Christy Colgan
Running to Lose Weight
Running is the most efficient exercise for weight loss. Now, I know some people will argue the point, but let’s remember that at its core weight loss is a math equation: Calories In – Calories Out = Calories Gained or Lost It takes roughly 3,500 calories to lose one pound. This is where running becomes […]
Strength Training for Optimal Race Performance
I am guilty of falling into the trap of only running. As a busy mom, it is easier for me to get out and run and ignore important training items like strength training and stretching. But when I DO strength train I perform better. I love to try new fitness trends, but the strength program […]
Get ready to run your best race with these 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon plans
Over the years I have helped hundreds get across the finish line at their first road race – and I want you to be the next one! I have created training plans for beginner and advanced 5K training, 10K training and half marathon training to help YOU finish strong at your next road race. The […]
These simple steps can help you cope with Gestational Diabetes
When your doctor calls and leaves a message while you are pregnant you know something isn’t right. After completing my one-hour fasting glucose test (the diabetes test where you drink the sickeningly sweet drink and then get blood drawn an hour later) my doctor called me to let me know I needed to come back […]
Want to have more energy? Skip the Latte and Get Moving
Most people don’t add exercise to their daily to-dos at work, but doing so can help you ace that next work project. Don’t believe me? Here are five ways adding exercise to your workday can help you bring more energy to your work, and after work, life. It can improve your thinking Your brain starts […]
Make Running your New Year’s Resolution and Live Longer
I remember when I first thought of myself as a runner. I was in first grade and our teacher told us that we were going to run a mile, and whoever finished first would get a prize...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness
Want to train for fall race? Here are 5 races to consider
Fall is right around the corner and as kids are gearing up for school, it’s time to trade your flip flops for sneakers and train for a fall race! With the promise of cooler days just a few weeks away, I am starting to think about what races I will do this fall. Here are my […]
Why I’m Getting a Breast Cancer Screening at Only Thirty
I thought it was going to be a routine physical where I get the normal thumbs up from by OBGYN. I’m only 30. I’m a marathon runner. “Wellness” is literally part of my job title. But as my doctor sat down to review my medical history and current stats, she asked if I would like […]
15 Runs to Help You Train for Your First 10K this Fall
Are you looking for a new challenge now that you’ve completed your first 5k? A 10k run is the perfect middle step between a 5k and a half marathon. This year Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is hosting its first Desk to 10k program for team members. It’s a program designed to complement […]
I survived running of the bulls
If you have always wanted to run with the bulls in Pamplona, but don’t have a trip to Spain planned anytime soon, consider the Bull City Running’s annual Running of the Bulls 8K. This past weekend, 1,411 participants laced up to run a hot 4.97 miles through the streets of downtown Durham, NC. This year marked […]
