Running Expert

Lacy Jaye Hansen has lived in Wichita, KS since birth. She’s a graduate of Wichita State University. Lacy became a wife, a mother, a graduate, and then by accident, a runner. After gaining too much weight with the birth of her son, she sought out running as a means to deal with dieting. Over 50 pounds later, Lacy discovered that she had a natural talent for the sport and found a new passion for her life. She’s constantly adding more marathons to her list and recently just completed her second Boston Marathon. Lacy is very passionate about healthy living and loves to see the human spirit triumph through running.

Fun Facts About Lacy

I Never Leave Home Without my iPhone and sunglasses

Where I'd Rather Be eating popcorn with my husband

My Bragging Rights I run with the boys

Personal Fun Fact I’m known as the “Queen of the one liner” in my family

Refrigerator Staple Vanilla Yogurt

My Favorite Healthy Food Egg White Omelets

My Guiltiest Pleasure A daily trip to Sonic for a Diet Dr. Pepper

Song That Gets Me Going in the Gym “Ali in the Jungle” by The Hours

Favorite Gym Activity A spin class that is so intense the mirrors fog up

Movie Seen Too Many Times to Count The Royal Tennenbaums

The Book I'd Read Again Any of the Harry Potter books

First Paid Gig Target cashier and Guest Services (I will never return items the day after Christmas out of pity for those poor workers!)

Accomplishment Most Proud of being told by my little boy, “You’re not like other mommies.”

Recent Posts

Starving Alternate Days May be the Key to Lifelong Health

Scientist have made some tall claims before, but this newest one may top the list. A recent study shows that starving or fasting off and on can boost brain power, help weight loss, and ultimately help one live longer. This research was performed by the National Institute for Aging. They based their study off of [...]

We Love BOLD Organics Gluten-Free Frozen Pizzas

BOLD Organics made a skeptic a believer, so now we love BOLD Organics Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pizzas. The tag line for these pizzas reads, “Pizza lovers can finally enjoy a delicious and healthy frozen pizza.” Three major red flags stood in my way to believing this. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and healthy rarely equal good taste. As [...]

Timberwolves Forward Kevin Love Uses the NBA Lockout to Drop 25 Pounds

Many were wondering if there would even be an NBA season this year. The player’s lockout lasted longer than expected, but the now shortened season is underway and fans couldn’t be happier. While the lockout was frustrating, it looks like one player took advantage of his extra off time to drop weight and get in [...]

Is BPA the Real Culprit of the Obesity Epidemic?

Modern studies are now linking the obesity and diabetes epidemic to modern chemicals, not necessarily our diet and exercise habits. Scientists are arguing that synthesized substances that are found in things like pesticides and water bottles are actually scrambling hormone signals. These disturbances are being blamed for tricking fat cells into taking in more fat. [...]

Should Sugar be Regulated Just Like Tobacco and Alcohol?

35 million people die each year due to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The major risk factors causing these diseases are tobacco use, alcohol use, and poor diet. Two of these factors are regulated by the government: tobacco and alcohol. Professionals are now arguing that sugar is the other main culprit of these diseases and [...]

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