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Weightlifting Wednesday – Dumbbell Exercises for Runners

February 18, 2015 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

Like so many important decisions in my life, I have to tell you that I don’t remember the exact moment I decided to film workout videos and post them on YouTube.  I vaguely recall having some extra time on my hands – if only I had appreciated it at the time! – back when I […]

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What Exercises Do You Really NEED?

February 11, 2015 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

I follow a lot of running and fitness accounts on social media and I’ve noticed that the language of a lot of posts is very…  demanding.  Specifically where nutrition and cross-training are concerned, there seem to be a lot of titles of articles like, “8 Foods You Should NEVER Eat,” or “The 6 BEST Exercises […]

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Clarity

May 29, 2014 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

As I headed out for my run yesterday morning, I started writing this blog post in my head.  (Do you do that, too?  I write the best posts while I’m in the shower or driving or running, and the ones that actually make it to the internet really pale in comparison, to be honest.)  The […]

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Pull-Ups are Really Hard

January 6, 2014 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

And in other breaking news, scientists have recently discovered that water is wet.I don’t know why I thought it would be easy to learn how to do pull-ups.  The fact is, I’ve never done a single one in my entire life.  Last year, after UltraIronHubs gave me the indoor pull-up bar and assistance band for […]

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