I began two new training programs recently, and I'm pretty stoked about them because they are structured (yay!) and performance-based (double yay!) - check them out. 5K Training Plan First, I've never done a 5K training plan. I mean, my first training plan was for a marathon. And secondly, I've been a 5K snob - …
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The December Run Streak – Night Running
After injuring my lower back by deadlifting a large box of decorations (tip - bend your knees), I began my running streak aiming to run 1 mile daily from December 3-31. As I've learned from previous December streaks, I don't always have time during my regular workouts to get that mile in, so I will …
You Get What You Put In
When setting health and fitness goals, the SMART method is a great blueprint ; Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic or Relative and Timely. But there's one more important piece of the puzzle. Pat can I buy a vowel? I'll take an "e" please. As in Effort. When setting goals don't forget to identify and quantify how …
Say Hey to your Core
Back in the day, 6-pack abs was the goal. Now it's all about the core baby. Many people think the core is just the front of your abdominals. You know, the ones you can see if you possess a 6 pack. In fact, the core is a network of muscles located around the lower spine, …
Forward Motion
I enjoy participating in races. And it's not the actual "racing" part of it, it's the build up, the training, the lining up to start, the energy. It's the whole shebang. So we are in prime racing season people! 5K's, 10K's half marathons, bubble runs, mud runs, charity events and trail runs. No matter where …
How to Eat an Elephant
If you want to do anything; lose 25 pounds, cut out sugar, eat more fruits and veggies, you have to break the big goal down into smaller goals. If those are still too much to handle, smaller still. I mean, let's look at Michael Phelps. Even though the guy has a hundred gold medals, you …
Cheers To You!
I just returned from my last run of 2015. Funnily enough it was the exact same run I did the first day of 2015. Talk about coming full circle. I know everyone and their mother are posting about resolutions for the new year. And while we all know I'm a huge fan of setting goals, I also …
Trail Run Series Begins
As a sneaky way to stay motivated and energized through a 18 week marathon training program, I'm extending an invitation for my fellow runner (and walkers) to join in on some trail runs on the weekends. For the most part the runs will take place on Sundays but depending on scheduling, there may be a …
Happy New Year!
Here are a few pictures from my annual New Year's Day run! Wishing you all a happy, healthy and fit new year! Now go run! Keli 🙂
Musings on Training for a Race
My husband Brad (whom I love to bits) came home after playing golf yesterday and I asked him how his game went. I listened for a few polite minutes then had to fess up that I was only asking out of polite curiosity. I mean the man can go on for a looooong time about …
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