For some of us, post-pandemic life and transitioning back to the ‘new normal’ has not been easy. Between juggling responsibilities and ticking off never-ending to-do lists, finding time to switch off can be challenging. Some people go for a walk to destress; others read books. Some listen to podcasts, while others do yoga to relax. Fortunately, you…
Yoga and Meditation for Better Sleep During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Up until a few weeks ago, I was someone who had zero problems falling and staying asleep. My head would hit the pillow and I’d be O-U-T until my alarm went off in the morning. But then the Coronavirus Pandemic rocked my world. Everything shut down, the stock market tanked, toilet paper became a hot […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts saw another cutback week in my long run mileage. It’s hard to believe that I’m 3 weeks away from VT50k. I’m enjoying the down mileage and prepping for next weekends last long(er) run – 24 miles!! Monday 6.7 mile run, 9:34 avg pace, 0 ft elev gain (Ha!) 30 minutes at-home strength […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts meant peak week of training for Mount Washington Road Race. It’s taper time! Monday 40 min bike ride Strength training It was a gorgeous Memorial Day and I had zero desire to hit the gym. Instead I opted for my first outing on my bike of the season and a backyard strength […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts brought me another week closer to Mount Washington Road Race. The thing about running this race for the second time, I know what to expect. It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to suck. Three years ago when I ran it, I remember hitting a low point when the road turns […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts brought me another week closer to Mount Washington Road Race. The thing about running this race for the second time, I know what to expect. It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to suck. Three years ago when I ran it, I remember hitting a low point when the road turns […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts saw the most climbing I’ve done this whole training block. And with that climbing, I got a boost of confidence that my fitness is going in the right direction – UP. The elevation runs were hard work but I felt strong. Three weeks till Mount Washington Road Race! Monday 40 minutes Stepmill […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts saw a down week but the hills and miles keep on piling up. I’m knocking on wood because everything is feeling good with 4 weeks left till Mount Washington Road Race. It’s hard to believe it’s so soon! Monday 30 minutes Bike Mountain Legs Circuit + upper body strength training I woke […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts saw a down week but the hills and miles keep on piling up. I’m knocking on wood because everything is feeling good with 4 weeks left till Mount Washington Road Race. It’s hard to believe it’s so soon! Monday 30 minutes Bike Mountain Legs Circuit + upper body strength training I woke […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Seven weeks to Mount Washington Road Race meant last week’s workouts started heating up. Thanks to my new coach, this training cycle is all about time rather than distance or pace. It’s kind of a nice change but I’m not going to lie – I still look at distance. If I’m close to hitting 5 […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Monday is the most RUNderful day of the year! While I have zero intention of running a road marathon this year, I still get all the feels for Boston. My social media feeds were filled with blue and yellow all weekend long. It’s hard not to get excited for it all. Will you be watching […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts had highs and lows. I felt good during the actual workouts. That was the high. The low point was that I was battling a cold/sinus congestion all week. I felt ok for exercise (and actually felt better during it) so I didn’t feel the need to take extra rest days. On Thursday, […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts had highs and lows. I felt good during the actual workouts. That was the high. The low point was that I was battling a cold/sinus congestion all week. I felt ok for exercise (and actually felt better during it) so I didn’t feel the need to take extra rest days. On Thursday, […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts left me feeling strong and ready for spring. It was week 2 of Mount Washington training and I’m falling back into the swing of running uphill. FYI – you can learn to love hills too! The temps are slowly getting warmer even though we had a hint of snow on one morning. […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were week one of Mount Washington/Loon Mountain race training. As I mentioned last week, this was also the first week with my new coach. I decided to go with Ascend Endurance Coaching after multiple recommendations from friends and chatting with Chris. He’s got the education (Clinical Exercise Physiologist like me! In fact […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were week one of Mount Washington/Loon Mountain race training. As I mentioned last week, this was also the first week with my new coach. I decided to go with Ascend Endurance Coaching after multiple recommendations from friends and chatting with Chris. He’s got the education (Clinical Exercise Physiologist like me! In fact […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts didn’t involve a heat wave but I brought the heat with upping the intensity of my workouts. With my Achilles feeling SO much better, I’m gradually increasing the intensity to prepare for spring, summer and fall races. Last week opened up the lottery for the Mount Washington Road Race. I put my […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
It appears we are sticking with the roller coaster theme for last week’s workouts. When you start the week off with shorts and 60 degrees to single digits and winds bowling you over by the end, you don’t know what’s coming up around the bend. My mind doesn’t know what season it is anymore. Monday […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts weren’t terribly exciting nor were they dull. I guess I’ve got the mid January blah’s with the holiday’s over and nothing exciting happening any time soon. I wanted routine and I got it. Monday 30 minutes Arc Trainer hill focus strength training: bench press split squat reverse lunge cable row side bench […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were back to the usual routine, with my usual food, my usual work schedule, and usual day to day life. Sigh. I love it but I’m already looking forward to the next big think. Which sadly, isn’t for awhile. Oh well. Bring on the routine. Monday After wondering where all the January […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were a good mix of running, strength training, yoga and doing whatever I wanted. I’m purposely laying low on mileage because my Achilles is still puffy. It’s not hurting (thankfully) but I’ve upped my eccentric calf stretches just to be on the safe side. And with my parents in town for Christmas, […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts had minimal running. As I mentioned on Wednesday, my right Achilles started to feel different. When I say feel different, I don’t mean hurting or pinching or any other horrible feeling that can come with Achilles tendonitis. When I was putting lotion on my feet, I noticed that my right Achilles felt […]
