I think about running a lot. I think about where I should run next, how far I should run, if I should do speed work or a hill run. I think about whether I should really have brussels sprouts with dinner the night before a long run (the answer to that question should always be …
Author: Keli Honsberger
I help people reach their goals by providing expert guidance, education and motivation. I am an ACE-certified personal trainer and a PN Level 1 Nutrition Certified Coach.
Getting to the Core of the Situation
In this month's issue of Runner's World magazine (February 2009) there is a great article on the benefits of core training for runners (pages 55-58). For those of you who don't get out much, core training refers to exercises that strengthen your torso (think abs and your back). Having a strong core helps to power …
New Shoes Cure the Blues
Running is a relatively inexpensive sport. It's cheaper than therapy and the running clothes you buy last a really, really, really long time. (Let's give a shout out to that indestructible fabric: polyester). The one piece of equipment you will need to invest in are your running shoes. Please don't even consider taking up running …
Group Effort
When I started running, I did so with Team in Training. In addition to the long runs on the weekends, there were organized runs twice a week. One was a track workout and the other was a Buddy Run. A Buddy Run was where one of the group leaders would plan a mid-week run of …
Travel the Trails
We live in a trail runners' paradise. Within a 20 minute drive from I can be at a trail head and be a billy goat for an hour or so. Running on trails offers a break from the day to day running on concrete or asphalt and a chance to take in the beauty of …
Why I Love TV
I love tv. I admit it. I love cheesy shows that are on VH1, Bravo and E!. I can tell you who won Rock of Love Charm School, who had to pack up their knives and go home on Top Chef and what's happening with the Kardashians. It's mindless dreck that entertains me to no …
Run Long for Half Marathon Success!
Signing up for your first half marathon is exciting. It can also be intimidating because now you have to figure out how to train for it. Not only train for it, but train enough so you don't crash and burn during the actual race. Fear not, I've got you covered. Most people cannot simply decide …
Quick Tip of the Week
Here’s a quick tip to keep your motivation from flagging. Start keeping track of your runs. Every time I complete a run, I come home and log it in my calendar. I don’t log how the run went, the weather conditions, how I felt during the run – simply distance and time. I like looking …
Get in Go Mode
I spent an enjoyable 4 days in Pismo Beach with family and friends. I ran 3 of those 4 days, spent a lot of time walking on the beach and playing with the kids in the pool. I normally don’t get a lot of time to sit and read so I took advantage of Jack’s …
Happy New Year
Happy 2009! I'm celebrating the new year in Pismo Beach. It is clear and 72 degrees. You really can't get better than that on January 1st. This morning I went for my annual New Year's Day run. Only a bit over 3 miles, but it's really just the point of hauling my butt out of …
