It's Monday night and I'm feeling full. Feeling burnt out and in need of something different, I allowed myself to slack off in most areas of my life the past few weeks. I knew today would be the day I dove back in head first, but I didn't know today would so obviously confirm that I needed to cut myself some slack. During my slacker weeks I felt guilty for not doing enough and not being enough. I … [Read more...] about Soundtrack of My Workout: I Feel Full
Say it, Do it! {A Hazard to Myself}
The Olympics end tonight, so I'm back to spending less time on my couch and back to regular updates. I have to admit the amount of lazy the Olympics have caused at my house has been pretty spectacular. Saturday morning I had a really spectacular run with the Lululemon Run Club. Seven of us meet at the store for a Summer Streets run. It was the best 14 mile run I've had all summer. In the past … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {A Hazard to Myself}
One for the Books
Did you have a diary when you were a kid? Mine was Hello Kitty and each entry closed by giving each day a grade. Most school days got a D-, while going to see Karate Kid got an A+. I believe I got the idea from Ramona (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Anyhow, today was off the charts. There's truly nothing more exciting than being in the same room as two of the most successful people in your … [Read more...] about One for the Books
Figuring Out What It Is I Need
Do you ever ache for a change, but you aren't quite sure what that change is suppose to be? Right now I'm aching. I'm feeling burned out in most areas of my life. I'm trying to listen intently to the voices deep inside my head to see what it is I'm suppose to do next and I think I'm figuring it out. One of the things I keep hearing over and over again is a craving to get back on my yoga mat. … [Read more...] about Figuring Out What It Is I Need
Say it, Do it! {Let’s Talk About Today’s Long Run}
{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 have an addictive personality and my current addiction is turning me into a couch potato. I just can't get enough of the Olympic Games. Today I headed out for my worst … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {Let’s Talk About Today’s Long Run}
Running Essentials: A Better Calf Stretch
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