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 started off strong and then went south on Wednesday. It never fails that I get ill every October. Hopefully, this is just a small blip and I’ll be feeling healthy again soon. Monday Strength training: Plank w/ cable pull down Reverse lunge with KB rack TRX inverted row Single leg deadlift w/ […]
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Last week’s workouts saw another step in returning to running post PF. I was able to bump up my mileage and run back to back days. Way back in early September I was hoping to run a race over the weekend but with both kids having sports at the same time on Sunday, it wasn’t […]
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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 were all about running with friends, having fun and testing the PF (plantar fasciitis) waters . Monday Rest day It was our last day of camping and I briefly had a thought of running later in the day after we got home. But then I got caught up in putting all the […]
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Last week’s workouts had me feeling a little bit of a spark that’s been missing in the past month. My plantar fasciitis is improving (a lot!) and the humidity has decreased. Things are looking up! So much so that I started to think that I might actually be able to run some of the races […]
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It was another round of heat and humidity for last week’s workouts. I feel like I’ve talked more about the weather than anything else lately. Which made me start to wonder – Do you think runner’s talk more about food or the weather? I really think it might be a 50/50 tie. Maybe bathroom/digestive habits […]
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It was another round of heat and humidity for last week’s workouts. I feel like I’ve talked more about the weather than anything else lately. Which made me start to wonder – Do you think runner’s talk more about food or the weather? I really think it might be a 50/50 tie. Maybe bathroom/digestive habits […]
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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 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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Last week’s workouts were stupid hot and humid. I’m not complaining BUT…it was a little much when you are sweating just getting dressed for your run. Have you tried putting on a sports bra when you are sweaty? It’s almost as awkward as trying to get it off! Thankfully, things dialed back by the end […]
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I think most of us can agree that wireless headphones are probably the best thing invented… ever. Gone are the days of getting tangled in cords whilst trying to smash out your workout. Plus, there was always the question of where you were going to put your phone or iPod (if you are old enough…
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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It was an ordinary early morning at the gym. I was doing a side lunge with a DB clean in front of the big mirrors at the gym. As I watched my form, my eyes fixated on my legs and arms. Visible muscles popped out with every move. Damn. I looked jacked! Was it the […]
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Last week’s workouts were purposely kept on the easier side because I had a race on Sunday. Not just any race, a mountain race. And the first race bib I’ve put on in 10 months. Monday 4 mile run, avg pace 9:09, 156 ft elev gain Since it was Memorial Day, everyone was home, it […]
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You want to be a faster runner. You’ve increased your time running. You’ve increased the distance you are running. That’s one of the easiest ways to get faster as you build strength and endurance. But running the same speed for every single run is not doing anything in getting your fix for the need for […]
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Before I get into last week’s workouts, I need to vent about Strava. How come all of my runs average out way faster than my Epson watch? For instance, my run on Saturday, I ran while my kids were on their bikes. According to my watch when I glanced down at the first mile, my […]
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Last week’s workouts were not the norm. My kids were on school vacation and I had most of the week off from work at the hospital. I missed my gym workouts. I missed yoga at the studio. And I started the week with a rest day which felt really bizarre. Monday Rest day at Great […]
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Many of us are told by doctors that we need to lose a few pounds, however we struggle to actually follow the dietary and exercise advice that we are given. For Caroline Jhingory, she had no choice but to listen to her doctor, as her weight had become such a problem that it was threatening… View Article
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Whether you have actually watched the show or not, you’ve probably at least heard of the TLC show My 600 Pound Life. This reality TV series follows the lives of people with extreme obesity: Their backstory and how they got to where they are, their daily lives, and their struggles to do simple tasks such as bathing,… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. According to the National Academy for Sports Medicine, approximately 80% of the U.S. adult population will experience chronic lower back pain at some point in their lives. With such a staggering number of adults afflicted, there is a dire need for exercises that both… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. Ease your bloating with these simple, soothing yoga for digestion moves. If you’re looking for a physical solution to relieve digestive issues, look no further than yoga. Yoga acts to increase digestion in two specific ways: by stimulating the vagal tone and peristalsis. More on those below! Vagal Tone:… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at PaleoHacks. The Paleo diet is well known for being weight-loss friendly, but a bonus is that it’s also an amazing food plan for fertility and reproductive health, including women with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. Numerous conditions can impact a woman’s or man’s ability to conceive, and diet can’t… View Article
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Your metabolism is one of the most important functions in your body because it turns food into energy, contributes to cellular processes, helps manufacture important proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, and eliminates waste from your body. If your metabolism dysfunctions or slows down, your health will suffer. Fortunately, it’s in your hands to help… View Article
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Your metabolism is one of the most important functions in your body because it turns food into energy, contributes to cellular processes, helps manufacture important proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, and eliminates waste from your body. If your metabolism dysfunctions or slows down, your health will suffer. Fortunately, it’s in your hands to help… View Article
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“There are no quick fixes to weight loss,” says Mele Osai, a teenage girl who went from weighing 297 pounds to 154 pounds. Mele had been struggling with her weight since she was a child due to a poor diet and lack of exercise. Children like Mele who are obese or overweight do not just suffer… View Article
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If you’ve ever had a nagging cold, relentless migraines, or acne that just won’t go away, chances are you’ve tried every drug, cream, and medicine on the market. Unfortunately, many of these drugs have both known and unknown side effects, such as a damaged stomach lining or making you drowsy, that effect our future health and… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medical News Today. New research suggests yoga may be just as good for relieving chronic back pain as physical therapy. Traditional therapies for chronic low back pain are often ineffective. New research shows that yoga may be a good alternative for treating this condition. According… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Paleohacks. This total body wall workout is perfect for sneaking in a quick routine at home, in the office, or even when you’re on the road. All you need is a wall, a workout mat or towel, and 10 minutes. Shorter, high-intensity workouts like HIIT… View Article
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