Ice is a natural anti-inflammatory for recovery. So are ice baths, believe it or not, will aid in your muscle mending as well as with training and race performance. The shock of getting into a tub of ice is not entirely a fun filled event, however, when you soak in a tub of ice water […]
Motivational Mental Monday
How many times have we said or thought: “my schedule gets a little hectic, I enjoy participating in all sorts of fun events, but don’t have time” “I had to work late, didn’t get my workout in” “how will I ever stay motivated?” “I’m too slow & don’t want to slow anyone down” “I’m not […]
How Many Calories do You Burn?
First and foremost – congrats to everyone who raced this weekend….time to brag about your bling…. As you see the by the columns below, calories burned and what it takes to work off our unwanted calories. I thought you’d get a great chuckle (or shock) either way, wanted to pass this information along to you. […]
How many miles does it take to run off a cheeseburger?
Hello and happy health~ Congrats to all who had a fantastic race this weekend!!!! You all rocked it. 🙂 You’ve heard the old saying: “We are what we eat”, to an extent, it’s true. I had an interesting conversation not too long ago, I was asked, “how do you stay in shape? I want to […]
Running in the Heat
Hello and Happy Health, Your heart rate during the summer months with heat index, humidity and dew point can be excruciating. So ensure to train smart and hydrate accordingly. Did you know that during hot weather, people who exercise outdoors need to take steps to avoid heat injury? (source according to American Council on Exercise). […]
Tips & Tricks for Your Training Plans
Keep in mind your training plan is a guide, we can always modify according to your needs and please ensure to follow your plan. The key is consistency, if you must miss a day, it’s ok, please do not attempt to “make it up”. Move on to the next day of training and try not […]