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Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Of all the toxic ingredients in personal care products, aluminum is a misunderstood and controversial substance. Some claim it is safe, while other sources report that baking powder can be harmful, even in tiny amounts. So what is the real story? Note: This is a long and very science-heavy post. Aluminum is

Looking for diction examples to inspire your next writing project? Ready to add some interest and flair to your prose? While diction is a pretty straightforward literary element, seeing it in action makes it easier to understand. That’s why we’ve come up with numerous examples to illustrate the varieties of diction and the ways it

As I was getting ready for my long run early this morning I thought about my go-to tricks for long training runs. I needed to keep a few of my tried and true tricks handy because last week’s long run was rough. I ended up cutting it a few miles short because I felt tired,

Alright, show of hands. How many times have you heard one of the following aphorism examples? “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” “Curiosity killed the cat.” “Practice what you preach.” Too many times to count, right? They’re inspirational quotes. They’re in social media captions all over the web. They’re written in countless books and

Do YOU wear different Running Shoes for Different Types of Runs? I do! And that’s one of the questions from this week’s @RunEatRepeat Q&A. I’m sharing some of the answers here so I can link to more info as needed. Question: Favorite Running Shoes? Do you wear different ones for different running objectives? Answer: My

The best allusion examples in literature, film, TV, and conversations demonstrate why this literary device is so powerful. Not only do allusions capture attention and create a sense of shared understanding, but we can’t seem to help weaving them into our creations. You probably use allusions more often than you realize. And whatever you’re alluding

I started running to lose weight. And it worked. I lost a lot of weight running and changing my diet. I’ve helped people learn how to run and lose weight lose. I’m a running weight loss success story. But if all you care about is losing weight – running might not be for you. Running

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’ve heard the term “juxtaposition” but you’re not quite sure how it’s used. Heck, you’re not even sure how to define juxtaposition. Well, you’re not alone. But I want to let you in on a little secret: This literary device can transform your writing from dead and dull to

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Navigating nutrition as kids go through puberty can be a struggle! You know that what your teen eats has an impact on both their health and their mood, so you try your best to minimize the pizza parties, snack foods, soda/pop, and fast food stops. But at a certain point, what’s a