Category Archives: Exercise

Mornings

My strength training sessions have gradually increased in time and I am finding myself in need of free time in the evening. Solution? Recommit to a morning workout routine. But the solution does not seem so easy. Especially when I … Continue reading

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Packing for different conditions

When I was packing for Ragnar, I must say that it was a little nerve wracking to pack for three runs. I made a list of all the running essentials I’d want to have with me. I first thought up … Continue reading

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CPT!

I hope you didn’t laugh too hard at my video! Within the past few weeks, I’ve had exciting news to share but have had to hold off until everything worked itself out. This summer I will be attending a Personal … Continue reading

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Injury prevention Video

So, I decided that instead of writing about the exercises I utilize for injury prevention, I’d show you! Bear with me as this was really one of my first videos. I’ll be sure to utilize the help of a roommate … Continue reading

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So you want to start weight training?

From one beginner to another… 1. Buy a little notebook – I was late to the game in this and I wish I started tracking it from the beginning, but if you want to see improvements and cut out on … Continue reading

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Non-running challenge

5 days of consecutive hot yoga later and I’m still here. A couple of observations: 1. Water consumption has SKYROCKETED. 2. Laundry reeked. 3. I started craving “cleaner” foods like fruits, and I felt more balanced in my eats this … Continue reading

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Hot yoga win!

There were always poses that I would get to when I attended yoga off and on that I wouldn’t attempt or complete. I would say, “Next time” knowing full well that I did not know when the next time would … Continue reading

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Hot yoga fail

I received an unlimited free week of yoga to corepower yoga. About two years ago, I quickly dabbled in a bikram yoga class in Berkeley and was insanely intimidated, and embarrassed. I left feeling defeated and turned off by the … Continue reading

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Week 3/14-3/20 Workouts

Monday – Core, Arms, and 4.0 miles easy, 9:26 pace Before running, I headed to the gym to do some core and upper body. Then, I met my friend Maddy at our usual spot and took off for 4 miles. … Continue reading

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