I don’t just mean that in the sense of I can’t believe that this is my story to tell; I also mean it in the sense that I am embarrassed about what took place this morning and can’t believe that I am willing to share it. So let’s just say that this is one of those […]
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You may think it is funny that I am writing about an injury four months out. What sort of milestone is four months, anyway? Well, it’s less scary than six — which is what, in good faith, I would have to call this if I was writing a couple of weeks from now. Because the […]
How do you keep yourself motivated during a workout? This post is not about motivating yourself to work out. This is about keeping yourself focused during your workout. Here are three of the games that I have been playing to stay focused during training sessions: 1. Twitter + Plank Plank is one of those core exercises […]
Alternative Title: Three Reasons Why I Did Not Run the Mini 10K I skipped a race yesterday. It isn’t the first time that I have done that. The last time was a four-miler in the fall when I had the flu. But this time around the decision felt less forced. It was simple, really. There […]
Sometimes you just need a break. I began training for a goal 10K almost immediately after crossing the finish line at the NYC Half. I took the requisite recovery time, but dove back in as soon as my body felt ready. But I chose a training plan that was much more vigorous than even my […]
Everyone has a go-to workout to match their bad mood. Need to blow of steam? Go for a run. Need to chill out? Yoga. Need to feel strong? Lift weights. Feeling lonely? Take a group fitness class. Just want to zone out to 90’s house music while watching the Kardashians on mute? Hit the elliptical. […]
Preparing for a half marathon takes months, but that last week before the race is your time to begin focusing on race day logistics. Here is how I tackled the week leading up to the NYC Half: 6 days to race day, Monday: I “saved” one of the weekend’s scheduled 6 milers until Monday since I […]
On Saturday afternoon I made my long awaited return to the gym. Since my back pain was still iffy (I had recovered most of my range of motion but was still achy in some spots), I chose a Vinyasa Yoga class with an instructor that I have worked with before. Her classes are more gentle […]
Workouts – like anything important in life – are something you need to make time for. For me, mornings are the ideal time to work out. Starting my day with a good sweat means that I will feel more energized and at ease throughout the day. It also has the effect of leading to smarter, […]
Yesterday I told a story that was remarkably easy for me to tell. It was also remarkably sad to read. There are things about my situation that I simply cannot change — not right now, at least. Financial commitments like student loans and rent keep me from simply quitting my job. Then, there is also […]
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