{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.} This week I feel like I've found my stride. I didn't overexert myself teaching classes, didn't feel injured and managed to do all of my planned workouts (just on different days). … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {When it Becomes Routine}
Archives for July 2012
Push-Up Confessional
There are some things that make me feel like a wimp or embarrassed to be a fitness professional. Ultimately I realize it's my own expectations that cause the thoughts, but that doesn't change the fact the thoughts exist. Lately the thing that's been making me feel like a wimp are push-ups. Until recently, throughout my career I've had two clients in the history of time that I've allowed to do … [Read more...] about Push-Up Confessional
Repeat After Me: It’s Not You, It’s the Heat!
Let's discuss something that's on the mind of every runner right now, the heat. Initially, I was all "yay the heat is challenging and it will make me a better, faster, stronger runner!" Weeks later and I'm more or less "this heat is b.s. I hate it. Oh and I also hate running. I'm slow, out of shape and don't know why I thought training for a marathon was a good idea." Then today happened. I was … [Read more...] about Repeat After Me: It’s Not You, It’s the Heat!
Runner’s World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training
As you can imagine in a household of two trainers we have a large collection of fitness/health related books. I go through phases with them. At times it's all I read (in addition to memoirs). Other times I can't even imagine looking at another work related book. Right now I've been devouring every work related book I've come across. One of those books was the Runner's World Big Book of Marathon … [Read more...] about Runner’s World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training
Say it, Do it! {Take Two}
For more in formation on “Say it, Do it!” check out this post. Some mistakes I've made are never get repeated again. Other mistakes rear their head time and time again and yet I continue to make them. This week I ignored my gut instincts about doing workouts that weren't related to marathon training and I paid the price. I thought about just starting this whole training plan over again this week … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {Take Two}
Running Essentials: The Adductor Stretch
Today we're heading back to Finish Line Physical Therapy to talk about another essential stretch for all runners (and other athletes). If you missed the first video I did with Mike from FLPT check it out here. Since filming this video with Mike, I've been stretching my adductors religiously in between therapy sessions. Do you stretch your adductors? … [Read more...] about Running Essentials: The Adductor Stretch