I'm training for the NYC marathon. It will be the 3rd time running this race and my 12th marathon. So I'm no stranger to the discomfort and time consuming nature of a 16 week training plan. But summer training? It was kicking my ass. My training plan started July 15th and for the first 3 …
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This year I wanted to add some races to the mix and try and get one in every month for the next few months. A few of these I'm registered for and a few I'm looking at doing. February 2/3: Keli's Super Fun Super Bowl Fun Run (6.5 miles, check) March 3/24: Napa Women's Half …
I've done a lot of races but no matter the distance I still get pre-race jitters. I've learned that if I can't get rid of them, at least I can set myself up properly so I know that I'm as ready as I can be. Here are some tips to help you do the …
Let's say you are encouraged to register for a race. Yay! Races are fun, right? Your friends high-five you, they tag you on social media with super-cool hashtags (#awesome, #thisgirlruns) and then it's on. Sooo, now what? Right?! Training for a race or event takes three things. A training plan. Some jiggering of your schedule …
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 …
"Green exercise" refers to activities done in natural surroundings such as city parks and campuses as well as open space, trails and natural parks. Studies show is delivers mental, physical and even spiritual benefits while providing positive effects on health, well-being and athletic performance. I get that. My week day runs during the school …
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 …
Our 16th Annual Turkey Trot is coming up! Join us for a leisurely 4-ish mile run, walk or stroll on Thanksgiving Morning (November 23, 2017) at the Rush Creek Open Space Reserve (click here for more info on this Marin County gem). We start at 7:30am! It's a nice, no pressure, fun way to start your …
Mark your calendar, the Turkey Trot is coming! Join us Thanksgiving Morning for a leisurely 4-ish mile run, walk or stroll. November 23, 2017 at 7:30 am at the Rush Creek Open Space Reserve (click here for more info on this Marin County gem). No starting line, no timing chips, no tee shirts or medals …
In September I decided to get back to the mat for yoga. My practices had gotten fewer and farther between and I missed Yoga with Adriene (www.http://yogawithadriene.com/) and her dog Benji. I also really missed the practice of yoga itself. And because I'm weird I can't do anything just to do it, I need to …
