Category: Fitness
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Why I Bought an Indoor Bike (and How I’m Hoping It Helps My Running)
I just bought myself an indoor bike. I’ve never owned one before, but I’ve been looking for something that would give me a solid cardio and strength workout without the impact of running. As much as I love to run, I’m very aware that I should find an additional form…
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Lost Your Running Mojo? Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Motivation.
(I wrote this a little while ago and totally forgot to post it. It’s still relevant though, since we’re deep into fall marathon training season.) Every now and then, I lose my running mojo, and it’s so frustrating. There’s usually a reason for it such as being too tired, having…
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Philadelphia Marathon Training: An Update
This year I decided that instead of running my favourite marathon, Chicago, I’d take on Philadelphia. I made this choice for a few reasons: I also decided that after a few years of self-coaching my way back to marathon fitness, I’d work with a coach this time (more on the…
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Exploring the Wrekin: A Classic Hike in Shropshire’s Countryside
Final Thoughts I’m so glad we finally made the climb. It was a personal milestone, a nostalgic reconnection with my roots, and a surprisingly challenging bit of exercise, all rolled into one. I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Shropshire, whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just fancy a beautiful walk…
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The Benefits of Walking: Simple Steps to Better Health
Walking is a type of exercise that’s available to most people. You don’t need any special equipment other than some comfy and supportive shoes, and you don’t need specific clothes. There’s also no need to join a gym or club to get started so it’s affordable, even to those on…
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Orange Theory: A social, varied, and welcoming fitness experience (Part 2)
Spoiler: I LOVED the class! As I mentioned in my last post, I have been looking for a workout that will complement my running and strength workouts at home, and that would also feel more social and get me out of the house. I’ve tried the local gym, but didn’t…
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Orange Theory: A social, varied, and welcoming fitness experience (Part 1)
I love running and doing strength workouts at home, but while I enjoy my own company I’ve been finding it a bit lonely, and I’ve been thinking about adding something more social to my workout routine. I know that for me to make a fitness activity routine in my life,…
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How to decide on goals for your marathon
I’ve run ten marathons, and over the course of those races, through using generic plans, working with a coach and self coaching, I have figured out how to set race goals that feel challenging, yet achievable, as well as fun. Over the past few weeks, motivated by all the spring…
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Have you signed up for a race recently?
Have you signed up for any races recently? I just signed up for the PNC Parkway Classic, a ten miler that starts at the Mount Vernon Estate and runs all the way down the George Washington Parkway, through Old Town, Alexandria to Oronoco Bay Park. We’ve driven the route a…
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Have you dared to run in just your sports bra?
Throughout the summer and warm weather seasons, my go-to attire for running has always been a tank top or t-shirt along with my tights or shorts. I often found myself admiring other girls confidently running in just a sports bra, showcasing their toned physiques. However, my own lack of confidence…
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Ten amazing benefits of strength training
I always find that during the long mileage weeks of marathon training I start to miss strength training. I still do a couple of short sessions each week, but my focus is different. I feel empowered from running, but not as strong as in previous months. While I love running,…
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How to stay active when on vacation
We just started planning our summer vacation and it got me thinking about how we plan our trips and what we prioritize. Whenever we go away, we always make sure we’re active and intersperse our days with relaxing activities and more active adventures. This past Christmas, my husband and I…
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