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The Fit Foodie Holiday Gift Guide for 2019
Somehow Christmas has rolled around again. It seems like just yesterday when I was picking out things for last year’s gift guide. This year has just flown to say the least. Let’s be honest here, Christmas time can be stressful at the best of times. And gift selecting is pretty high on my list of…
Last Week’s Workouts
Another week of workouts is done. It’s hard to believe that the year is winding down. I’m in the in between season and having fun, doing what I want. My only complaint? Why does December feel like February? I’m so cold ALL.THE.TIME! At least the rain has stopped. Can we get some snow again? PLEASE? […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were so fun. Lots of sleeping in thanks to the holiday week, running a Turkey Trot and hanging out with friends. If it’s not fun, why do it? Lol. Thanks Ben & Jerry’s for that nugget of wisdom. Monday 40 minutes Stepmill with 30 sec sprints and 90 sec recovery x 10 […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were all about recovery from the Seacoast Half Marathon. I don’t have any other races lined up (except for the family Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving) for the rest of the year so all my miles are now just for fun. Monday Rest day Tuesday Morning Flow Yoga at Bending Bodhi was just […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were kept mostly easy in anticipation of the Seacoast Half Marathon. It’s crazy that it’s been two years since I did a half (and 5 years since I ran this race) when for years the 13.1 distance was my jam. I’m rusty on racing (and rusty in racing in general) those so […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were kept mostly easy in anticipation of the Seacoast Half Marathon. It’s crazy that it’s been two years since I did a half (and 5 years since I ran this race) when for years the 13.1 distance was my jam. I’m rusty on racing (and rusty in racing in general) those so […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts Monday 40 minutes Elliptical with 60 sec hard, 60 sec recovery x 8 Strength training: Cable flys Half kneeling cable rotation Lat pull down Reverse lunge with cable row Banded pull ups Eccentric pull ups Hip thrusters Side bench step ups Tuesday 5 mile run, 9:03 avg pace My plan was to […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts had all of my favorites – running, yoga, strength training and hiking. I call that a winning week! Monday Strength Training TRX plank/side plank Half kneeling cable lift Single leg deadlift Side lunge with KB shoulder press Bench step ups w/ KB Decline push up Cable flys Standing single arm low cable […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were my first in half marathon training. Yes, that’s right. I’m running the Seacoast Half in November. I haven’t run a half in 2 years so I have zero expectations. One of my BRF’s, Kyle, had been talking about running her first half so I said I’d train and run the whole […]
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My Day on a Plate
I feel like these blog posts have been done over and over again, but still, I find myself clicking on other people’s regularly. What is up with that? There’s something so intriguing about what other people put into their mouths every day. Let’s be honest, we know they don’t eat the same damn thing everyday,…
Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts had me feeling good. I was able to get two runs on trails, I increased my long run distance with no PF talking back to me, and I made it to my yoga studio twice. Workouts are good! Monday 30 minutes Elliptical Strength training: DB bench press Barbell skull crush Reverse grip […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
I think my runner card would be cut up if I didn’t first acknowledge the heat and humidity of last week’s workouts.  It was gross, swampy and excessive. But I’m not complaining. I may be struggling for air while a 9:30 pace feels like a sub 8, but I know that this is temporary. Running […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately and last week’s workouts show it. My parents were visiting for 2 weeks. During a lot of that time, we played tourist a lot. I ate weird to me foods, my routine was messed up and everything was off. We had a great time but even […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts had me feeling like I was headed in the right direction with my PF flare up. I cut back on mileage. kept the pace easy and made sure to not run back to back days. And to foam roll, ice and massage my calves/foot throughout the day. An added bonus was a […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were off. Off as in, not as how I had planned. But that’s life! So I rolled with the punches and did what I could with what I had. I didn’t freak out about it. It felt kind of nice to do something different. And it actually is probably a blessing in […]
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10 signs you are terrible at relaxing
For a lot of us Type-A personalities out there we struggle to find our off-switch. Personally, some days I feel like my off-switch has bee totally fried. And whilst we can all appreciate the importance of chilling out, sometimes it’s a little harder to achieve than you would think. Relaxing to us is pretty much…
Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts were scaled back after Loon Mountain. I was not sore at all just a little fatigue in my legs. However, on Wednesday, it seemed like my plantar fascia got really angry with me. I’ve been feeling some twinges in it off and on for the past couple of weeks. I would stretch, […]
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Last Week’s Workouts
Last week’s workouts had me feeling blah…still. I’m not sure why but I slipped into a running funk. No races sound exciting. No distances sound intriguing. I’m still running but I don’t have this burning desire to run hard or to push myself. Isn’t that odd considering I spent the majority of 2017 wishing I […]
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