"It's just a flesh wound". As a runner you are going to have things hurt. It's a repetitive, high impact sport. So shit might hurt from time to time. I, like many other runners have "run through" aches and pains and even injuries. But as I get, ahem, older and wiser, I've come to appreciate a …
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.
Accountability Tricks
Forget motivation, try holding yourself accountable and you may find more success. Think about it, when have a deadline at work your boss doesn't care if you are motivated or not, the job has to get done. Here are some tried and true methods to help keep you accountable as you work toward your goals. Watch the …
Holy Speed Batman
This totally made me laugh! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Watch Your Step
Hello running friends! The time changes this weekend, plunging us early am runners back into darkness while allowing the after work crowd some daylight running. Whether you run with the sun or in the dark it's always important to be aware of your surroundings. Drivers are distracted. Bike riders and dog walkers also pose a …
Dusting off the Racing Shoes
I ran my first race in the Run the Bay Series yesterday; the San Jose 408K Race to the Row. It was, in fact, my first race of 2017 and the first race in my brand new age bracket. Buh-bye 44-49, Hello 50-54! I normally don't travel far or pay for shorter races. And it's …
The Write Stuff
I've been running for over 16 years but never got into the habit of tracking my miles. Never wrote them down, never added them up. Sure, I've had a Garmin since 2006 but until last year wasn't very good about syncing it up and downloading my runs. I think the longest I went without syncing it was …
New Gear
In marketing speak I'm a "late adapter". Which means I don't jump on trends early, in fact, by the time I get around to new things, they aren't new. Which leads me to my Garmin. I have had the same Garmin 435 since 2006. And while new watches came to market, I was fine with my …
What’s Cookin’
I enjoy cooking but can get a little stuck in the creativity department. That's why I love The Skinnytaste Cookbook. I purchased it a school book fair about 3 years ago. It reminds me of Cooking Light. Consistently flavorful recipes. I like that. The website (www.skinnytaste.com) is a gold mine for recipes. There's a ton of stuff on …
HIIT Benefits
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are short but intense (and effective) workouts that provide HUGE health benefits. The key is to hit it hard and strong (with great form); this is not a steady-state, low heart rate activity. You'll definitely break a sweat. HIIT workouts include the following types of exercises, including (but not limited …
How to Love your Heart
Happy Valentine's Day! Today I'm sharing the love with a quick tip to keep your ticker strong. But first, some very simple science. Cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow and volume. This higher volume of fresh, oxygenated blood will, over time, force the left ventricle to adapt and enlarges. (The body is amazing at adaptations, if you haven't …
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