Author Archives: Running on Faith

…let me count the ways. I’ve realized that in living with two people who aren’t fellow runners that the things I do look certifiably insane to them. I knew this existed when living alone, but it was easier to ignore. … Continue reading →

Monday – Strength Training Last week I wrote a post about trying to incorporate more balance into my routine. I realized the current routine I found myself in was just building each week on either weights or repetitions – and … Continue reading →

“Apprenticeship Personal Trainer”. It consists of 8 Saturdays of hands-on learning of personal training techniques, the ability to work under a master trainer and train clients, and at the end of the 8 weeks take your NASM – National Academy of Sports … Continue reading →

Last summer I didn’t run at all. As a new runner, I thought that’s what I was supposed to do when I was hurt. When I resumed training, the pain was still there. Imagine my dismay when I realized I … Continue reading →

I didn’t mean to skip my training reports for the past three weeks. Things have been busy, but that doesn’t mean that I let me training slip! In fact, I’ve taken care of myself even better over the past three … Continue reading →

If it isn’t obvious, my life is consumed by to-do lists. And yes, I am the type of person that writes something down just to cross it off. (What? Admit it.) My planner has been my haven, especially over the … Continue reading →

I admit that I like to see results right away. Who doesn’t? I work hard and the next day I want to see that change. Sometimes that’s what fuels me to move to continue that hard work. However, recently, I’ve … Continue reading →

You know the occasions and happenings in your life that you anticipate with so much excitement that you do not even know where to start to write about??? I am at that point. Friday the 17th ended my time as … Continue reading →

Each week I enter a long run as if I am going into battle. Usually the long run wins the battle and I feel like crap. But from my little knowledge of history, I’ve been told it is all about … Continue reading →

Monday – Rest I came off a full workout week and was planning on using Monday as my rest day. If I could have foreseen such a busy week ahead, I would have not made this a rest day. Sigh. … Continue reading →