Hello everyone, great news! About a month or so ago I announced my 30/31 (#30in31) fitness challenge for January: move at least 30 minutes daily for the entire month. The challenge was a hit! 30 minutes is an achievable goal for anyone at any fitness level, and people get to choose what activities they love […]
2014 Goals and Race Plans
January is almost over and I’m ready to share my goals for the year. Okay, so I might be a little behind everyone else in that department, but I always take some time to plan things out for the year and really make sure I’m making good decisions financially and healthfully. Here’s what I have […]
Adopt a Healthy Habit in 2014: 30/31 Fitness Challenge
Are you ready for the New Year? I am (sort of)! I am looking forward to a fresh year ahead, but I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions per se. I prefer to set goals throughout the year instead of making resolutions for the whole year. For January, my goal is to move for […]
{More} Affordable Fitness Tips!
Hello! I’m back again to bring you part 2 of my 6 7 tips for affordable fitness (I threw in an extra one!). If you missed the first post, go check it out! And don’t forget to share your favorite money-saving strategies for fitness and exercise. I love to hear from you! Find free fitness […]
In A Bind? Why You Should Consider Athletic Tape
Being injured stinks…They sideline your goals and mess up your plans, not to mention adding to the possibility of becoming deconditioned while allowing injuries to heal. I have battled recurring tendinitis in my legs over the last few years that have recently caused problems in my running. I have had to give up races and […]
When Your Body Says ‘Ouch!’: Peroneal Tendonitis
Exercise can be an awesome thing that pushes our limits, molds us into better individuals, and improves our confidence by testing our abilities. But exercise can be a double-edged sword: you can reap amazing benefits and get injured. No bueno… Earlier this year I decided to run a trail marathon at the end of August […]
Pack it All In! FlipBelt Review, Giveaway, and Discount
Let me introduce one of the best running products ever created (next to built-in briefs and thumb-holes):…drumroll…the FlipBelt! Some of you have already discovered this gem, but I am a late to the running party. I was never big into running until earlier this year when my brother-in-law asked us to do a marathon with […]
PEAR Mobile: The Fitness Coach in Your Pocket
Looking for a way to lose some weight or reach a new PR in your next race? Join the crowd! These days more and more exercisers are approaching fitness with very specific results in mind, and innovations in technology are making sports performance coaching accessible and affordable to just about anyone with a smartphone. In […]
The SARAH Glutes and Thighs Workout
I have discovered something recently: my glutes, legs, and thighs need their very own dedicated day (or 2) each week. I love total-body workouts, but the weight in my thighs is very stubborn and needs a targeted approach. I am one of those people who values fitness function and aesthetics. I want to look good, […]
New Goals!
Hello, fitness friends! Just a few updates on my personal fitness journey. I have been working toward new goals since the beginning of the month after taking May off of high-impact exercise (including running) to let the tendonitis in my my foot and leg heal up. Physical therapy helped a TON and I am back […]
