Fitness

When Good is Good Enough: Progress over Perfection

September 27, 2017

Do you ever stop at good enough or is reaching for perfection a must? I recently came across a quote that struck a cord: “Don’t let perfection be the enemy of good.” I’d heard it before, but never took the time to think about it. What made me think deeper about it is my current …

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Healdsburg Half: My Next Race + New Perspective

August 7, 2017

Racing can be about fighting for a PR, but it can also be about enjoying the miles with friends. I just finished up the SF Half Marathon a couple of weeks ago, and I’m ready to start prepping for my next race. Before I talk about the next race, here’s the quickie recap of the …

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Morning or Evening: What’s the Ideal Workout Time

August 2, 2017

Every body is different, which is exactly why the ideal workout time isn’t one size fits all.  There are lots of opinions on when to workout. Will you burn more calories doing cardio first thing in the am? Will you be able to lift more weights in the evening? If your schedule and routine have …

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Staying Motivated: 5 Ways to Switch Up Your Race Training

July 13, 2017

Need that extra boost to keep running? Here’s how to stay motivated as you train for your next race. If you’ve ever excitedly signed up for a race, to only lose your motivation and interest in training a few weeks in, I feel ya. This happens to me often. I love signing up for new …

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Why It’s Okay to Fail at Your Resolutions

July 3, 2017

Six months into 2017 and it’s time to think about our 2017 resolutions, but more importantly, it’s time to look ahead.  Can you believe we’re halfway through 2017? We hit July 1 over the weekend and that means it’s been six months since we all set those big New Years Resolutions. So…whatever happened to those …

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Healthy Moves on the Horizon & Fresh Week Vibes

May 15, 2017

I’ve been enjoying life, and hey, I’m not mad about it. But I’m ready to focus on those healthy moves I love so much. This weekend was a whirlwind of activity and indulging. While I’m obviously sad the weekend is over, I’m ready to use today as a fresh start. My parents have been visiting, …

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