Today's post is going to be a bit different than usual. I'll be sharing some of my thoughts on the book Running Like a Girl: Notes On Learning To Run by Alexandra Heminsley and joining in the Running Book Club this month with Wendy! I'm a sucker for a good running book, and when I saw this listed in the monthly link-up I was intrigued. However, I can be picky about running books and want to be able to ... Read the Post...
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We’re Not In Baltimore City Anymore…
It's been just over three months since we moved out of our little condo in Baltimore city and into a house out in the suburbs. While part of me feels like the time has flown by, I also feel like I have been living here for alot longer than three months! As I talked about when we first moved, there were alot of adjustments to make. One of which being that I no longer had easy access to the well-lit paths of the ... Read the Post...
Scenes From The Weekend And Weekly Recap
Hello and Happy Monday! Not that most Mondays are happy, but it's good to say at least, right? This weekend flew by, as most do, and even though we didn't have much going on we still stayed pretty busy! I'll start by recapping last week's workouts, and then share some scenes from the weekend. Monday: Iron Strength Workout, foam rolling Tuesday: Pre-Run Glute Exercises, 5 miles following this 5k ... Read the Post...
Pre-Run Glute Activating Exercises
A few people have asked about the exercises I do before a run. I usually use some glute activating exercises as part of my warm-up, depending on what kind of workout I am doing that day. This is my current collection of exercises, and I usually choose abut 3-5 before I head out for my run. Many of these I learned in PT, others I found online or learned in group fitness classes. Please read my disclaimer about the ... Read the Post...