I want to start a movement to shift a specific trend. A long-standing tradition that forces participants to do one thing I really despise. Sitting. You’ve all heard of the “business meeting”, right? A group of people sitting, sometimes for hours at a time, discussing an event, brainstorming, planning, whatever members of the corporate world … Continue reading »
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Strong Core Challenge!
It’s Tuesday! Only 2.5 more days ’til the Memorial Day weekend festivities begin. (Half day on Friday for me!) Fabulous. In un-related news…I don’t know about you guys, but I seriously need to work on a stronger core. We all know that having a strong core is vital to running; it improves your form and … Continue reading »
You’re Not in Kansas Anymore
Does no one else deal with extremely sore muscles after races? My calves, hamstrings, and quads still hurt from Saturday, but I’ve been reading all sorts of comments about peoples’ great, grand, awesome shake-out and recovery runs on Sunday and today, with no mention of heavy, lead-like legs. If my foot wasn’t sore I think … Continue reading »
March Challenge – Be Uncomfortable
I’ve decided I need a workout challenge. Who doesn’t love a good challenge? I need a little push. I’ve found myself avoiding certain exercises I know to be beneficial for gaining strength (one of my goals) simply because I despise them. However, a beneficial, heart-pumping workout is one that makes you uncomfortable. A hard run … Continue reading »
