I have found, over the course of the last weeks, that one of the hardest parts about staying at home is staying indoors. Face it, getting outside, surrounded by fresh air warmed by the sun, is vital for our health. Now that it’s spring and the weather is warming up, it’s important to get outdoors. […]
Earthquakes, Masks, Ragnar, Online Classes and Wine: Sheltering at Home Week 3
You’d think, what with being off work, sheltering at home, and basically lots of time on my hands, I could plan ahead and finish my blog post with time to spare. Well, you’d be wrong about that one! Here it is, Sunday afternoon Monday morning, and here I am, writing my first paragraph of tomorrow’s just […]
5 INDOOR Workouts that will Make You a Better Runner
The weather outside is frightful…no, wait, that was last month, right? Last year? It doesn’t matter really. If you live in an area where winter weather is hitting you hard, getting outdoors for a run is probably a no-go. And while the treadmill is always an option, you’ll find that these 5 indoor workouts will […]
5 Things You’re Probably Doing Wrong During Your Workout
Whether you love working out or whether you hate it, most of us would agree that we want to get the most bang for our fitness buck. As a personal trainer, I spend a lot of time at the gym. Of course, when I’m with my clients they get my undivided attention, but that doesn’t […]
7 Simple Tips for Running an Awesome Second Marathon
You Did It! You are a marathoner! It was hard, it was exciting, it may even have been grueling, but you did it. After a few days spent rejoicing, sharing your experience, showing off your medal, and impressing your coworkers, you may be thinking, “What’s next?” Okay, so maybe you will deal first with your […]
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Running Goals?
We have all had races that didn’t turn out the way we planned. You train hard and follow your plan, then something happens during the race and you don’t reach your goal. While there can be many reasons for this, it could be that you are sabotaging your own running goals. Are You Sabotaging Your […]