It's almost been two weeks since I attended class taught by Jillian Michaels. While it's starting to feel as though it didn't really happen, parts of it are still clear in my mind and will remain so for a very long time. I want to start this conversation off by telling you that celebrity trainers don't necessarily impress me. I know that sounds jaded and harsh, but the truth of the matter is … [Read more...] about Working Out with Jillian Michaels
Pronation & Supination: What You Might Not Know About Your Feet
Last year I had the pleasure of meeting Karen Litzy, MSPT host of the radio show Healthy, Wealthy & Smart. She has generously offered to answer some questions here each month. If you missed the first two Q & A's check out these posts: Foam Rolling: Things You May not Know about Your Cylindrical BFF Runner's Foe: Shin Splints Stop Ignoring Pain: 5 Signs it's Time to See a Doctor Today … [Read more...] about Pronation & Supination: What You Might Not Know About Your Feet
Say it, Do it! {On Track}
{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.} I don't want today to end. The weather is perfect and I just want to sit in Central Park all day people watching. I ran the longest I've ran since training for the Chicago … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {On Track}
On the Run: Feelings I Want to Avoid on the Starting Line
Days until NYCM: 78 Number of eye-rolls from the husband when I bring up marathon training for the one billionth time: I can't count that high Running is not my everything, but it does mean a lot to me. It's that thing I've been able to rely upon for years when I need to deal with life, a bad mood, anger, or to hash out something that's been stuck in my head for days. Assign the words "marathon … [Read more...] about On the Run: Feelings I Want to Avoid on the Starting Line
Q & A Thursday
I'm so excited so many of you are interested in joining the Book Club. I'll send out an email before the end of the month for September dates, times etc. Today, I'm introducing something else new, Q & A Thursday. It's simple and easy. Each week I'll answer a fitness/health/running related question submitted by YOU via twitter, Facebook, email, or good ole fashioned snail mail (though if you … [Read more...] about Q & A Thursday
Book Club
Last night I finished reading Dominique Moceanu's memoir, Off Balance. Last month I realized I hadn't read a single fiction book so, I made it my goal to read one asap. When I read the preview version of Dominique's book on my iPad, I knew it had to be my next read. I'm giving up on the idea of reading fiction for now. Never being an elite athlete of any sort, I was surprised by how much I … [Read more...] about Book Club