This week seems like a good time to take a second look at the Striving for Balance workout. I sometimes feel like I rush through my life on a tightrope with plates on my head and balls in the air. Excuse my mixed metaphor, but if you think about it (or picture it), it becomes […]
From a Mule to a Thoroughbred Giveaway! Plus the Weekly Rundown
Is it fall yet? While my social media friends are enjoying perfect, cool autumn weather this week, the temperatures here in the California desert are still hovering in the triple-digit range. As I write this, it’s about 105F and apparently, we have at least another week to go until we see those double digits. And […]
A Different Type of Track Workout to get you Stronger & Faster
As runners, we frequently say things like, “I need to do some strength training,” or “I need to improve my core strength,” or “I really should do some speed work.” What if you could do a track workout that included all of that at one time? Now that would be a different type of track […]
8 Essential Strength Exercises for Runners with a Workout
I have to admit that currently all my workouts are done indoors and at home. But, I love to work out outdoors and can hardly wait until the weather cools down enough here in the desert to do so. Whether you’re inside or out, using a dumbbell or a rock, these essential strength exercises can […]
Vegan Curried Chicken Soup
Not only am I happy that it’s finally soup season (tomorrow is the first day of fall!), I’m also enjoying some spicy, Indian-inspired food recently. A few weeks ago I posted Jackfruit Tikka Masala and today I’m pleased to share this Vegan Curried Chicken Soup. As are many of my recipes, this Vegan Curried Chicken […]
How Runners Can Use a Massage Gun for Movement Prep
Over the weekend I attended Therabody University. Well, virtually, anyway. Therabody University was a four-hour course designed for personal trainers to provide information about using the Theragun to help our clients, as well as for our own use. Today, I want to share how runners can use their massage gun for movement prep. This post […]
