This year I signed up for my first full marathon! It’s not until November, so I haven’t started training for that just yet. But I have given some thought to how that’s going to go, and I’ve also been consulting some of my distance running friends for some training tips!
Have you ever been leaving a high intensity interval training (HIIT) class and when the instructor (or someone coming into take the class after you!) asks, “how are you feeling?” and you reply with, “terrible!” But you’re only joking because you actually feel great albeit exhausted from how hard you
I talk a lot about how we should be talking about food and nutrition. I don’t typically like using the word ‘should’ but I feel like there truly is a way we should be talking about food. Because I’ve seen all the alternative ways cause too much damage to the
I shared a blog post earlier this week on how to know when you should be taking a rest day (i.e. off from intentional exercise). After figuring out when those days are, the next question that typically comes to mind is, “what should I be eating?” If you rely on
Last night before bed I set my alarm so I could get up today and workout. I had my clothes out next to my watch and my car keys. When the alarm went off, I asked myself what I wanted to do. I answered, “sleep!” Years ago, I would have
I’ve heard this question before: “I started this workout to lose weight, why am I gaining weight instead?” This can be frustrating, especially if you began something in order to see physical changes in your body, like weight loss, fat loss or body recomposition. The truth is, just because you
A couple of days ago, I received a promotional email from a publication that I subscribe to, Runner’s World. Usually the content consists of feature stories, workouts, running strategy, seasonal tips, recipes, and other running-relevant stories. The promotional email I received was titled “If You Want To See Lasting Health
Reflecting on my first 3.5 years as an Orangetheory coach, and a love letter to the members and studio that helped make me who I am.
The warm up is the most important part of a workout. Without warming up, you can’t reach your full potential, your progress will suffer and you risk injury. Get rid of all of that noise with this dynamic running (or total body) warm up.
Life is too short, so get out there and get going! If you’re not sure where to start, use this circuit or search online for a fitness test to give yourself a starting point!
How can I help you get started on the road to a healthier life?