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Running Insight Magazine (1-19-21) Background: Kim Overton is the creator and owner of SPIbelt, a company she launched 14 years ago while out on a run one day trying to come up with marketing ideas for her first fitness video,...

How to Stay Motivated with Your Fitness Routine During the Holidays Staying motivated and keeping a workout routine during the holidays can be difficult. Making time for runs or walks might take a backseat to festive distractions like parties, shopping,...

SPIbelt Workouts and Activities Have a SPIbelt or thinking about getting one? You may not realize there are so many ways to use a SPIbelt. When COVID-19 first hit – though some brave souls never stopped going to gyms –...

Trying to decide between the Dual Pocket Pro (top) and the Dual Pocket (bottom)? The Dual Pocket Pro and Dual Pocket are very similar but have some distinct differences. Having two pockets is ideal for sorting items and keeping things separated, so...

Tips for Running in the Cold   If you live anywhere but Texas, it is probably quite brisk, cold even. Or you may even be seeing snow. When the weather gets cold, it is common to want to stay indoors....

Gifts Worth the Splurge If you’re crunched on time, don’t waste time looking for several small gifts, just make one amazing purchase! Look no further for the perfect holiday treat. Go all in on these gifts for the ultimate holiday...

4 Must-Have Gifts for Kids for $30 or Less: The perfect stocking stuffer or gift for your child or grandkid. Kids’ SPIbelt $19.99 – The cutest way for kids to carry their medical supplies with them. From polka dots to...

4 Gifts Dad will Love for $40 or Less Dad might not even know he needs this, but this present will forever change his workouts!! Here are 4 products that will help you win favorite child status, no matter how...

You decided to run a 5k, but you’re not that athletic, so you don’t know where to start or how to prepare. No worries. The excitement of signing up may have worn off, but reading the below information will keep...

Even though the pandemic slowed life down, routines have adjusted to the new normal which now includes cyber activities like online work and school. Though more virtual, schedules are filling back up while many of us juggle multiple roles as...

Runners are passionate about their runs and feeling the ground beneath their feet and the wind through their hair. Runners love to run free, unimpeded. And, the sleek running outfits with little or no pockets reflect this. However, in today’s...

No pain, no gain? If exercise is supposed to make us feel better, then why can it cause so much pain? It doesn’t have to be that way. Often, the discomfort or pain felt during a strenuous workout stems from...

How Consistent Exercise Improves Mental Health Modernization has changed our lives, but its technology and barrage of information have contributed to an increase in mental health concerns, like anxiety. Furthermore, the recent political climate remains stressful for many. And now,...

Want to start running, but find it intimidating? Here are a few helpful tips to get started: Just start! Begin by making running a habit, even if you go on just a short little run. Get moving and don’t worry...

While venturing out and taking part in summer adventures, don’t forget your SPIbelt! Before leaving the house, go through your mental checklist: Mask Phone Wallet Keys Hand sanitizer The problem we tend to run into is where to store it...

For the unforeseeable future, running and walking will be the go-to calorie burner for many people, especially for those who don’t have the access to their usual facilities. Running improves one’s overall health by enhancing cardiovascular fitness, strengthening muscles, and...

We are all weathering this COVID-19 storm together, but for the sanity of keeping our mental and physical health in check, we are finding ways to stay active while also staying safe. Getting outdoors for fresh air and to move...

Tips for Summertime Running Running in the summer can be hot, draining and sometimes straight up miserable. Here are some tips to make your summer running more enjoyable: Get up early! It can be hard to get to sleep early,...

When a runner types in their information into a race registration page, they are envisioning a really fantastic race. Nobody is thinking about illness, injury, bad weather or an off day. Runners are looking at those sunny photos on the...

I’m Basma and I have had type one diabetes for almost 19 years now. Diabetes comes with its fair share of learning curves. Since my diagnosis, I have learned a lot about how it plays into different parts of my...

I’m Basma, and I have had type one diabetes for 19 years. I am very transparent about my diabetes on my social media accounts and talk about how much goes into managing an autoimmune condition. I always make sure I...