As I am sitting on the couch recovering from knee surgery and the side effects of pain killers, I started to read each and every “Google Alert” on the latest news around colorectal cancer.  For those of us that do this daily, we find ourselves mumbling words like: “Wow, amazing stuff” “Never heard of that [...]
The Memphis Get Your Rear in Gear 5K is Saturday, March 31. In its inaugural year, the 5K with the unique name is featured on the cover of Memphis Health & Fitness magazine. Read the interview with Dr. Justin Monroe about his quest to run in all 50 states and why he thought it was [...]
By Bryan Brander, Bull City Coach Holiday shopping can be an extremely stressful experience. What do I buy? How much should I spend? Will they like the gift? Maybe I should just give cash? If you find yourself asking these questions around the holiday season, you’re not alone! Fortunately, I’ve taken some of the work [...]
Roger Rojas was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2008, at the age of 32. In 2010 he walked his first Get Your Rear in Gear 5K. Roger now has two half-marathons under his belt, including completing the San Antonio Rock N Roll Half Marathon on Sunday, November 13, 2011. He as also been chosen as [...]
“Ask the Trainer” question from M.R. a Get Your Rear in Gear reader: I have a question about how many calories I need per day. I track all my calories, and I work out about 4 to 5 times per week with a mix of cardio (spinning, running, or elliptical) and weights. I’m 5’7.5″ and [...]
The heat wave has broken across most of the country, but with the dog days of August still upon us, running in the heat is still real possibility across most of the country. So how do runners stay motivated during the hot summer months? For answers to this question, we turned to Get Your Rear [...]
QUESTION: I have been dieting and Exercising for the past 3 months and have successfully lost about 12 kgs. My weight is 66kgs and my height is 5’3”. I am 25 years old. However, I am now unable to lose weight due to the weight loss plateau. I am a strict diet and do 40 [...]
By Bryan Brander, Bull City Coaching, Durham, N.C. Have you ever found yourself reading through running magazines, asking veteran runners, or combing the web for running advice to take you to the next level? If so, good for you! There is a strong body of research and commonly accepted running practices that are widely utilized [...]
An article by Leslie Goldman in the July 2011 edition of Runner’s World magazine gives you the perfect excuse to enjoy summer produce: to stay hydrated during runs and summer work outs. The article calls out some of summer’s best fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, avocados, cucumbers, and tomatoes, as ways of not only getting [...]
We received this question through our Facebook page and sent it to one of our fitness experts for her opinion. Remember, before you try any new exercise regimen you should talk with your physician. Question: Do you have any tips for getting your abdominal area back in shape after surgery? It’s been 6 [...]
