As someone who has conquered nearly every ultra distance under the sun…I’ve pretty much done every type of training program. Speed work, cross training, strength & flexibility, track work, high mileage, hill work, oh my. To me there is a method to ultra madness and really all of those things go in the recipe forContinue reading “Taking the LEAP…How to Gain Confidence to Dabble in the Ultra Distance.”
Category Archives: Motivation
Morning Runner Life Hacks – Or How to ‘Fake it til You Make It’.
First off I want to say a big time THANK YOU for those of you that care to read or comment and support me in my ultra racing endeavors. I read every one of your comments and as someone that actually loves being a blogger I appreciate all of you who read. I really stillContinue reading “Morning Runner Life Hacks – Or How to ‘Fake it til You Make It’.”
Weds Spin Playlist.
Hey there! I’ve got some hot tracks and throwbacks for your eardrums today!! Hope you enjoy this GOOD VIBES RIDE for my fellow instructors, spin cycle lovers and workout fanatics!! Check out my schedule to see where I’m teaching next, and as always follow along on Spotify where I post all of my workout playlists.Continue reading “Weds Spin Playlist.”
Weds Spin Playlist.
Hey there and happy hump day! Today is the day I share my workout jams with you today! I also have a spin cycling workout for my fellow fitness instructors. Let’s go for a ride! Be sure to follow me on Spotify plus see my teaching schedule here to see where I’ll be at nextContinue reading “Weds Spin Playlist.”
Weds Spin Playlist.
It is spin cycle Wednesday and I am here to deliver some new hot tracks and workout throwbacks! These songs are great for running, spin class or any high energy workouts! And of course I have a workout for my fellow fitness instructors. Check it out! And as always check out where I’m teaching classContinue reading “Weds Spin Playlist.”
Cold Weather Running Mantras.
Do you believe in running mantras? I certainly think it helps to have a few things you say to yourself to get you OUT THE DOOR when the temps are dropping. Because let’s be honest. It would be much easier to roll back into bed when it’s freezing out. So, here I am, the cheerfulContinue reading “Cold Weather Running Mantras.”
Birthday Run and 34 Lessons in 34 Years.
So a few years ago when I started running ultramarathons…I began a tradition of running my age in miles on my birthday. It is definitely a FUN thing to do, and really a great time to reflect on the many blessings over the years. I started this run early, and ran loops through some ofContinue reading “Birthday Run and 34 Lessons in 34 Years.”
12 of My Favorite Running Quotes.
1. Either you run the day or the day runs you. -Jim Rohn 2. It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle. -Richard M. DeVos 3. A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run toContinue reading “12 of My Favorite Running Quotes.”
Real Talk Tuesdays: On Running, Training and Staying in Your Own Lane.
Hey there! So I thought we’d start a little series that I would like to call ‘Real Talk Tuesdays’. Well, for me every day is a real talk kind of day, since this is my little space to rant and talk about training and such. But I always have a few thoughts rolling around inContinue reading “Real Talk Tuesdays: On Running, Training and Staying in Your Own Lane.”
8 Ways to Get Your Running Groove Back.
8 cloudy miles this morning before a busy work day. We have some rain coming in for the next few days which I am thankful for! Hopefully it will cool it down a bit. So I thought today would be a great day to talk about getting that mojo back. You know what I mean…thatContinue reading “8 Ways to Get Your Running Groove Back.”
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