Today on Tuesdays on the Run, we are chatting about core strength and workouts for your core. Many runners (ok, I'm referring to myself here) neglect any sort of core work, in favor of just running. Yet a strong core is important for running, especially for long distance running. … [Read more...]
I don’t like to exercise
No, really, I don't. At heart, I'm a lazy girl who would like to sit on the couch with a book and a beer. (Just for the record, running is not exercise. It's a drug. A very addictive drug.) I'm not a fan of the gym or going to classes or riding a bike for anything other than fun. Oh, sure, I talk a good game. I talk about how I want to cross train. I talk about how zen yoga is. I write great reviews about the awesome class I attended. And I mean all it before AND after. It's the during I have a problem with. I'm the one mentally cursing the instructor. I'm the one hating on the "pain" (ok, really it's just muscle burn). I'm the one peaking at the clock, willing it to go faster. But you know what, I'm still there. … [Read more...]
TTT: Confidence, consistency, and connections
1. Confidence - One of the best things I got out of the recent Blue Ridge Half Marathon is confidence. I've been questioning my ability to run far. I've been convinced I can never run fast again. I honestly wasn't really sure I could even finish the race (and this was before I saw that big ass hill!) While it was far from a speedy half marathon, it was a really good time, considering where I am in my training and what the course was like. McMillan says I could run a 2:06 half based on my recent 5k time (my 4 miler and 8k fall in line with this as well). And, based on my performance, I think McMillan is right. Without a mountain in the middle and with a few extra long runs to strengthen my feet, I do believe I could run a much faster … [Read more...]
TTT: Sore core, snacking, and confidence (+ bonus beer)
1. Today I can feel every breath I take and I can't lift my arms above my shoulders. Pretty sure that means I got a good workout yesterday. I'm really looking forward to class next week. There's also one of those social deals going on right now for a Core Barre class. I'm debating buying it. The place is hella expensive and not terribly convenient, so I'd likely only use my coupon and then never go back. Would you buy one of those deals just to get two workouts? I'm thinking I should, just to get the core work in. 2. I work from home. In fact, I work from my dining room table. As you might guess the dining room is right next to the kitchen. I spend significant chunks of my day fighting off the siren call of the refrigerator. … [Read more...]
