These rainy days have me feeling a certain kind of way. A little sluggish, a little blah, a little meh. Bleh. As we have settled into the cellar of Winter I sometimes find it more challenging to drag myself out into a dark and rainy morning to exercise. If you are also having some difficulty …
Tag: motivation
New Year Hype is Here
As the great motivational speaker Zig Ziglar once shared in a presentation; a resolution is actually a confession. Think about it. A resolution to lose weight is confessing that you are out of control of your eating. A resolution to get organized is a confession that you don't have a handle on your life; paperwork, …
A Year in Review – 2015
Overall, 2015 was a good year! Sure, there were hiccups and some challenges, but that's life. And since I'm a glass-half-full kind of gal I thought I'd share some of my "greatest hits" of the year. New Year's Day Run - This annual run is a one-person event that takes place in Pismo Beach. While …
My Pet Project
I have a new pet project. Let's call it "Operation Runner". "Operation Runner" is my master plan to take a total non-runner and turn him into a runner while maintaining peace and harmony in my home. That's because the subject in this scheme is Brad, my husband of 20 years. I know. I'm nuts. Brad …
Fresh Starts
Ahhh, Monday! Sure, it's so cliche but Mondays are a good day for a re-do. Here's what you can do to set the tone for a super week. Chop, chop, chop. Cut veggies for snacks, for salads or to toss in the oven for a quick and tasty roasting. Workout …
BMO Vancouver Marathon Recap
For those of you who are already madly clicking escape to avoid one of blow-by-blow accounts of the race I’ll give you the quick and dirty stats now and then you can move on. Overall Course: Lovely. Vancouver is very clean. Very pretty. The first 5 or so miles are in manicured neighborhoods then parks …
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
There's a lot of should's that are tossed around with regards to health. Run. Work out. Eat less. Sleep. Drink water. Eat fruits and veggies. Stand more. Sit less. Breathe. And that's the list I came up with in less than 5 seconds. While making lifestyle changes is not easy, I don't think it …
No Short-Cuts to Training
I love running and love training for races. I enjoy the structure, the focus, discipline and the satisfaction of completing these long runs. With that said, make no mistake, long runs are long. And no matter how pretty a course or how interesting the route we (Lisa, my running partner in crime and I) select, a long …
Back on the Wagon Wednesday
As a fitness professional, my job is to motivate, provide inspiration, train safely and effectively while creating an atmosphere where people can get stronger and improve their fitness levels. And have fun. 🙂 I've had my fair share of clients come and go. Sometimes the class (or me) isn't their cup of tea. Sometimes it's …
“In Training” Mode
Are you un-motivated? Are you hitting snooze instead of going for a run, walk or (ahem) getting to your morning outdoor fitness class? Are you eating more and working out less? Have you thrown in the towel for the week and will "start on Monday" again? If so, I have an assignment for you. For the next …
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