I guess I would say I am back into the swing of things with training after being sick for a while. However, my cough is still lingering and it definitely impacted my race on Saturday (more on that tomorrow). Here is how the rest of the week looked: Monday: 5 miles easy, hip and core exercises Tuesday: 5 miles with 3 at MGP Wednesday: Total body strength workout and ... Read the Post...
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Thinking Out Loud: Catching Up
In the midst of my blogging break last week, I missed my two-year blogiversary! I think it was way more exciting to reach the one year mark. I wrote a whole post about it here! Over the past 10 years I have had issues with the same toe getting all beat up when I run long distances (especially in the summer). I wear running shoes a full 1-1.5 sizes bigger than my regular shoes and still have problems. I decided to ... Read the Post...
Comfort Foods on a Rest Day
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...
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...