My FiveFingers

How much stuff do we really need in our lives? I know sometimes when I walk into my house, I wonder where it all came from. I can often immediately note multiple things that I just don’t need. In fact, in a recent survey from Bella Ella Boutique, most people said they had only used […]

Living on the go can be hectic. It can also be really hard to make sure you’re treating your body the way it needs to be treated while juggling so many obligations and appointments. Eating right is just one facet of healthy living, but it’s also one of the most important components, and one of […]

3 DC Stores Where You Can Buy Your Next Pair of Running Shoes   There are so many special places to run in DC that I sometimes find my running shoes can’t seem to keep up. One of my favorite places to run is Rock Creek Park, just up the street from some luxury apartments […]

  Charitable athletic events have been around for years; some claim that the first charity walk/run took place in 1969 and they’ve been growing in popularity ever since. There’s a good reason why thousands of runners sign up to participate in these events each year. Not only are you giving back to your community, but […]

Moving is stressful. It’s a big change that requires a lot of planning and coordination to pull off. With so much to do to get ready for the big day, it’s easy to have things like keeping up with your personal health go by the wayside. Stress can cause a myriad of health problems, so […]

The New Year means a time to reflect and set goals for how you want to live for the next 365 days. For many people, that means trying to live healthier by cleaning up diets and exercising more. But what about financial health? If you’re not financially healthy, there can be downsides besides the obvious […]

We all know that regularly walking and running can be beneficial to our health – being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, even beyond conscious exercise, it turns out that your home or apartment could have a major effect on the walking you do in your spare time. What is your […]

Finding bugs in your home is never a fun experience. Most people get at least a little grossed out by the sight of creepy crawlers on their floors, walls, or furniture. Although we all know that they are unwanted, we may not realize exactly the risks that we are facing when these insects and rodents […]

It is estimated that Americans spend an average of 4.7 hours per day on their mobile phones. We’re slowly but surely evolving into a culture obsessed with our phones. Driving in the car is not even a time exempt of screen time these days as 43% of drivers admit to ignoring no-texting laws. Time that […]

We all know how important our physical and mental health are – because they both affect our lives in significant ways. While MyFiveFingers is primarily about running and physical fitness, we think it’s important to bring you a few ideas on how to up your game by promoting healthy habits. After all, every minute of […]