Make the foam roller your best friend and you’ll be happy in the long run. I know it’s a lot to ask. You’re done with your run, you do the basic stretches, and then you have to get onto the next thing. But besides running consistently, I think one of the best think you… Continue reading Foam Roller for Runners
Category: Fitness
Strava
Have you tried Strava? I set up a profile and I’m not sure I totally get it yet, but I’m a little obsessed with figuring it out. So, for those not familiar, Strava is basically a Facebook/Instagram for active people. It’s a website/app that tracks your athletic activity via GPS. You can start an account… Continue reading Strava
Running plantronics bluetooth headphones | A Review
I recently bought a pair of Bluetooth headphones and they have totally changed my relationship with running. I know it sounds dramatic, but hear me out. Like most people, I have been running with wired headphone forever. Sure, they have evolved, but despite the improvements, I could never get them to comfortably sit… Continue reading Running plantronics bluetooth headphones | A Review
Fartlek Run
So have you done a Fartlek run yet? It’s such a funny name, but the idea is so simple! It’s a very basic way to do speed work in distance running. I was actually hesitant to give a Fartlek run a try. I’m a big fan on putting on my headphones, coming up… Continue reading Fartlek Run
Podcasts for Runners
Listening to podcasts while running has completely changed my relationship with running. After a long break from distance running, I came back to it in September of 2016. I’m four years older than I was when I started running, but I enjoy it now more than ever and the long distances don’t bother me like… Continue reading Podcasts for Runners
New to the Gym
If you were a regular at the gym over the past few weeks, it’s likely you had your choice of treadmills or no problem getting your favorite bike in spin class. It’s hard to find a new gym goer the last week in December. And of course, come January 2, that will all change. At least for… Continue reading New to the Gym
Holiday Workout
Now that it’s the thick of the holiday season have you noticed something missing from your holiday workout sessions? Like, I don’t know – People??? If you’ve been hitting the gym or your regular class you might notice you have a little more breathing room than normal. With the holidays comes lots of… Continue reading Holiday Workout
benefits of kettlebells
A couple months ago I started taking a kettlebells class once a week. I know what you’re thinking. Can once a week really do much? I can’t tell you the science behind it. But I can tell you how I feel. In short: Much stronger. Particularly in my core and shoulders. Two places I… Continue reading benefits of kettlebells
Fueled By Frosting | Profile on Girls on the Grid
My latest post for Girls on the Grid is up! I’d love if you head over to the GOTG blog and check it out. I wrote a profile piece on the amazing and inspiring Sacramento local Jen, the brains and face behind Fueled By Frosting. Jen has run in numerous half and full marathons, including… Continue reading Fueled By Frosting | Profile on Girls on the Grid
First Marathon Experience
Ten days ago, I set off on my long distance run for the week. Maybe I’d hit 15 miles. Instead, I ended up having my first marathon experience by completely 26.2 miles. That really wasn’t my plan. It just sort of happened. Not that I wasn’t running regularly. I ran 13 miles a week earlier… Continue reading First Marathon Experience