Training for a half-marathon
Growing up, I always enjoyed movement. I rode my bike, I played organized sports, I danced, and I was extremely active with friends. ...
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Diana Smithson
Oct 10, 20194 min read
Get Out of your own way!
Since I have become a certified personal trainer, my purpose has been surrounded on teaching/educating and influencing others towards a...
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Diana Smithson
Sep 23, 20193 min read
Failures Can=Success
I was invited by my sister in law a few months ago to attend a Ladies Mountain Bike clinic at Sundance ski resort to take place last week....
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Diana Smithson
Sep 3, 20193 min read
Cognitive Decline/Aging
As we get older, there are some natural processes that happen within our bodies. I would like to explore/educate you on one...
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Diana Smithson
Aug 12, 20194 min read
Limited Beliefs vs. Physical Limitations
Have you ever been physically challenged by your own choice or put up to a challenge by someone else and immediately felt like "I can't...
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Diana Smithson
Jul 31, 20191 min read
Believing in yourself is easier said than done; believe in others belief of you!
Studying to become a personal trainer was an experience that I am grateful to have had, yet there was no shortage of frustration, self...
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Diana Smithson
Jun 26, 20193 min read
Benefits of Mind-Body Exercise
"There is neurobiological support for how and why mind-body therapies such as acupunture, meditation and mind-body exercise interact with...
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Diana Smithson
Jun 17, 20192 min read
Perspective Matters
Every Father's Day weekend we go camping as a way to celebrate fatherhood. The past few years we have been fortunate enough to acquire...
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Diana Smithson
Jun 10, 20192 min read
Get obsessed! Do the work!
When trying something new, or harder that’s physically challenging, take the time to learn about it. When I first started running 4 years...
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Diana Smithson
May 27, 20192 min read
A Family adventure
Months ago I signed up my whole family for a 5k to celebrate Memorial Day. I told my husband a few weeks ago and told the kids Saturday...
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Diana Smithson
May 20, 20193 min read
Comparison Never Benefits Anyone
In my tried and tested opinion, COMPARISON is the #1 problem we face when choosing to change our lives for the better. We think "oh I'll...
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Diana Smithson
May 13, 20193 min read
What's HARD for you is different than them!
I'm just starting right off the bat with a challenge. DO SOMETHING PHYSICALLY HARD THIS WEEK! Why would I come out the gate with that...
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Diana Smithson
Apr 1, 20191 min read
Monday Motivator
Why is Monday a day of renewal and beginning of change? Who cares the reasoning! Just embrace the new week and MOVE! SET A TIMER: Take a...
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The Benefits of Incorporating Rest Days into My Fitness Routine
As someone who is deeply invested in fitness, I have learned over time that pushing myself isn’t the only path to success. One...
Nov 113 min read
How Postural Alignment Increases Athletes' Performance
Moving into my favorite time of year in Arizona, outdoor sports! Yes, I have been sitting through the summer months of baseball, but now...
Oct 313 min read
Restrictive Diets vs. Informed Dietary Changes: How to Prepare for the Holidays
Dieting has become so popular that it seems like I know someone who is on a diet of some sorts. While allergies can play a role in what...
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