Adding On

The Holiday Hustle.   Here's how it works.    Subscribe to the blog to get the workouts daily. If you need structure, print out the 25 day calendar and check off the days as you go along.  Click here for a copy of the full 25 day challenge.   Always warm up prior to beginning. Check with a doctor …

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Namaste is the Way

The Holiday Hustle.   Here's how it works.    Subscribe to the blog to get the workouts daily. If you need structure, print out the 25 day calendar and check off the days as you go along.  Click here for a copy of the full 25 day challenge.   Always warm up prior to beginning. Check with a doctor …

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How I Stay Focused

Like you, I cycle through phases where it's harder to stay on track and motivated.  Giving up isn't an option so I've developed some tried and true strategies that help me reach my goals. Prioritize You cannot expect to reach your goals if the steps to reaching them gets scrapped because something comes up.  In …

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Who’s Ready for Week 4?

I love a 30 day challenge.  I know, you've heard.  I find them very motivating and enjoy the act of having something to do every day.  If, however, you've been floundering here's a little secret. Making a conscious decision that you are going to stick with a challenge for 30 days is the challenge. Ahhh …

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30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge Calendar

I like challenges because they propel, push and move you forward or help pull you out of a rut. So dive in.  Commit. With this challenge, there's something to do every day.  Some days it's a little something, some days a little more. Print the calendar, post it near your computer, by your running shoes, …

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30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge – Day 1

Today we kick off a 30 Day Boot-Camp Challenge. Here are the rules.  Rather here is *the* rule for this month's challenge.  Set your mind to completing the challenge.  Set your intention.  Set your mind.  Write it down.  See it.  Do it. Here's today's workout. Warm up for 5 minutes (take a walk, a light …

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Community

I've been teaching boot-camp for seven years.  Some people come to all 4 classes a week and others come to 3, 2 or even just a Saturday. I've had people come pretty consistently since the very beginning and some who came, stopped, then came back. I have friends, sisters, neighbors, people who heard about me …

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Shout Out to the Loyal

Today I'd like to give a shout out to my peeps!  My loyal band of fitness enthusiasts that come out for class at 5:30 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and/or at 8:00 am on Saturday. It's dark, they're there.  It's raining, most of them are there.  It's hill day, they're there (mainly because they …

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Building the Base

My 16 week marathon training plan kicks off on August 15th and I'm preparing for that by building up my running base.  So it's like I'm training for my training.  I know, right?! I usually run 3 or 4 times per week and in fact, I've even trained for marathons only running 3 or 4 …

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