Before I get into my Vegas recap, I just wanted to encourage everyone to keep the families and victims of the Boston Marathon bombings in your prayers. I know some of the bloggers I read were running in it, so I’m praying they’re all okay. I’m anxious to hear what they have to say about…
How to Make Difficult Exercises Easier
It’s Friday! And it’s the first time in awhile I’ve actually cared! ‘Tis the end of my first week of work, and it’s been a good one. I’m pretty pumped for a relaxing weekend though. Anyone doing anything interesting for Easter? Perhaps you’re going to eat some Peeps? Not going to lie, I’m probably not…
Weight Loss Through Plyometrics
Happy happy Friday! Question for you: Have you ever been to a Which Wich? They’re a magical place with delicious customizable sandwiches. We went to one yesterday for lunch, and I just need people to know that if you fill out the survey at the bottom of the receipt, you can get a free cookie….
The Importance of Fitness When Dealing with Cancer
Don’t you just love when you go for a run and get back right before the weather gets all cray cray? That just happened to me. It’s super windy and rainy now. It was partly cloudy with a breeze earlier. Win! Workout Yesterday: I did my Toned Arms & Shoulders workout plus this following abs…
Balancing a Running and Weight Lifting Schedule
I was planning to run 6 miles today but ended up only doing 4 (at an 8:30 pace…woo!) because it’s in the friggin 80s today. I was hot and cranky. Afterwards, I completed the following circuit 3 times through, focusing on working my arms and shoulders. Not going to lie – before I made this workout,…
How to Make the Best Salad Ever
1. Make a bed of your choice of lettuce-type leaf (I usually make a pile of spinach). 2. Gather every type of nut, fruit, veggie, meat, cheese, and bean you can find in a 2-mile radius. 3. Throw most if not all on top, plus your choice of dressing. 4. Devour. Okay, some ingredients might…
5 Ways I Prevented Injury During Race Training
Guess where I’m going this weekend! [Source] Okay, that’s a lie. I’ll be going near Disneyland to visit family who actually are going to Disney. It just sounds more exciting to say I’m going there. I’ve actually never been to Disneyland before. I’ve been to DisneyWORLD twice in my life, but that’s all. Just enough…
How I Make Myself Workout in the Morning
Although I absolutely love lazy, slow mornings, I’ve found that getting my workout done first thing is just how I need to live my life. It’s SO much easier for me to get motivated. Plus, I feel great the rest of the day and don’t have that burden of, “I should workout later,” running through…
10 Drinks and Foods to Cure a Hangover
Raise your hand if you’re going to be hungover on January 1st! Whether I drink a lot, a little, or not at all, I swear I always suffer from hangovers. I’ve heard of various foods and drinks that help get rid of or prevent them altogether, and now I’m throwing them all into one post…
Motivation to Get Out of the Running Comparison Trap
Before I get into today’s post, I just want to encourage to keep the families of those affected by the Connecticut elementary school shooting in your prayers. I’m deeply saddened by the tragedy that has taken the lives of so many innocent people/children. They’ll definitely remain in my thoughts and prayers for awhile. Moving onto…
How to Break in New Running Shoes
Before I get into how to break in new shoes, here’s a quick recap of my latest workouts. Today, I ran 4 miles at 34:35:39 (pace of 8:38) with random speed work thrown in. Feels good to sprint sometimes! Yesterday, I did my Feel the Burn Ab Circuit and the following walking routine on the treadmill:…
Creative Ways to Remake Thanksgiving Leftovers
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Before I get into the Thanksgiving talk, here’s what today’s workout looks like: Workout Since I didn’t do my long run on Wednesday, I’m hoping to do it today. It’s apparently supposed to be like 30 degrees all day and super windy, so I’m not looking forward to that. I…
The Deal with Stretching: Dynamic vs. Static
IT’S FRIDAY!! This really doesn’t affect me much since I’m just working on freelance work and can do that at anytime, but the fact that it’s the weekend still holds some excitement for some reason. Today’s Workout I’ll be doing some speed work in a 5-mile run outside. I’m holding off on using the treadmill…
Switching Up the Running Schedule
First of all… That’s what the thermometer says the temperature is outside. Not cool! The Weekend Over the lovely rainy and windy weekend, I spent time at my sister and bro-in-law’s house because…well…I could. That was basically the reason. I just got back a little bit ago and must get on with my day, even…
Running in the Fall/Winter: 3 Big Concerns
I’ve been dreading it so much. What happens to my running schedule once it gets freezing and snowy out? It’s actually going to be pretty warm today, but I know the freezing cold is just lurking around fall’s corner. In hopes of calming and preparing my mind, I’ve expressed 3 main concerns I have with…
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