You are running longer, incorporating speed workouts, and pushing harder than ever, but still not seeing results? The key might be in STRENGTH TRAINING!!! Strengthening exercises are often times long forgotten for distance runners. “If I run more, I’ll improve and reach a PR!” is often the default mindset. This is unilaterally not true! Strength development … Read More
IT’S MONDAY!!! You’re yawning and rolling your eyes! I see it! Think again. Days of the week matter, and today is no exception. We live for Friday all week long, thinking about the celebratory events that will surely kick off a weekend of fun. This is totally backwards! Why such an emphasis on Friday and … Read More
What’s the secret to good form? There are some runners who run beautifully, like a gazelle, it’s just awe-dropping and inspiring to watch. I’m not one of them. My hips are sometimes off and therefore shoulders aren’t level. My feet sometimes hit the ankles and knees knock. Both are issues with hips and over pronation … Read More
We’ve all been there..It’s mile 18 of the marathon, you’re hitting “the wall,” and you squeeze down ONE…LAST…GU! At this point, you barely manage the taste, knowing fully well that your stomach is cramping up from the last three as well as the colored sports’ drinks that topped off each one. Sugar, chemicals, colors, and … Read More
GOT 10 MINUTES? I hear it all the time…I have no time for exercise, and believe me when I say the 5 a.m alarm to carve our exercise time gets old really quickly! Add to this, your usual walk-jog routine isn’t cutting it anymore! Plateau city! You walk and walk but don’t see results…it makes … Read More
Need inspired? When you don’t have a goal, it’s mighty hard to get inspired. Even harder when you aren’t feeding your soul with visual inspiration! So pick a goal, pick a race, PICK A DESTINATION! Whether you are trying to lose weight, get fit, or even just expose your family to new parts of our … Read More
INVEST SMALL, EARN BIG! It’s time to get real. I’m a workaholic. I could sit in front a computer or on the phone helping others at the cost of my own health, and sometimes sleep! It’s a love-hate relationship. Sometimes my OCD, type A personality will even compromise working out for my health coaching passion. … Read More
You’ve signed up for a half marathon, a 5K, or a new weight loss regimen, and now you’re pondering how much running is required. It’s something that plagues most runners, “JUST HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO RUN EACH WEEK to meet my goals?” It’s no surprise that this should be at the forefront of … Read More
YOU WANT TO START A RUNNING PROGRAM, BUT YOU THINK ONE OF THESE IS REQUIRED BEFORE EXERCISING?.. A) You must be lean. B) You must have Kenyan ancestry or at least natural athletic abilities. C) You should own a treadmill or have a gym membership. D) You must have incredible running clothes. E) None of the above If you … Read More
You’ve heard of a FOAM ROLLER? It’s the latest rage! Long before its popularity, I was introduced to BODY ROLLING, by my good friend, Karen Galliano…only with a ball, and with a larger range of purpose. Aimed at healing, wellness, and injury prevention, it also supports your goal of “getting in shape.” Here’s why. Body Rolling … Read More
