Did y’all know that MAY is finally here? That’s a very special month for me. It includes some memorable moments throughout the years. Many tears shed during May. Many bottles of headache medicine are used. It is filled with ice cream, awards days, play days, water days, superslide days, and that final day in May …
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I am in a post-illness slump lately. I think its more of a “too much too soon” thing. I totally skipped the half-marathon because the pneumonia came right back with a vengeance and by Saturday, I had NO voice left. I did run in our local 5K with Ainsley’s Angels and it was a fantastic …
Originally published for US News Eat+Run Not long ago, the only electronic gadget worn by runners was a watch. If someone was a gadget geek, they might have the Timex with a lap feature to keep up with mile times for a training run. Today, wearable fitness technology is growing exponentially. With the advancement …
I eased back into some CrossFit workouts this week. The lungs are finally recovering from this late spring pneumonia. I took it slow and easy, working on form. I pride myself on good form and refuse to sacrifice it for a better time. CrossFit Workout 1 AMRAP in 12 minutes Run 400m 10 double unders …
FINALLY!! I have a place for all my medals and racing bibs. This was an easy project. I bought “paintable” shutters from Home Depot. I had to ask for them because I didn’t know the paintable ones are already a smoky grey color. Make sure to get ones that are louvered. They have the space …
Spring break was very very busy! But I did get in some CrossFit and some running. Right now I’m just trying to maintain basic mileage and get in 3 XF workouts a week, either at the box or at home. I have a couple of races coming up soon, a 10k this weekend and a …
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless. As a teacher, amateur photographer, health/food blogger, music fanatic, and avid fitness tech geek, I use my phone a LOT. With apps such as Pinterest, Foodgawker, Jawbone UP, UnderArmour 39, DailyMile, Polar Loop, and Pandora, I use a lot of data on …
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless. Two things for today. I’ve been using both of these a lot lately and I’m very impressed with both. 1. Sol Republic Relay Headphones These are all about sound quality. I have used several different kinds of headphones for intense CrossFit workouts, …
Lately, I have been using my Under Armour performance monitor to assess my workout intensity. It uses my heart rate and workout duration to determine the intensity of my workout and it gives a Willpower score (scale 1-10) based on those parameters plus my age, weight, height. I have a detailed review of the Armour …
(also called Squat Thrusters) You often see this exercise in CrossFit workouts but the burpee has been around a long time and for very good reason. It is one of the most efficient all-body movements that build power, strength, and conditioning. Just doing a few of these will leave you struggling to maintain good form …
This time of year, the country is dealing with a massive Arctic blast of cold weather that has many runners heading to the gym for a treadmill. With wind chills plunging below 0 degrees, a treadmill sounds like a fantastic idea. I personally can’t stand a treadmill, but it is the best option during extreme …
For years, there have been 2 distinct groups in typical gyms across the nation. Those who lift plates and those who lift the pretty pink weights. And usually these two areas are strictly divided by men and women. You would have the occasional woman in the plate lifting area working on keeping her shotput scholarship. …
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Under Armour. I love new running gadgets, especially gadgets that give useful feedback and gadgets that have the potential to improve my motivation and performance. The last time I got this pumped about a running gadget, it was almost 5 years ago. What is …
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless When I got my very first iPhone after being a Blackberry user for years, I knew I was smart to wait. I had to wait for the iPhone to go live on the Verizon network because I refused to give up the …
Don’t laugh. It does get cold in Alabama and these past 2 weeks have been frigid. We actually turned on the big central heater, which caused the house to smoke up due to dust in the vents burning, and we even put a quilt OVER the down comforter. We are cold weather wussies. I’m running …
This post is sponsored by FitFluential, LLC on behalf of Koss There are just a few more shopping days left and if you’re still looking for a gift for the fitness fanatic in your life, I have a great idea and it won’t break the bank. Koss Fit Series headphones. Koss’ female designers teamed up …
This post is sponsored by FitFluential, LLC on behalf of Koss It’s time to buy something for the runner in your life but you’re not sure where to begin? I have some ideas. These are a few of my favorite things for running or working out in the gym. 1. Koss FitBuds and FitClips. …
This week is the start to a very busy holiday season that is fast approaching! It is also the start of those great ideas “When I decide to __________ in January……” We all get to that point in the fall when we put off healthy habits and instead, think about the great changes to make …
With winter waiting around the corner, even for Alabama, race training is at a standstill since I’m fighting off strep throat, sinus infection and now bronchitis. Since I refuse to give into lack-of-training depression, I might as well mention a few things I WAS using a couple of weeks ago. To run long, I have …
We have all seen it. The pictures at any track meet, local 5K, the Olympics. Runners sitting on the ground or standing in various stages of stretching. Over the past few years, more and more studies are coming out proving that this type of “hold for 30 seconds” stretching can be counter-productive. Think of it …