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Cross Training

Feeling the Burn

January 20, 2010

Oh man, cross training is really kicking my butt. Since I can’t run right now, I’ve been concentrating on other ways to workout. I was trying to show my husband a new exercise I learned last night and I couldn’t even go through the motions. My butt and hamstrings are absolutely screaming for mercy.
Isn’t it [...]

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Fantastic Workout

January 7, 2010

Oh, that’s going to hurt! Yep, it’s just the morning after working out with my trainer and I’m already sore. For me, that’s a bad sign, considering I’m usually the most sore a full 24-48 hours after an intense workout. Although, it really could be considered a good sign. I worked my booty off (literally, [...]

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Ding Dong – December is Over!

January 3, 2010

Since December is over, the dust is finally settling. I work for an online gift retailer and we’re so busy for Christmas, the entire month of December is always a blur. We’re a multi-million dollar “small” company, which means we’re “all hands on deck” for our busiest holidays. Regardless of our positions with the company, [...]

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This Too Shall Pass

November 12, 2009

I have been looking forward to running this weekend. I think that’s probably an understatement. I haven’t run since the Girlfriends Half Marathon on October 18th so I’m more than itching to get out there. The day after the half marathon, my podiatrist told me not to run for 4 weeks. I have been obedient [...]

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10 Things To Do While Injured and Not Running

October 25, 2009

1. Elliptical – My podiatrist likes to say, “let pain be your guide.” I was surprised when my achilles was hurting after walking a couple of miles this weekend so I’m not sure about the elliptical. I’ll give it a shot and if it hurts, stop. Duh.
2. Bike – I am missing the gene that [...]

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No Running (For Now)

October 20, 2009

I completed the Girlfriends Half Marathon on Sunday and had my follow up appointment with my podiatrist on Monday. The verdict is in – No running for 2-4 weeks. I can try a light run at 2 weeks, but if there is any pain in my achilles, no running for another 2 weeks. If there [...]

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To Run or Not to Run

October 12, 2009

After running 11 miles with some serious pain in my achilles, I am having to take it easy and see how I feel for the upcoming half marathon I’ve been training for. I had a physical therapy appointment on Friday, right before heading out of town for the weekend. I think I surprised my physical [...]

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Fitness Bucket Wish List

September 26, 2009

Guest Blogger: Sherri McMillan with Northwest Personal Training and Northwest Women’s Fitness Club
I’d like to encourage you to complete a Fitness Bucket Wish-List…all the fitness related adventures you’d like to do before you die. And then start training for one of these events and/or adventures.
Many people take this approach – “As soon as I lose [...]

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Finding Gym Time

September 17, 2009

So it’s Thursday today and I finally made it to the gym for the first time this week. It’s actually a little more pathetic than that. I joined a gym last week and had an initial training session with a personal trainer. That was one week ago today and my goal is three times a [...]

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Strength Training – The Missing Link

August 19, 2009

So many runners put in a ton of time to add up the miles. They eat good, nutritious meals. Then they flake out on strength training, a vital component to fitness. It isn’t just me, is it? Yeah, I didn’t think so. It can be difficult to incorporate strength training. In my case, I actually [...]

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