My marathon is in less than 2 weeks away so I'm in what is considered a "taper" phase. The training has peaked and now I start to scale back; both in mileage and intensity. In theory it's so I'm rested and prepared for the race. In my reality it's prime-time for freaking out. Am I …
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My Five Faves
Pressed for time? Here's a quick workout featuring 5 of my favorite exercises. Jumping Jacks Squat Jumps Pushups BW Squats Plank Do each exercise for 20 seconds on/10 off. Perform this circuit 4 times How to do the exercises Jumping Jacks Stand with your feet together and hands at your side Jump your legs apart …
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Today was our annual pumpkin workout at boot-camp. It just goes to show that you can get a great sweat on with or without any traditional equipment. We're *this* close to November and we have some big things planned. You know we talk a big game here about healthy eating and exercise. In …
Following the Plan
Today was a really rainy day in my neck o' the woods. Luckily I don't mind the rain. And even if I did, it wouldn't matter because I don't have a back up plan for my training runs. So into the dark and rainy morning I went and 8.42 miles later I sloshed back …
Don’t be a Whener
A what?? I'll start my diet when the weekend is over. I'll get back to exercise class when the kids are back in school. I'll go for a walk when my friend is available. I'll start to run or exercise when I lose weight. You know, a whener. I wonder if one of the reasons …
One Mile at a Time
Monday started my 9th week of training and I'll be honest, I was a bit tired from the trail race last Sunday. Overall I felt good but my calves were talking to me a bit on Tuesday when I went out on my run. A reminder of the 2 mile uphill grind from the race …
‘Tis the Season…
For races, that is. 5k's, 10k's, half marathons, full marathons, ultras; they are popping up in your email inbox and flooding your feed on Facebook. Signing up for and then training for a race is hard work so don't blow all that prep by messing up on race day. Here are some tips! Plan your …
Zen on the Run
So today on my running agenda was hill repeats. The purpose of hill repeats are to build power and endurance in the legs and cardiovascular system. Incorporating hill repeats into a training program will make you a better runner. Faster, fitter and stronger. Hill repeats are not only hard physically but also mentally. Here are …
Back to School. Back to the Routine.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your summer is over. Kids are either already back to school or starting any time and your "Oh, I'll get back to my workouts when school starts" excuse is sadly, lame. Sorry. It's been a long day. So unfreeze your YMCA membership, log onto your …
You Are Amazing!
I have been getting some GREAT feedback from the challenge! I applaud your efforts and think you are simply amazing. So stay strong until the end of the month. And remember to track your workouts! Below is your workout. Do each exercise for 30 seconds and do 3 rounds total. And in case you …
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