How to Train for Your First Half Marathon
The half marathon can be the perfect distance. 13.1 miles is long enough to make you feel super accomplished but short enough to wrap your brain (and schedule) around the weeks of training ahead.
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Running and Yoga: The Perfect Pair
The increased body awareness developed by practicing yoga helped me improve my running form and I developed a more efficient and faster stride. Jill asked me to share my thoughts on how yoga has helped my running. I was more than happy to oblige. Jill and I have been following each other for a couple of years and…
A Running Coach Answers: How Do I Start Running?
How exactly do you start running? While the simplicity is one of the many reasons that running is such a fantastic form of exercise, the right plan, workouts, and gear can make the difference between becoming a runner or not sticking with it. Hi everyone! Thank you so much to Jill for having me guest…
6-Week Training Plan To Run Your First 5K
Cross the finish line of your first 5K strong with this training plan. Running a 5K is a great goal for new runners. You’ll have the starting and finishing lines as your motivation. The excitement and anticipation of running your first race will carry you through the 6 weeks of training. There will be days…
30-Minute Tone and Burn Treadmill Workout
Gauge the intensity of your workout without a heart rate monitor Happy Monday. Ok. Maybe not exactly happy if you stayed up late watching the Super Bowl. By the way, who won? Check this out. A new workout for the week AND you get Learn & Burn with gauging the intensity of your workout with Rate…
7 Ways To Run Faster
I’ve had running on my mind a lot lately. Maybe it’s the perfect running weather. Maybe it’s an added benefit of taking some time off from racing and high mileage intense training. Whatever the reason, I’m loving it. That tells me I needed the break. I’m not a running coach, but what I am is a…
Five Things Friday
checked luggage, Runner’s World, boot camp Good morning and happy Friday! It’s been a while since I’ve shared Five Things Friday and with so many good things going on it’s the perfect time. ONE On my flight home from LA after Blogfest some of my things were stolen at some point between checking my luggage at…
Meb For Mortals Book Review
Meb Keflezighi is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest runners of our time. I received a free copy of Meb For Mortals from Rodale Inc. (Runner’s World/Bicycling/Running Times) in exchange for writing a review. As always all opinions are my own. A new book on the bookshelf. As avid readers and runners, my husband and I were…
Layer Up and Stay Active This Winter
Thanks to Icebreaker for sponsoring today’s post, and providing me with active wear in exchange for my review. All opinions, as always, are my own. What better time to chat layering and staying warm for an active lifestyle during the winter than after a week off from work due to SNOWMAGEDDON. And, more snow in the…
Treadmill Review and Boredom Busting Workouts
This time of year my treadmill becomes my bet friend. We spend a lot of miles and time together. I’m teaming up with Michele aka NYC Running Mama and other runners to bring you a variety of treadmill reviews. You can check out the other reviews throughout the week or share your own at NYC Running…
Top 5 All Time Best Health and Fitness Decisions
Good morning #fifam! It’s actually Monday morning and with the day off I have some time to write blog posts for the next few weeks. More importantly I’m sitting here freaking out! My heart is literally racing. Want to know why? Good. Because I need to talk to someone and who better than the fitfam! I…
Running in 2015!
Let’s chat about running. Happy Friday and welcome to the first Fitness Friday of 2015! I love the sound of 2015. It feels energetic! That may have to do with the fact that after a year of minimal running, a recurring injury, correcting muscle imbalances and getting stronger my fitness focus for 2015 is returning to…