In March 2020, like most fitness professionals, I moved my in-person boot-camp classes online and taught via Zoom. There was a *steep* learning curve to be sure; lighting, camera angles, and formatting a class that can be done in a space the size of a yoga mat and of course figuring out the sound. Oh …
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My 30-Day Running Streak
I'm 10 days into a 30-day running challenge. The purpose was to jump-start me back into my running after being sick for almost 6 weeks. Now let's be *very* clear. My "bar" on this is not very high. The rule of my challenge is to run at least 1 mile every day, no matter what. …
The December Challenge is Here!
I recognize that December is a big month for many of us. Lots of to-do's, lots of places to go, people to see and I think it's the PERFECT time to do something that supports your wellness. Because listen, we're heading into a season that creates tension, stress, and expectations that are sky high and …
A New Challenge is Coming!
Normally I throw down fitness challenges but this time around I'm going a different route. If 2020 and 2021 have shown us anything, it's that our mental and emotional health is as important as how long we can hold a plank or how many Burpees we can do in a minute. So this year it's …
Training Update
My race (now virtual) is on Sunday, October 3rd and this past weekend I ran 8 miles. 8.19 to be exact. My goal was to get a 9 miler under my belt before the race but at this point, going from 8 to 10 miles isn't a huge push. It might not be the prettiest …
How to Move the Needle
I work very hard to provide interesting content that will appeal to my readers; information, tips, strategies and a perspective that comes from a real live person, who, like you, has to juggle a schedule to go for a run, or who shoves a (non-vegan) donut in her pie hole when stressed. I succeed. I …
Is a Virtual Race In Your Future?
2020 was kind of a bust as far as competing in races. Most events were flat-out canceled and others transitioned to a virtual event. My cousin's husband was scheduled to run the London Marathon last year and it was postponed not once, but twice and then it went virtual. His course consisted of large loops …
Birthday Burpee Boot-Camp Bash
I love teaching boot-camp on my birthday and like to incorporate something challenging but fun at the same time. So for my 54th bday on Monday, I created 2 workouts highlighting my favorite exercise. The Burpee. One segment was 5 minutes long, and the second was 4 minutes long. And yes, it's a challenging …
You Get What You Put In
When setting health and fitness goals, the SMART method is a great blueprint ; Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic or Relative and Timely. But there's one more important piece of the puzzle. Pat can I buy a vowel? I'll take an "e" please. As in Effort. When setting goals don't forget to identify and quantify how …
Workout Rule #3
Performance-based goals are deciding to run a race with a time goal, wanting to swim a mile, beat your time when you hike a specific trail, hit a PR in a dead-lift or do a pull up. When you set a performance-based goal you are taking away any decision about whether or not you want …
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