Author: Vicky
-
Ten Ways to Increase Your Daily Step Count
Since the Chicago marathon in October, my running miles have decreased, and so have my daily steps. It hasn’t helped that winter is also upon us, and I have early morning meetings almost every day of the week. My motivation to get outside is at an all-time low – the…
-
The 2024 Chicago Marathon Lottery
I was nervous this week as I was awaiting lottery results for both the Berlin and Chicago marathons. On Wednesday I found out that I didn’t have a place in Berlin, which I’d expected, as next year is the 50th anniversary of the race, and I’m sure lots of people…
-
The Power of a Running Group
Yesterday, I joined a running group for the first time in about 8 years. I’m generally a solo runner, as I enjoy the time alone to think, reflect, listen to podcasts and music, and quietly appreciate the scenery around me. However, I would also like to make some new friends…
-
Goal Setting for 2024
Since completing the Chicago Marathon in October, I’ve been contemplating my next set of goals. While my immediate instinct is always to sign up for the next race, past experiences have taught me the importance of taking a moment to reflect and carefully plan my objectives for the upcoming year.…
-
What’s a SMART goal?
I love goal setting, especially when there’s something I’m passionate about achieving. One of my most recent longer term goals was to complete my @nasm_fitness CPT certification, which I really enjoyed studying for. I also have daily goals related to health and fitness, as well as other areas of my…
-
I don’t want to work out today. I hear you. Me neither. What should I do?
Even the most motivated among us have days where we just don’t feel like working out. It’s totally okay to feel that way occasionally. Sometimes there’s a good reason, such as you’re feeling unwell or exhausted. If that’s the case, take the day off and catch up on rest and…
-
Completing the NASM CPT Course!
I recently completed the NASM Certified Personal Trainer course, and it was quite an educational journey. I had been thinking about taking the course for a while as I already had my RRCA running coaching certification and wanted to learn more about personal training, and particularly how to support clients…
-
How will I know when to replace my running shoes?
If you’re a new runner (or even if you’re not) it can be hard to know when to replace your running shoes. You can’t judge a shoe by its outward appearance (just like a book ;)) as it’s the unseen support and structure that matter most. My running shoes, Saucony…
-
Hiking in the Fall
I only really knew about the tourist attractions when we first moved to DC. I’d seen some of the monuments before and been to the White House, and I thought that was about it when it came to outside space. Little did I know about Rock Creek Park, or imagine…
-
What should I do with my race medals?
I’ve never really known what to do with my race medals. At one point, I hung them in my kitchen, but then I decided it felt weird and a bit too showy for me. For the past five years, they’ve been in food bags in a drawer! I occasionally get…
-
Sightseeing Runs
Today we spent 4 1/2 hours on a train from Edinburgh to London. Once we got to our hotel we were feeling really lethargic, so we went for a run to wake ourselves up. We didn’t go too far, but did see Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and The Royal Albert…
-
What is a dietary supplement?
I’ve recently been learning about dietary supplements in my NASM course. I thought I was pretty knowledge about them but it turns out that I have a lot to learn! If you (like me) also aren’t quite sure what a dietary supplement is, then let me fill you in. It’s…
trainingwithvicky.com 