Spoiled by fancy group fitness classes and struggle when it's just you and the weights? Here's how to push through and get the most out of a solo workout. Let me start by saying I absolutely love group fitness. So much so, that I've become a bit dependent on it. Can you even remember a time before group fitness was the standard…
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 half marathon training. I'm on…
Are you making the most of your travel opportunities? Sharing how I prioritize travel to get the most out of my experiences. Were you in Vancouver this weekend running the SeaWheeze Half Marathon? According to my Instagram feed, you probably were. Because it seemed like everyone was there. But I wasn't. Actually, though, I was supposed to be there. About 10…
Whole30 might be restrictive and challenging, but here's why I love it and am doing it again. Back in 2014, I did my first Whole30. And I was hooked. I had a really positive experience, I felt amazing after the 30 days, had increased energy, learned to be more careful reading food labels, cooked more and depended less on processed…
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 SF Half: The race was…
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 been shifting, perhaps you're struggling…
