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Eat, Train and Be Happy

Eat, Train and Be Happy

When it comes to the holiday season, people often rethink their dieting and jump in with both feet at the buffet table. While you might think that’s the easiest way to gain weight, the good news is that you can still lose weight while enjoying many of the pleasures of food the holidays bring. In […]



Find A Health Magazine You Like

Find A Health Magazine You Like

Nobody knows everything about healthy living and even the most informed find ideas change regularly. While it’s always been known that regular exercise and healthy eating improves your health, the definition of what is healthy in the area of exercise or diet changes frequently. A health magazine will keep you abreast of all the latest […]


Stuff The Turkey Not Yourself

Stuff The Turkey Not Yourself

When holidays come, you’re often not yourself. You either hate the holidays because you’re rushed and drown your exhaustion in foods to give you energy, such as pies and pastries or seek some comfort in the smooth creamy taste of mashed potatoes. Those that love the joy of Thanksgiving and all the upcoming holidays also […]


October Clients of the Month

October Clients of the Month

RUNNING WARRIORS IN THE NEWS!! Coach Sonja would like to recognize the following Running Warrior clients for their outstanding achievements in October: Linda Bain – Completed her 2nd Chicago Marathon! Laura Johnson – Completed 2nd Chicago Marathon with husband Steve! Kelly Walsh Completed her 1st Chicago Marathon! Corrie Anderson ran a Personal Best by over […]


Treadmill Vs Sidewalk

Treadmill Vs Sidewalk

Every week or so I get a question about the comparison, treadmill vs sidewalk when it comes to running. Both of these have advantages, so don’t sell your treadmill in a garage sale yet or go out and buy one either. Getting the best type of running shoes for each type of running is imperative […]


Are Running And Walking Equal?

Are Running And Walking Equal?

I’m often asked whether running and walking aren’t the same, but with more hustle in running. The truth is, I advocate both. Some people aren’t fit enough for running, but they can get that way by starting out walking. Some people don’t like to run. Even though I’ll never understand that because I love it […]


Need A Running Coach?

Need A Running Coach?

A running coach can be a huge benefit to all levels of runners. While many serious athletes and competitive runners often secure the services of a running coach, I’ve also had beginners request help. The beginners may not ever plan to enter a race, but they want my expertise for another reason, I can help […]


Running Vs Breast Size

Running Vs Breast Size

Whether you’re worried about losing a cup size or whether you’ll gain maximum speed during a race because of large breasts, there are a lot of running vs breast size debates going on today. Many of the articles you find online come from women who haven’t begun to run, but are concerned that their feminine […]