Now that another holiday season is fast approaching, its time to give ourselves a little needed attention. Let’s face it no matter how clean or healthy we think eat or how much we think we exercise, there is always room for improvement. Every time I challenge myself to keep a food journal and kick up […]
Burpees
I love doing accountability groups because, for me, fitness has no end. I am often asked questions about exercise or nutrition, so what better way to stay consistent in our fitness journey then to have a awesome support group. Why burpees? Burpees can be done anywhere. They do not require any equipment. They work the ENTIRE […]
5 Ways Hydrating Can Keep You from Hurting
That little 12-ounce bottle is truly a fitness enthusiast’s best friend. After all, adequate fluid intake during a workout is essential for comfort, performance, and safety. And the longer and more intensely you exercise, the more important it is to drink the right kind of fluids.
Denver Rock N Roll
Yesterday I completed the Denver Rock N Roll Half Marathon and it was an experience to remember. This race is one of the first I have done in a long time that I didn’t have tummy issues. Yes, as a runner many of us know that dreaded feeling. So I thought I would share with […]
Running Training and Consultation
Let me help you with your running training program, get one-on-one consultation on running techniques, shoes and equipment, or provide one-on-one coaching with you. Whether you’re training for a 5K, a 10K a half-marathon or a full-marathon, I can help you! Get a personalized training program with weekly email consultations and evaluations. If you’d rather […]
Foam Rolling: Your Tight Muscles’ Best Friend
One of the biggest obstacles for a new fitness enthusiast to overcome is the soreness that comes with using muscles that haven’t been used in decades. During infancy, we’re learning to fire muscles all over the place. As we grow, spend increasingly more hours in flexion, and use less and less of our God-given ranges […]
Sore, Hungry, and Slow
Source: P90X Newsletter 3 Signs That Show Your Program Is Working By Steve Edwards Exercise makes us feel great. It makes us less hungry. It helps us perform everyday tasks better. Besides our health and the way we look, feeling great, being less hungry, and performing better are exactly the reasons we put ourselves through […]
6 Tips To Help Your Race
It happens. You’ve been training for this race for months, but you cross the finish line just seconds shy of your PR. Frustrated isn’t the word. What do you have to do to beat yourself? Glad you asked. Top coaches, researchers and pro athletes give us the inside training secrets to make your next race—whether […]
Granola Bars
Ingredients: 8 oz old-fashioned rolled oats, about 2 cups 1 1.2 oz raw sunflower seeds, about 1/2 cup 3 oz sliced almonds, about 1 cup 1 1/2 oz wheat germ, about 1/2 cup 6 oz honey, about 1/2 cup 1 3/4 oz dark brown sugar, about 1/4 cup 1 oz unsalted butter, about 1 Tablespoon […]
Running St. George Marathon
It was a week ago today that I did the 25th St George marathon in Utah. That is pretty impressive. I drove with a couple of friends to Utah for this “easiest course you will ever run”. Looking back, I guess we all have our own definition of “easy”. The morning of the race we […]