Training Updates Next week I complete both my 6-week running plan and my 4-week strength training program, so I wanted to share an update. 5K Training Plan This six-week training plan started with a long interval of 7 minutes, and I've built up to 26 minutes. As I've shared previously, I'm a marathon runner who …
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A 2020 study done by Penn State revealed that U.S. households waste about a third of the food they purchase every year at a cost of $1800 per family. That's a lot of money and a lot of food going into the compost bin (which is better than the trash, but still). As our family's …
Here’s how you can DIY a weekend retreat for you and your friends. How To Get Started Check in with 4 or 5 friends and see who’s interested in a morning weekend wellness retreat. Pick a date, identify whose house is best suited for the morning activities and you’re set. If no one can host, …
I used to joke that I never wanted to stop running because I never wanted to start over. But life can intervene, even for those with rock-solid habits! So if you are in a place where you are ready to get back to your exercise program after any kind of hiatus, break, illness, or injury, …
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Remember the humble pedometer? That's how we used to count our steps before smartphones. The use of wearable technology has exploded and users can utilize this tech to improve their health by encouraging them to move more or close that activity loop! As a fitness and health coach, these are the five metrics I check …
I love a cup of cozy on a rainy winter day! This recipe is very easy to make and can take care of lunches for the week! Enjoy!
I've been coaching and training for a long time. And I hate to tell you there is no quick fix, no magic workout, and nothing you can do today that will yield results tomorrow. Results take time. Weeks. Months. Real-time, not Instagram time. And the only way to truly reach your goals is consistency with …
I know this about myself; when I take time to plan, I'm successful. So every weekend I aim to accomplish these three tasks: Plan Dinners for the Week - I am our family's shopper and chef (for plant-based and omni-eaters), so it's helpful to figure out what I'll be making and what I'll be re-purposing …
The rains let up where I live, so I could get out for a sunny New Year's Day run. I've been running the first day of every new year for at least 15 years, maybe more. The only day that I missed was January 1, 2020. And you can see how that turned out. 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 …
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