My FiveFingers

There’s nothing quite like a good workout and working up a good sweat. Getting home after working hard and taking a nice, hot shower is one of the best feelings in the world. Unfortunately, even after you are clean, your clothes are not. And no one likes to have dirty, smelly gym clothes lying around. […]

You’ve hit the gym, you’re feelin’ good, and now it’s time to go home and take a load off. I don’t know about you, but when I workout I sweat, a lot. When I come home after the gym, I need furniture that I’m not going to stick to or stink up with the natural […]

Drug addiction is a topic that has unfortunately been glamorized in the media. Celebrities flaunt their drug and alcohol charges like it’s a new fad, never revealing the inevitable negative side effects. In reality, there are numerous consequences and health effects that can impact you for the rest of your life. Drugs have an array […]

It can be difficult to figure out the steps that you should be taking to stay healthy. As a woman, I know firsthand that we are constantly having different advice, exercises and diets thrown at us. Women also have to take different steps to stay healthy, as women’s health issues often differ from men’s. Interestingly […]

Summer is coming, and we all know what that means. Summer is the absolute perfect time to transition from running indoors on a treadmill to running outside. However, not all types of outdoor running are created equal. Beach running is the ultimate calorie blasting workout. Here are the top three reasons why beach running is […]

As summer arrives, so do the critters, bugs, and pests. No one likes to share their home with insects, but it can often be difficult to find an eco-friendly solution. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, an estimated 45-million pounds of pesticides are used annually in homes and gardens in the United States, with sales […]

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 […]