can give you the energy burst you need to get you to the finish. We break down four rules for fueling and review your options…including everything from gels to chews to gummy bears.

9 Tips from the OrthoCarolina PAs and PTs for Injury Free Running

It’s National Physician Assistant Week and National Physical Therapy Month. We’re celebrating our awesome OrthoCarolina PAs and PTs by sharing 9 of their top injury prevention tips!

Runners Talk: I Survived My First Yoga Class and Here’s What I Thought

Runners share their experience with their first yoga class in a video interview.

Must Have Gear for Transitioning to Fall Running

Lightweight half-zips, comfortable capris and other gear suggestions to help you transition into fall running and cooler days.

Chocolate Milk for Post-Run Refueling? And 5 Alternate Foods for Muscle Recovery

Chocolate milk has gained a reputation as the best food for post-run recovery. Registered Dietician Carly Siceloff shares the secret of the 4:1 carb to protein ration and 5 other foods that provide it!

Kick Your Feet Up for Faster Recovery 

Do you have sore, tired or heavy legs after your runs? Learn how the simple yoga pose “legs up the wall” can improve circulation and reduce swelling and fatigue in the legs while also improving digestion, mood and sleep!

Happy Running!

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