The exercise ball has become my friend, and I hope yours too! It adds fun to the workout, hits many muscle groups, and requires balance too. When you add these variables, you’ll get more “bang for your buck” than if you just hit the gym equipment. And of course, I love the added benefit of … Read More
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HAVE A BALL, PART ONE
When you’ve hit a plateau in weight loss, you’re feeling a bit “burned out” on your normal routine, or you need a challenge to hit that next level, it’s time to HAVE A BALL! I love the exercise ball, because it requires balance and engages more than one muscle group. Grab an exercise ball, and … Read More
GASPARILLA GADGETS
THE GASPARILLA CHALLENGE OF RACES IS AN AMAZING WEEKEND OF ENERGY, FUN, AND NEARLY 31 MAGICAL MILES. AS A PACER, I ALSO DISCOVERED NEW RUNNING GEAR, WHICH I NOW CONSIDER MY “GO TO’S” FOR COMFORT, OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, AND…OF COURSE, FASHION TOO! RooSPORT 2.0 As a marathonpacing.com pacer, I was fortunate enough to try out this … Read More
CLOTHES MAKE THE RUNNER!
As we head into the Holiday – and equally important running season, please take note: Your clothes matter, especially when working out… …And, I don’t just mean for looking your personal best, though that’s also important! Let’s dive in…but first I must clear the air right out of the gate. I am not paid to endorse any … Read More
STRONG ARMS = STRONG RUNNER!
This isn’t rocket science, running requires only a good pair of shoes and putting one foot in front of the other! What you might not think about is your core strength or even less likely your arms and how they make you a more efficient runner. Just 10 to 20 minutes a few times weekly … Read More
MARATHON RECOVERY FOR STRENGTH
MARATHON RECOVERY TIPS To optimize your marathon performance and to prepare for your next race, active and deliberate recovery are critical. With attention to the following points, you will be less sore and will become stronger for your next run. I take my recovery very seriously, so that the next race is set for success. … Read More
NO EXCUSES!
YOU SAY THERE’S NO TIME FOR FITNESS? Between Halloween parties, errands, and training others, it’s challenging to fit in a workout for me! Look to the car, my friends! There’s really no reason to dismiss fitness from your schedule, yet I hear this all the time,… “I don’t have time to exercise!” Nonsense, I say! … Read More
SUMMER TREADMILL TRAINING
THE TREADMILL IS YOUR FRIEND! I routinely have the same discussion with my training buddies, uttering the same words… ” the treadmill is a perfectly great tool for marathon training.” They don’t believe me. The rigor of indoor, treadmill running is always up for debate by many runners, yet I think you will see why … Read More