Sunday was a rest day and I was still not feeling well, and didn't seem to have much of an appetite. Usually I am really hungry the day after a long run, so this was kind of strange. Not sure if maybe I did a good job of refueling on Saturday so my body had regulated itself better than usual? Anyway, I found myself not really in the mood for most of my usual food. However, the day did start out with ... Read the Post...
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Develop Your Fitness Routine to Stay Consistent and Motivated
People often ask me how I can work out almost every day, eat well, and live an overall healthy lifestyle without getting bored or overwhelmed, or just giving up altogether. Part of it may be my Type A personality that thrives off routine and consistency. Another part is the enjoyment I find in exercise and healthy eating. However, I wasn't always this way! In high school and college I did not enjoy exercising, I generally ... Read the Post...
Route 66 Marathon Training Week 3
Believe it or not, I am on day 19 of being sick. It is feeling like the slowest recovery process ever- the first week was a terribly sore throat, then it was a week of coughing, and now it's all head congestion/sneezing. Physically, I feel much better than I did the first week. I have been able to run, although early last week my breathing was still feeling harder than usual (plus it was hot and humid early last week). By ... Read the Post...
Route 66 Marathon Training Weeks 1&2
Hi there! After the longest blogging break I've taken in a while, I'm back. Sort of. I'll probably be somewhat sporadic this week as I have a bunch of other things going on, along with trying to catch up on life after vacation. Thanks again to Meredith and Laura for guest posting while I was away- if you missed their posts you should definitely check them out! Trader Joes Favorites for Runners Should Runners ... Read the Post...