Today we're back at Finish Line Physical Therapy with owner and Physical Therapist, Michael Conlon. This video will teach you how to do a dynamic stretch for both the gastrocmenius and soleus (the calf muscles). Other videos in this series include dynamic stretches for the hips and adductors (inner thigh). All of these stretches are dynamic and best if done both before and after your … [Read more...] about Running Essentials: A Better Calf Stretch
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Five Tips for City Running
Hi! I hope you're all at home snuggled up on the couch watching the Olympics tonight and feeling more inspired by the minute. Today, I'm honored to be blogging over on the Brooks Blog as a guest blogger (someone pinch me!). I haven't always been a city girl my Tennessee roots still show from time to time in the form of an accent or a "yes ma'am", adjusting to running in a big city took some … [Read more...] about Five Tips for City Running
Brooks Pure Project {Giveaway}
It's an exciting week. The Olympics are on and I simply can't get enough. And because I know you're probably as obsessed as I am or are busy trying to plan an Olympic Marathon watching party, I'll get straight to the point. Thanks to the lovely people at Brooks I'm giving away another pair of running shoes! I seriously can't say enough about how much I'm loving my Brooks running shoes. They've … [Read more...] about Brooks Pure Project {Giveaway}
Say it, Do it! {Giving My Workout a Mantra}
{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.} A good week, a bad week, a good week, a bad week. I feel that's the pattern I've been determined to break during this training cycle. Although, in reality the biggest … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {Giving My Workout a Mantra}
A New Sports Bra Find
It can be just as difficult to find the right sports bra as it is to find a pair of shorts that doesn't ride up. Our bodies are all shaped differently and each of us wants something a little different from a sports bra based on personal preference. I generally wear one of two different types of sports bras based off what activity I'm doing. For teaching classes such as spinning, boot camp, core … [Read more...] about A New Sports Bra Find
Spicy Sweet Potato Corn Hash
Monday night I arrived home from work to find dinner on the table. At my house we're trying to spend less money going out for meals by only eating one dinner out per week. My sweet husband kicked off the week by re-creating this recipe. Coming home to a plate full of colorful, healthy food was a great start to the week. Spicy Sweet Potato Corn Hash Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 1 tbl of oil … [Read more...] about Spicy Sweet Potato Corn Hash