Fitness is such a big word that means a LOT! At it's simplest definition, fitness is any activity that moves your body from one place to another.
For me, my journey these past few years have included a lot more than just running and CrossFit.
For example, this blog began way back in 2006 when I was so frustrated with a very lengthy running injury. I was forced to do other things while recovering from that injury. Spinning. Swimming. The stupid stair climber (I refuse to say climbing stairs because I didn't do that. I was stuck on a mind-numbing piece of machinery).
Those other activities all fall under my Fitness category.
Once I got back to running regularly, I stayed with the gym and focused on those Body Pump classes. I LOVED strength-training.
Then, CrossFit came along and changed my life (for the better). I can't praise CF enough and I do it plenty.
But then life happened and I got stuck in the biggest rut of my adult life. No more running or CrossFit or even, Fitness.
2018-2019 saw a return to more consistent running, but nothing else.
For 2020, along with running, I am returning back to more Fitness workouts. I have lost a lot of strength gains I had while at CrossFit. I tried to return but there are way more things I CAN'T do than things I can.
A return to a small gym with group classes is just what I want and need to slowly build my body back to its former glory. I am so excited for December 2019 and beyond!
Do you want to be a morning runner? Do you know people who seem to thrive in the morning? They wake up loaded with rocket fuel and just tackle the day before the day can tackle them? Do you wish you could be half that perky? I have a secret. I once was a morning …
It’s been almost 2 years since I last consistently enjoyed CrossFit and I have missed it tremendously. In 2 years, I’m noticeably weaker. Running is fantastic for what I love about running. It’s “my” thing. But, it doesn’t keep me strong. Not only do I notice how much weaker I am, I notice my posture …
The year is ——-> <——- this close to being halfway over and my gym routine is not exactly routine. I’m consistently running, but not consistently hitting the gym for classes or the weights room. I’m consistently hitting the couch with my Kindle and not one bit ashamed. I’m now a more well-rounded individual with all …
January 2018 is off to a smashing start. By “smashing”, I mean I haven’t even turned on my Garmin. It’s colder than Elsa’s castle and I just haven’t felt like turning on the treadmill. I’m still fighting off this weird “flu-like” virus that keeps trying to jump on me every few days and I’m not …
I’m so excited about this new feature. Workout Wednesday is all about the many other ways to workout other than running. Many people run exclusively. Their bodies are made for running and they rarely need anything else. Think about those graceful gazelles at the starting lines. So light they almost float through a race. I, …
I registered for the Rock’n’Roll Virginia Beach half marathon last week! And this time, I’m actually going to stick to a plan and possibly continue the plan into a full marathon in December. Now that I’m signed up, I decided to stick to the tried-and-true Hal Higdon plan. His training plans have guided me to …
I’m slowly building base miles after the week of IT band torture. This was the last week of school and that means some stress miles happened. I still don’t have a hard and fast training plan or race scheduled. Until I get school out of the way, I’m just wallowing along. Tuesday-5 miles Thursday-3 miles …
This was a much better week! Last week, I had to deal with some IT band issues and cranky hip. Things seemed to have settled down and I got in a few more miles this week. Each run was slow and easy. I focused on enjoying running and not hard training. Monday-3miles Wednesday-2.5 miles Thursday-2 …
4 miles. That’s ALL I got this week. I took Monday off to rest up and when I ran Tuesday morning, my IT band seized up bad. It’s been years since I felt this kind of IT pain. I knew from experience to stop running and try to remember all the at-home things my physical …
Got a long trail run in this morning! It feels so good to be back on the dirt, roots, and stones. The race is in 2 weeks and this may be the longest run I get in. 8 miles on my trails is brutal. Monday: 5 miles Tuesday: 5 miles Wednesday: 4 miles Friday: 3 …
Ramping up some miles, lately. I feel some nasty allergy stuff coming on and I just feel worn down this week. It’s a talent. We can’t all do this. Monday-3 miles Tuesday-3 miles Thursday-5 miles Saturday-7 miles Total-18 miles.
This was an unplanned cutback week. Unplanned as in, excessive vomiting means I only ran to the garbage can. No miles Tues-Thurs. Light miles Friday. Nothing this weekend. Monday-4 miles Friday- 2 miles Total: 6 whopping miles. Yeah, well, plans can change quickly around here.
This is the last Friday in February. Let that sink in. This time next week, March will come roaring in and winter won’t be far behind. Alabama people may seem like we do not know a whole lot but we know our weather. If winter misery didn’t sit for a spell in February, we better …
As part of our school employee health program, we have to have a Wellness Screening every year. I wasn’t thrilled about this when it first started, but it’s a minor screening and it’s things I need to know every year. Every year, I get a pretty darn good result. Glucose is within range, good cholesterol …
Monday: 3.3 miles Tuesday: 2.3 miles Wednesday: 4.3 miles Thursday: 2.5 miles Saturday: 4 miles Sunday: 5 miles Total: 21.4 miles. I’m getting better
This week. Monday: 3.1 miles Tuesday: 2 miles Wednesday: 4 miles Thursday: 2.3 miles Saturday: 4 miles Sunday: 4 miles Total: 19.4 miles. I will take that and a bag of low-sodium chips. Currently training: Rock’n’Roll Dallas on my birthday weekend. If you want to join the fun, use code KATRINARUNS for a $15 discount!
It’s almost Christmas and you need a gift for your favorite runner. Now what?? Here is my list of best ideas for 2016. This list includes ideas for all budgets and most are available for quick shipping. 1. Fashletics– motivational jewelry for all runners. I wear my “dig deep rise up” daily. I never take …
Getting in a 5K on a cold winter day is just about perfection. If I had to pick a favorite time of year to run, these cold-but-not-miserable days in early December would rank pretty high on that list. I went to the park to get these miles done for the Virtual Run series. I should …
Here in Alabama, it seems like the summer will never end. Since the middle of March, we have our typical long summer-like heat and humidity and I know I’m ready for some fall weather. Living in the wet blanket of humidity is not easy when I’m constantly on the go from early morning until late …
Fall race training is off to a good start. I have been doing a mix of morning and late afternoon running at the park and at the trails. I have a couple of fall races with Rock ‘n’ Roll coming up and I hope to go back to my old stomping grounds with some local …