It’s happening. No it’s really happening. The last 3 weeks of training have been exhausting but successful. I have managed to get all but one long run completed. This weekend I’m...
Category: barre, cross training, Marathon, marathon training, Marine Corps Marathon, yoga Tags: Cross Training, Marathon training, marine corps marathon, mileage
My last 2 weeks have been spent in Florida, in that tropical sun, heat, and humidity. My first week was spent in Orlando for a business trip. I goaled myself to...
Category: balance, cross training, heat, marathon training, Training Tags: Cross Training, Fitness, Marathon training, Running, Vacation
Everything that I have read regarding training stresses the importance of the weekend long run. I understand that and do not question the methodology. So no matter what I do each...
Category: Back to the Future, cross training, DC, Tone It UP, Training Tags: Back to the Future, Cross Training, Marathon training, tone it up, training
Hello All! So it begins! Last week marked the start of my 19 week training program for the Marine Corps Marathon. 19 weeks is a long time, you say? Yes, I...
Who’s ready to get crazy with a 2 week recap? 2 weeks ago I planted a garden. Yes that’s right. Early this May, I decided to finally plant that herb garden...
Category: barre, cross training, DC, DC Summer, half marathon, Training Tags: Barre, Cross Training, DC Summer running, Half marathon training, Marathon training, training, Washington DC
Another week in the books! I write this as I enjoy my rest day and a nice glass of white wine (it’s deserved). Some weeks are smoother than others. This week...
Category: barre, cross training, half marathon, Training, yoga, Zooma Tags: Cross Training, Half marathon training, training, Yoga, Zooma Annapolis
For the last 8 weeks, I have been taking barre classes. I’d heard amazing things about them so my interest had been piqued. I was told barre classes were challenging, a...
Category: Classpass, cross training, Spring, Training Tags: Barre, Classpass, Cross Training, Half marathon training, training
Last week was a success training wise. I’m still learning to listen to my body and still push myself, so training is a work in progress, but I’m very happy with...
Category: barre, cross training, spring training, weekly recap, yoga, Zooma, Zooma Ambassador Tags: Barre, Cross Training, Half marathon training, weekly recap, Yoga, Zooma Annapolis
Cold weather can be a huge deterrent for me to exercise outside. When I say cold I am referring to snowy, icey or general wet conditions when combined with cold weather....
After the pain I experienced in my knee during Disney, I knew it was time to finally go to a doctor. I am not a stranger to orthopedists. Roughly 10 years...
Category: cross training, Gym, Injury, recovery, Swimming, Training Tags: Patella, Physical Therapy, Race Prep, runner's knee
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