Susan Farago ~ Fitness Coach ~ Writer
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Not to be daunted or discouraged by my 10th grade English teacher who informed me that I could not write, I have always enjoyed the art of turning words into a story. Whether I am writing technical and business articles for industry journals, heath and fitness related articles for magazines, "spotlight" articles for industry newsletters, interviews and sports-related write-ups, or humorous accounts of just trying to stay in shape (check out my "Sweaty She Mondays" column), I relish the creative experience that writing affords. Plus some of the stories are so dang funny and in many cases, I couldn't possibly make this stuff up!

 

Upcoming Publications

published August	Austin Woman's Magazine: What's Up with SUP?
published July	Austin Woman's Magazine: Zumba Fitness
published June	RLE BLogspot: It’s Bike Month – Ride Safe and Don’t be a Jackass
published June	Race Across America - Susan Farago part of media crew: Articles by Susan (see "Headlines") & Susan's Blog
published April	RLE Blogspot: The Good, The Bad, & The Weedy!
published March	RLE Blogspot: Give Me an "M"...Give me an "A"... How Mantras Can Be Your Best Cheerleaders
Summer, 2010	Austin Woman's Magazine: Standup Paddle Boarding

 

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"Spotlight" Articles

Be Mine – Tips for Getting Rid of those Love Handles
February, 2010
Featured in Advanced Rehabilitation's monthly e-newsletter.
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More is (not) Better! How to Know When You Are Overtrained
October, 2009
Featured in Advanced Rehabilitation's monthly e-newsletter.
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Healthy “Portable” Snacks to Keep You on the Go
September, 2009
Featured in Advanced Rehabilitation's monthly e-newsletter.
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Lumenbrite Client Spotlight: www.susanfarago.com
September, 2009
www.susanfarago.com featured in Lumenbrite's monthly e-newsletter.

Austin Woman Magazine Contributor: Susan Farago
September, 2009
Featured in Austin Woman Magazine: Contributor's Section
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Health & Fitness

Austin Woman Magazine

Bust Ass, Have Fun, Don't Eat Crap
Urban Animal gives women guidelines, not deadlines, to help them meet their fitness goals.
January, 2010

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Austin Woman Magazine

Rest and relaxation? Not on this vacation.
Racing and Relaxing in Lanzarote
October, 2009

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Austin Woman Magazine

The Amazing Women Behind Red Licorice Events
Races, Commuity Giveback and Belenvolent World Domination
September, 2009

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Austin Woman Magazine

Finding Time for Fitness
Creative Ways to Fit Fitness into Your Busy Day
June, 2009

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Red Licorice Events e-Newsletter BlogSpot

The Good, The Bad, & The Weedy
April, 2010

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Red Licorice Events e-Newsletter BlogSpot

Give Me an "M"...Give me an "A"...
How Mantras Can Be Your Best Cheerleaders
March, 2010

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Red Licorice Events e-Newsletter BlogSpot

What Are You Eating? Read Those Labels!
February, 2010

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Red Licorice Events e-Newsletter BlogSpot

Bored Yet?
10 Activities for the Off-Season
December, 2009

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Red Licorice Events e-Newsletter BlogSpot

Do More For Your Core
Fitting Core Work Into Your Routine
August, 2009

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Red Licorice Events e-Newsletter BlogSpot

In A Running Rut?
Creative Ideas to Rejuvenate your Running Routine
July, 2009

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USA Cycling Communique

How to Use Video to Assess Bike Biomechanics
February, 2010

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USA Triathlon Life

Women Are Naturals for Trail Running
Fall, 2009

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USA Triathlon Life

Women’s Swim Suits
Get One To Fit All Your Needs
Spring, 2009

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USA Triathlon Symposium

USA Triathlon Art & Science of International Coaching Symposium
Interview: Fall, 2008

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Herbal Home Handbook

Simple Recipes for a Fresh and Sparkling Home
Self-Published: May, 2003

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Sports

ULTRA RUNNING MAGAZINE

Texans Team Austin Gets Altitude - Leadville100 2009
October, 2009

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Inside Dirt - Trail Runner E-zine

Texans Take on Rockies at 2009 Leadville Trail 100
September, 2009

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IBM Work/Life Balance

Brains and Brawn at Big Blue
How Susan Farago Keeps Fit
Interview: July, 2005

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xtri.com

Beastly Tales In St. Croix
June, 2005
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Runner Triathlete News Magazine

The Gun Lap: "Honking, Whistling, and Hand Gestures (Oh My!)
April, 2005

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Runner Triathlete News Magazine

The Gun Lap: I Am Athena, Hear Me Roar
November, 2002

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Lake Travis View Newspaper

Letter to Editor: Keep an Eye Out for Triathletes On Roads
March, 2005

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Lake Travis View Newspaper

Iron Woman
Human spirit Propels Athlete to Ironman Hawaii
Interview: July, 2005

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Sweaty She Monday

Click the "Sweaty She" link on this website to go to the "Sweaty She Monday" articles and find ways to subscribe to receive the articles and even join the Sweaty She group. Go.Do.Be.

 

 

 

 

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Certification & Exam Development

For 10 years I developed technical exams and managed certification offerings for the IBM Certification Program for Tivoli Software. In that time I became a nationally known industry expert and presented at conferences and wrote articles for many publications. Below is some of my work in the certification field.

One of the many things I learned in this time is that coaching and certification have two very strong elements in common - both involve the art and science of objectively measuring human knowledge/ability and identifying ways to bridge the gap between current skills and desired skills.

 

Certification Magazine

IBM Tivoli Certification Program Unveils Wall of Fame
Interview: March, 2005

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Certification Magazine

Management: Using Events to Support Certification
Interview: February, 2005

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CertMag Extra

IBM Tivoli Cert Program: Looking For A Few Good SMEs
Interview: February, 2005

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Monster.com

Security Pays
Interview: February, 2003

 

 

Computing Channels Magazine

Computer Security - Making Sure the Good Guys Have Access
November, 2002

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eWeek Magazine

Training Security Foot Soldiers
Interview: September, 2002

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Certification Magazine

Embracing Exam Anxiety*
September, 2002

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*IBM Author Recognition Program Award received in 2003 for this article.

 

Certification Magazine

Great Certification Exams Don't Grow On Trees
January, 2001

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