Cross Training

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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200 Squats Challenge

August 17, 2009

I can’t run (FOR NOW), but I can train! I just joined the 200 Squats Challenge. The program is unique for each person because you do an initial test to determine which level you’ll start at. Depending on the results of your initial test, along with your age, you may start at week one or [...]

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Strength Training

July 15, 2009

Oooh, the day after strength straining for the first time in a bazillion years…I hurt. My husband goes to a gym that’s on the other side of town so I’ve dug my heels in and refused to join for the last 9 months. Last night, I begrudgingly went with him and signed up for a [...]