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Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon Recap: the BQ, the Bust, and Everything Else

In the final weeks leading up to the Rock'n'roll San Diego Marathon, I had the overwhelming urge to stop talking about the race. Somehow, it felt like talking about it would jinx everything. Now that the race is over, I have so much to tell you! The Problem with My Training I was afraid. I was stuck fearing that I wouldn't get the outcome I wanted. I was scared I couldn't hit the times I needed … [Read more...] about Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon Recap: the BQ, the Bust, and Everything Else

Inspire Daily: An Interview & Inspiration for the Weekend

Most likely you've heard about many of the Brooks sponsored athletes such as marathoner Desi Davila and ultra marathoner Scott Jurek. But, what you may know is that Brooks also has a team of everyday athletes called Brooks I.D. (inspire daily). The members of this group are coaches, mentors and leaders. Some win age group awards, while others are winning the war with other personal struggles. … [Read more...] about Inspire Daily: An Interview & Inspiration for the Weekend

Say it, Do it! {attitude of gratitude}

I hear about sleep schedules quite often from my sister who has two boys, ages 4 and 2. Last week I felt like a baby being sleep trained. Deciding to make sleep a priority took discipline. I set my bed time between 9:30-10:00 and stuck to it, except for one night. Thursday night, I stayed up late and slept in, but got right back on schedule Saturday night. When creating any new habit, it takes … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {attitude of gratitude}

Tips for Incorporating Mini Workouts into a Training Schedule (+ a mini workout you can do now!)

There's no reason to neglect strength training while training for a race! Simple, short and effective workouts are where it's at. Strength work while training for a race will most likely vary from when you're in an "off season". In fact, it should be different. The biggest struggle my clients face when they begin working with me, is fitting in strength work. It's also usually the first thing to … [Read more...] about Tips for Incorporating Mini Workouts into a Training Schedule (+ a mini workout you can do now!)

Say it, Do it! {sleep & a success story }

Let's start this week off with a SIDI success! @fitchicknyc Ran the Toronto half marathon today! Never in my life did I think this day would even exist! But it did today!! #sayitdoit — Neesha de Jour ღ (@neeshalicious_) May 5, 2013 Congratulations to Neesha who set a goal, said it out loud, and did it! How has SIDI impacted your workouts, health, fitness or running goals goals? Share in the … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {sleep & a success story }

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