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Weekly Training Log: January 16th-22nd, 2023
January 16th: Off Recap: Decided that an off day was best. Was going to take my run outside in the afternoon, but after a long day I decided an off day was best for the mind and body. January 17th: Workout: Easy Morning 5k Recap: Morning run was back! I stick to there is nothing better! I did an easy 3 miles on the treadmill. I ended the evening with a full body lift. My original goal for the new year was to focus on lifting first, running second. Well my mental health keeps choosing running. In this stage I’m going to put running back first and make it a…
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Treadmill and Dumbbell Only Circuit
Circuit workouts are the best if you are short on time looking to get the most out of the time you have. I also use treadmill and dumbbell only circuit workouts when I am traveling and have access to a hotel gym. Circuit workouts are also great if your goal is weight loss. Combining strength workouts with treadmill running allows for your heart rate to stay more elevated and in return you burn more calories. Getting the benefits of cardio and lifting within one workout. Win! If you need video tutorials of the strength moves in this treadmill and dumbbell only circuit or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach…
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Running Safety Must Haves
Running safety is an extremely important topic. There have been way too many stories of women attacked or almost attached while running in recent news. It is unfortunate, but if you are a runner, especially female, you need to think about safety when out on the run. Recent articles HERE and HERE. These are just a few of way too many. You can find a blog post all about running safety tips HERE. This posts is all about running safety must haves. Your first step is to figure out when and where you are running and then assess what safety equipment is needed. For example, will it be dark, will…
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Weekly Training Log: January 9th-15th, 2023
January 9th: Run: Easy 3.1 Miles Recap: Back to morning miles! Felt amazing. Something about the morning miles just hits different! I did an easy 3 to ease back into things. I took a few days off again to let my leg rest. I was hyper aware of it today, and it was a little tight but nothing crazy or painful. I’ll take each run easy and one day at a time until I feel 100%. Spend the rest of the day walking around Disney World! January 10th: Run: Recap: More Morning Miles! Run felt nice and easy. I did the first two miles at a 1% incline, which actually felt great. I…
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Bodyweight Workout for Runners
Below is a Bodyweight workout for runners. Bodyweight workouts are a great way to get strength workouts in anywhere. Traveling, before or after a run, while playing with your kids in the playroom. They are great when you need to fit in a quick workout and are short on time. This particular circuit is for time. I like these because they are a fixed amount of time. You aren’t having to figure out how to shorten a workout, where you take shortcuts. Instead this workout is in 5min segments with built in rest. Do as many rounds as you have time for. If you give this Bodyweight Workout for Runners…
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Running for Weight Loss
Running for weight loss can be different than running for a time goal. It is important to know what your main goal is when you start. **Disclaimer: talk with your doctor before you start any new fitness or weight loss journey/goal. In my opinion it is hard, if not impossible to do both at the same time. If you are starting as a beginner you will see your times decreasing quickly because there is a large room for improvement. However it takes a level of nutrition and calories to sustain consistent healthy improvement. That is why is it vitally important to know what your main goal is. If your goal…
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Weekly Training Log: January 2nd-8th, 2023
January 2nd: Strength Workout – Legs & Pelvic Floor Abs Run – EasyTreadmill Run – 2 Miles Recap: Leg Day, Skipped Speed Day, Easy Run! Leg day was a success. I feel myself getting stronger already. I do need to start taking videos to check my form. My right leg is still feeling a little off, not painful but just off. It’s so hard to describe. I decided to skip my speed session and do an easy two mile run instead. Hoping it was the smart decision. Frustrated about my leg. Need to figure out the cause. January 3rd: Off Day! Walked Around SeaWorld! January 4th: Strength Workout: Upper Body Push Workout Run: 1.5…
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20min Treadmill Workout – For Beginners
Great 20min treadmill workout created for beginners. Easy to tailor based on ability and level! Treadmill workouts are actually some of my favorites! I am in the minority and I don’t mind using the treadmill and I actually think it’s a great tool to help you meet your goals. The best way to make treadmill miles pass by is to keep changing pace and incline to keep your mind from getting bored. Also, find something fun to watch and the time really flies by! Below is a great workout for beginner runners, it is mild pace and interval changes. Just enough to keep you from getting bored, but small enough…
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Running for Beginners: What Every Beginner Runner Needs.
What I have learned since making a running comeback surprised me! Beginner Runners should start here. There is so much information out there. It makes running confusing, complicated and almost hard to start if don’t have some baseline knowledge. And if you follow most of the information out there, the risk of injury is so high. My personal hot topic thought is there is way too much noise in the running world. It makes it so intimidating to start let alone get involved in the community. It almost feels like you need to be an expert, or educated in all aspects of running, just to get out there and start.…
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Weekly Training Log: December 26th, 2022 – January 1st, 2023
December 26th: Strength Workout – Legs & Pelvic Floor Abs Run – Sprints on Treadmill: 1 Mile Warm Up, 1 Mile 1min Sprint/1min Jog , 1 Mile Cool Down Recap: Starting fresh today. Focus is on strength first. But keeping current endurance and keeping small speed work sessions. Trying to make my body stronger to hopefully allow it to handle more speed and miles! Finally a workout with no pain! Still going to ease into thing. Keeping my speed work on the “easier” side for now, but still adding some pickups to the legs! December 27th: Started Low-FODMAP diet at my doctors recommendation to see if it will help me absorb B12.…
