Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Today’s Training Tip Keep exercise affordable Excuses, Excuses Occasionally when I tell someone that I’m a personal trainer, their response will be something like, “I wish I could afford a personal trainer so I could get into shape.” I quickly jump into motivational mode while spilling […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Overview of the Week Before discussing each day’s workouts, here’s an overview of my workouts from this past week. Scroll beyond the infographic for daily details… Sunday Walking: 5K • Average pace: 14:28 minute/mile • Elevation gain: 133 feet • Start time: 8:31 AM • Location: neighborhood […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Unproductive, Maintaining, Productive About three weeks ago I noticed that my Garmin (affiliate link) stats were consistently showing my workouts as unproductive. I concluded that it was probably due to my average heart rate being a little higher due to my lack of acclimation to the increased heat. […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Global Running Day Even though I’m not running the miles I once was, I still make sure to get out for a run every year on the first Wednesday of June which is Global Running Day. With a client cancelation early in the morning, I quickly fit in […]
Disclaimer: This Rockbridge Gravel Grinder recap contains affiliate links… Rockbridge Gravel Grinder The Rockbridge Gravel Grinder showed up on our radar last fall after a few GravelRats friends rode the stunning route through the Shenandoah Valley in Raphine, Virginia. With two distances from which to choose – 42 miles and 62 miles – my […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Shut Up, Garmin After each of my rides and my walk this past week, Garmin (affiliate link) had to nerve to tell me that my workout was unproductive. LOL I’ve got to do a little research to see why, but perhaps it’s due to my average heart rate – I […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Memorial Day As we enjoy time with family and friends over a three-day holiday weekend, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember and honor our military members who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. These heroes gave the […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Fitting it all In After talking last week about how strength training is as routine to me as brushing my teeth, I missed my Wednesday lifting session. With a much lighter than normal Wednesday work schedule, I slept in until 6 AM and jumped into a paperwork project […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Strength Training The first time I was introduced to lifting weights was in college when I took a strength training class. Even as a health and physical education major, it was an elective class because at the time – I’m aging myself here – strength training was not […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Last DIY Project… For a While I’ve done it again… While I don’t love painting, I love a good challenge and certainly enjoy the refreshed look a good paint job can give furniture. The past two weeks found me starting two new projects: my little table and two […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Gotta Love a Good DIY Project Oh, hey there, remember me? It’s been a busy two weeks! In addition to working, working out, and managing a house, I decided there was no time like the present to finally tackle a big DIY project that I’d been putting off […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Following Up on Choosing a Sport Thanks for everyone’s input on my question last week regarding the possibility of making cycling my summer sport and running my winter sport. I think I have a plan and once the weather improves to the point to where I’m riding outside […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Focusing on the Current As I build my running miles back up to the staggering 6-9 mile per week I was running prior to my calf injury, I’ve got a big decision to make. Do I ramp the mileage back up during cycling season or do I keep […]
~ Runfessions ~ A collection of statements admitting that one is guilty of a variety of running crimes… It’s time again to join in on the fun and clear my conscience of recent running, biking, fitness, nutrition, and life in general faux pas. I know I’ll feel better when I’m done, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Yay for Spring With spring officially arriving on Monday, I was super pumped that the weather would start getting warm enough for this softie to ride outside again and sure enough, by Thursday the weather cooperated beautifully. Here’s to many more springlike days in the near future! […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Family Vacation in Charleston We’re home after seven fun-filled days in Charleston, SC with our sons and their families. Our days were booked with tours, delicious dinners, lots of walking, and even a parade. Even though I took my travel exercise tube kit (affiliate link), I never took […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links The Healing Process It’s always impossible to determine exactly what contributed most effectively to healing any injury. My calf strain went from feeling like I’d been kicked hard in the back of my leg to feeling remarkably well in just over a week. I’m able to take walks […]
Today’s Training Tip Make exercise a priority Excuses, Excuses I often hear from clients that the reason they don’t workout regularly is because they don’t have time. It’s the oldest excuse in the book, sometimes for legitimate reasons, sometimes not… Make Yourself a Priority It’s hard to put yourself first, especially for […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Another Injury Just as my back was starting to feel better and I was planning ahead to start back running, I injured my calf. Needless to say my workouts started out strong for the first half of the week, but became practically non-existent by the end of the […]
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links… It’s time to sit down once again with a beverage of your choice and chat – I’ll remind you that I don’t like coffee or tea so my drink of choice today will be water. Let’s chat about things other than just running, cycling, strength training, yoga, […]
