phyllis

Phyllis Strand is a wellness coach, marathon runner, and founder of StrongbyStrand, helping women—especially those over 50— reconnect with their bodies, build sustainable strength, and discover their inner athlete.

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Exercise is better with co workers.

Updated on June 7, 2013June 7, 2013

I think I may have said this before but I have a really cool job and I have been very blessed to be able to blend my enthusiasm for healthy …

Moving and getting organized

Updated on June 7, 2013May 28, 2013

This weekend Chuck and I moved from Stamford to Norwalk, CT. The move went well except for a few three stooges moments with the moving company. So for the next …

Fitbloggin 2013 half marathon training knees Nike San Fran Team in training

Dear blog

Updated on June 7, 2013May 21, 2013

I am sorry I have not posted lately. I promise to make it up to you by being a better health and wellness evangelist. The Nike Women’s half marathon resulted …

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Arts & Crafts

Updated on June 7, 2013April 21, 2013

When I was a young mom, I had a real love affair with arts and crafts. I loved making fabric covered photo albums, throw pillows, puffy paint accented sweat shirts( …

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Mom and a runner

Updated on June 7, 2013April 16, 2013

This weekend I had the great pleasure of watching my daughter run in the More Half marathon in Central Park. Her dad and I set up camp on Mile 6/12 …