Chances are if you’re a runner you know what your IT Band is (if not, lucky you!). Here are a few quick and easy poses (that you can even do while sitting and watching TV!) to show your IT Bands some love! begin seated crossing one leg over the other with knees stacked directly on … Continue reading
Two weeks of recaps since I never posted last weekend (oops!): RECAP (4/15-4/21) Monday – 60 minutes yoga Tuesday – 4.09 mile run (#BostonStrong) Wednesday – rest day Thursday – rest day Friday – lots of walking in the city Saturday – 75 minute restorative yoga class, 3 mile run Sunday – 3 mile run Yoga – … Continue reading
Dear Friends, I am going to let you in on one of my marathon training secrets – Cheribundi! I first discovered Cheribundi during training for Marathon #1 when my husband suggested I try it after he saw it at work (work being the lockerroom of a professional sports team, so it was a tip worth … Continue reading
I’ve clearly been a bad blogger. My apologies for falling off the face of the earth (again!). It’s not that I had a particularly busy week, but you know when you feel like you just can’t get out of your own way?? That’s how I felt this past week and to be honest blogging just … Continue reading
I love this quote by Kathrine Switzer (the first woman to run the Boston Marathon) and I have been meaning to post it for awhile. There is something so pure about running a marathon. People from all over the world, from all walks of life, all ages, all shapes and all sizes come together to … Continue reading
…do a squat! A squat is perfect to do post-run or race because this one quick and easy pose stretches all these areas: feet achilles tendon calves quadriceps hips back also good practice if you want to skip the porta-potty line on race day ** Tip – if you’re well balanced use your elbows to … Continue reading
RECAP (4/8-4/14) Monday – 5 mile run Tuesday – rest day Wednesday – 90 minute yoga class Thursday – rest day Friday – 75 minutes yoga class Saturday – 90 minutes of yoga, 1 hour on the elliptical Sunday – 3 mile run Yoga – 4.15 hours Weekly Mileage – 8 miles Monthly Mileage – 29 … Continue reading
First of all, my apologies for disappearing after my venting post earlier this week, but I’ve been busy (and frustrated!) dealing with some school stuff, my spring allergies decided to kick in full force, and to be honest I just didn’t feel like writing (or you probably would have gotten another post of me venting!). This … Continue reading
Do you ever have one of those weeks where it feels like everyone you run into is trying to knock you down?? I know it’s only Monday, so I guess it’s a bit early to say my “week”, but for this purpose we’ll say the last 7 days or so. **Fair warning – this post … Continue reading
RECAP (4/1-4/7) Monday – 5 mile run Tuesday – 90 minute yoga class Wednesday – 60 minute yoga class Thursday – rest day Friday – 5 mile run and 30 minute elliptical cool-down Saturday – 75 minute restorative yoga class and 3 mile run Sunday – 8 mile run (1 mile warm up, speed intervals of … Continue reading
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