Tag: Workout

Running Injuries and What I’ve Learned

Running. It is my favorite sport. I’ve made so many good memories through running. I’ve made so many good friends. I’ve run so many races. And I’ve gotten injured so many times. The first injury that I remember was peroneal tendinitis. It happened right after my  11 

Fitness Fridays!

 We are officially in half-marathon training week number 2! (Let the fun begin!) This week I struggled with wanting to run more, but also trying to stick to the training plan. I’ve learned the hard way, that too much, too soon usually ends in injury. 

Fitness Friday!

   So, Fitness Fridays have been kind of on the back burner. I still am working out,  just documenting it has not been top priority. However, since I just started training for my 2nd Half Marathon (!) it will be easier to document what I 

How to Beat the Treadmill Blues

So you want to run, but it is -30 out? Never fear, there is a solution to that! Its name is: the treadmill. For most people, (myself included at one point), the treadmill seems like a death sentence. Even for the most avid runners, treadmill boredom 

Fitness Friday II

 Welcome back to Fitness Friday! (Week of January 11- January 18) Monday: (AM) 5 mile run @ my training pace (8:34) on the treadmill.  (PM) nightly routine. I’ll share that with you all sometime soon! Tuesday: 2.50 speed training, weights, arms. (PM) Night routine Wednesday: 

Fitness Friday I

Welcome to fitness Friday, this is the time when I am honest and share what I did (or did not do) for my workout plan for the week. Let’s rewind and take a look at what I was able to accomplish.. Saturday: 5 am, 3 mile run 

Christmas Circuit Workout

With Christmas quickly approaching, family parties to attend, and shopping to conquer it is hard to fit in a workout. Yesterday was one of those days for me. However, through the years, I’ve learned that a quick circuit workout can still be effective (not to