This week I gave myself a bit of a break… The past few weeks my legs have felt like lead every time I ran and with a test in one class and my online class beginning this week I decided to give my legs a rest and spend some extra time on my classes. If you … Continue reading
This weekend between studying for a test I have coming up and a few short runs I’ve been digging into this new book, Running Strong by Dr. Jordan Metzl, courtesy of Runner’s World. (The book will be officially released tomorrow!) I can’t wait to share more details about it with you, but as of right now I’d say … Continue reading
I’ve written before about joining a run club (and how NOT scary it is!) and you’ve certainly seen my run club friends pop up in many of my posts and pictures – some of us even made it into Runner’s World this year! Jason and I were fortunate to not only find a group of … Continue reading
Do you ever have an experience that you want to write a post about, and you know somewhere in it there’s a point, but you’re not exactly sure what it is? Well that’s this post, so bear with me while I go on a bit of a ramble in hopes of finding my point! A couple … Continue reading
In case you missed it this week I shared a few running and yoga related blog posts! Zensah Ultra Compression Sleeve Review Yoga for Runners – Hamstring & IT Band Stretch Why I Walked Out of a Yoga Class RECAP (3/16-3/22) Monday – rest day (taught 1 hour yoga) Tuesday – 5 mile run & 30 minutes … Continue reading
Most people know where there hamstrings are, but as a runner there’s a good chance you’re also familiar with where your IT Band is (if not, lucky you!). Your IT Band is a ligament that runs from your hip down to your shin and it often becomes inflamed or tight in runners and can unfortunately … Continue reading
Disclaimer: I received a pair of Zensah Ultra Compression Sleeves to review as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! I am a HUGE fan of compression – seriously, it’s like hugs for your legs – so I was really … Continue reading
Wow, a whole week with no blog posts – it’s been awhile since I’ve let that happen! This week felt extremely busy, but I was fortunate to have a 3 day weekend this weekend because of some scheduling changes, so I’m spending some time playing catch up and hopefully I’ll be back on track … Continue reading
RECAP (3/2-3/8) Monday – 6 mile run and 1 hour spin class Tuesday – rest day Wednesday – 2 mile run & 6 minutes rowing machine Man is the rowing machine tough! I’m going to try to add it to my cross training and build up my time on it – any tips? (Nicole??) Thursday – rest … Continue reading
If you’ve been around Live Run Grow for awhile, you probably know that the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon was my first race EVER and that I sort of consider it an anniversary. Back in 2011 I went from being a total non-runner to choosing this race as my goal while fundraising in memory of my … Continue reading
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