Happy Friday! The Holiday Hustle Challenge continues! This week has been pretty challenging so today we're keeping it simple. The Plank Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders Walk your feet back so you're balancing on the front part of your foot Stay in a high plank (on your hands) or slowly …
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Run and Done. Now What?
So I've been in the post-marathon meh phase. The race is done, the medal hung, the race number pinned to the wall with the others. My body is recovered, any soreness or aches have subsided, people are tired of hearing about it and the race photos came out and as usual, they are awful! …
Ready for the Pyramid?
Welcome to Day 13 of the Holiday Hustle 25 Day Challenge. So here's the deal. Aim to do every repetition until you max out. Then. And only then should you drop down to a less challenging exercise once you max out. Burpees can drop down to Jumping Jacks. Pushups can go from …
Starting Off on the Right Foot
Following the Holiday Hustle? Click on the holiday-hustle-calendar for today's and all of the workouts so far. Didn't have a chance to jump in on December 1st? Now is just as good a time as any. Good luck. Motivate Your Monday Monday's are universally known as the first day of staring 'X'. From exercise programs, …
Plank Triple Shot
Hustle your holiday s(elf) down to the floor and let's plank it out. The plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning but it also works your glutes and hamstrings, supports proper posture, and improves balance. Today we're doing a Plank Triple Shot. Enjoy! Alternating Reach Plank - 30 seconds Side Plank …
Forward to Friday
Welcome to Day 2 of the Holiday Hustle! Today we're only doing one move. It's yoga but don't freak out. Standing Forward Bend It's a surprisingly simple move with great benefits; spinal decompression, balance and improves flexibility and more. First let's get you into the proper standing pose Stand with your feet hip distance apart, knees …
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 …
Getting to the Core
So here's a little 4-1-1 about running. A strong core (midsection) is your secret weapon for distance running. Or running in general. By incorporating core work such as planks, plank variations, pushups, as well as other body weight exercises such as inchworms, mountain climbers and yes, burpees, you are strengthening your midsection. And this is …
Six and Counting…
Happy Fall! While the temps are still quite warm where I live there is some chill to the air in the a.m. that is appreciated as I wrap up Week 6 of my marathon training. Only 10 more weeks to go! Woo Hoo! The Plan This week we cycled back to having 2 long runs. …
What’s Up?
This month we've launched a new Facebook page for all things Marin BreakfastKlub Runners. There you can find daily motivation, information, run details, workout tips, healthy recipes plus any fitness or monthly challenges that we're running. Please visit our page and "like" us so you can continue to receive all of the info that has …