I heard this recently from an instructor at Gymnastic Bodies. I am just starting on a program that focuses on mobility and restoration before building in strength. The instructor acknowledged that the new positions he wanted us in may be uncomfortable, but pain does not equal damage. Sharp pain he warned is something to back [...]
I think that keeping track of workouts and saving that information for years may be an overlooked tool in your training. Even for someone who isn't super serious, like myself, it is fascinating to look back over training periods and to learn from it. There are far more sophisticated methods, and ways to really learn [...]
With half the year behind us, what did your first part of 2019 look like? If you have a packed racing season, how has it gone so far? Are you still feeling pumped for what's ahead, or are you perhaps a little tired of all the training - both emotionally and mentally? Perhaps you have [...]
Consistency is one of the characteristics I respond best to in the people around me. Tell me something once, and then change your story, and even if there are no ill intentions, my trust will be dented. Recoverable? Yes; but harmed. Consistency in our interactions comes from remaining true to ourselves and honest. However, that [...]
If your running shoes are causing issues such as blisters or rubbing in an area of your foot, it is possible that re-lacing them could help solve the problem. If not, look for new shoes - there is no reason that you need to live with pain from running shoes. (For a short triathlon, you [...]
One of the founders of Soulcyle has talked about cramming people into the original location as they got popular - just to try and fit more people into the room to experience this type of workout. While worried that people would be upset being so close to their fellow cyclists, she said that something entirely [...]
Spending a little time on the front end can save a lot of time on the back end. Taking time to figure out efficient systems in your life can keep you organized and save time and energy. One strategy I have heard of recently, I believe on this podcast with Gretchen Rubin, is to put [...]
I'm watching our older dog, a large lab, begin to lose strength in is back legs. It has been happening for awhile, but all of a sudden it feels as though he declined rapidly. While our little pup is my main running partner, whenever I hit a trail they both get to come along. Just [...]
A study covered in this New York Times article involves a small sample size, but shows potentially that running has some benefits to our hearts that swimming lacks - probably because we fight gravity less when swimming. I think the takeaway from this article is another affirmation that cross training is great for us, which [...]
I was listening to a business podcast suggesting that we block our our time. I have heard of the same concept applied in different ways for the most efficient time management. It can be done in different ways depending on your basic schedule, but the idea is to plan and allot time to certain tasks [...]
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