June 2007

Enjoy More!

On the Cover | Carrie Tollefson

Olympic contender and running enthusiast

Letters and Stuff

On the Cover

Born to Run

Whether piling up the training miles or racing against the world's top middle-distance runners, Olympian Carrie Tollefson just loves to run.

Thoughts From the Editor

One Page at a Time

By Pilar Gerasimo

I am a person surrounded by books. Wonderful books. Brilliant... continued

Letter From the Founder

When More Is Better

By Bahram Akradi

In a culture where most of us are overwhelmed by too much... continued

Features

Community Matters

By Jon Spayde

A strong sense of community adds real value to our lives. It not only helps us feel more... continued

How I Fell in Love With Fitness

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Meet three people who transformed their bodies and their lives when they found a true passion for... continued

Vitality!

By Catherine Guthrie

Has modern life depleted your vitality? Here's how to reclaim it. continued

Fitness

Fitness Fixes

Bounce Back

By Gina Demillo Wagner

Lower-back pain doesn't have to be devastating to your fitness routine. With the right exercise... continued

Form & Function

Elastic Energy

By Kermit Pattison

With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to... continued

How I Did It

Home Team Advantage

By Erin Peterson

By improving her diet and losing weight, Elizabeth Allen found the energy she needed to keep up... continued

Healthy Eating

Inspired Kitchen

Beets

By Cary Neff

Colorful, delicious and easy to prepare, beets are chock-full of disease-fighting nutrients. continued

Nutrients

Eating for Energy

By Kathy Summers

Running on empty? Drop that candy bar and fuel up on healthy foods that keep you going strong. continued

Edibles

Everyday Exotic

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Eager to explore all the exciting new produce at your local market? Bon Appetit' s new cookbook... continued

Skill Set

Full Speed

Bare Your Sole

By Bob Cooper

Grin and bare it - barefoot training can make you faster and less injury prone. continued

Head Out

Body Camp

By Kelle Walsh

Bring your athletic skills to the next level. Take your body and mind on a learning adventure.... continued

Life Wisdom

Insight

Listening to Jealousy

By Julie Hanus

Jealousy is a feeling that few of us welcome. But by noticing the messages that underlie our... continued

Renewal

The Art of Reiki

By Sarah Moran

The ancient healing practice of Reiki can help you feel more balanced and relaxed. Discover what... continued

Balance

Tolerate Less

By Rich Broderick

When we stop putting up with the annoyances and energy drains in our daily lives, we start enjoying... continued