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 …
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Going Green
"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 …
Planting the Seed
Planting. That's what I've done this Spring Break. Well, first there was the pulling of all weeds in the boxes that run along the fence. Then there was planting. Well, before planting I had to figure out what to plant. Or rather, what to plant that would survive. My backyard borders get full sun and …
Building Heat
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's your next 5 days of plank exercises. Nothing earth shattering, we're just adding time and, well time. So here's the deal with these planks and this challenge. The time and sets are guidelines. If you are struggling with 20 seconds it's fine. Stay there for a few more days. In a …
This and That
Continuing Ed In late June I'll be heading to San Diego to attend to the IDEA World Convention. It's like I'm going home to the Mother Ship - 4 days of everything fitness; seminars, lectures, workshops, workouts, equipment testing, social media, class programming, etc., etc., and etc. I've signed up for 10 sessions and …
The Plank Challenge Begins
Welcome to the 20 Day Plank Challenge! Yep, we're all about the core. Here's the plan. We'll be rotating between 5 plank variations for the Challenge, with the goal of hitting front, sides and the deep trunk muscles. This Challenge is structured for various levels. To add to the intensity, you'll increase your hold time, …
Plank Challenge Anyone?
I think we need a challenge. I also think a 20 day plank challenge is the ticket. Even if you've done one of the challenges before and are thinking "C'mon Keli, get creative already", I'm going to bet you a nickle that unless you're in a structured class you're not consistently doing a plank. Planks …
Happy 2018
Happy New Year Friends! Today, instead of banging out a goal setting or go get-em article I just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope you are able to spend it with people you love, who are important to you and who love you back unconditionally. I'll be getting out later for …
T-Minus 4 Days
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 …
We’re Short and Sweet Today
It's Sunday so we're throwing you some love and not crushing you with Burpees. Add a final 5 minute faster interval to your workout. And make it count, cause it's only 5 minutes. That's it. Now go run! Keli 🙂 The Holiday Hustle. Here's how it works. Subscribe to the blog to get the workouts …