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Paleo Banana Bread
After starting the paleo diet, I started craving the exact foods I wasn’t allowed to eat. This is my first...
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Apologies for the terrible image quality - I’m lacking scanner access at the minute so I had to take these photos on my phone
I was...
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Extended Standing Leg Stretch Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
One of the biggest myths about...
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This is my favorite part of racing - all the supporters. And I always high five all the kids :)
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If you think that the nice guy ranting only happens on the internet, you’ve never had to deal with your thoroughly drunken friend shouting about how...
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Anyone signed up for a threesome this year? Triathalon fever seems to be taking over my dash!
Was inspired to take a few swimming lessons this spring (NOT a strong swimmer…yet), and thinking about a challenge this fall. I’ve got my bike ready for Spring and can’t wait to train outside. :)
What are you working towards this year? Might be a good time to get some new goals! :)
Cute! (the red one looks pink too). I want these for my evening runs this spring! They supposedly last about 70 hours or so and can be turned on and off.
Love it. More colors here. :)
(via abitofsilliness)
Hahaha! Can you relate?
(P.S: I hated running too… until I got better at it. Don’t quit, mix it up, make it more fun. Even if it’s only 30 seconds at a time. That’s how I started. And I was already ‘fit’).
xo
(via learning2lovelife)
Smart move. :)
Multiple outlets are reporting—on Twitter—that Sunday’s New York City Marathon has been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy complications. With many people questioning whether a marathon was a wise use of resources in a time of relative scarcity, this was probably a good decision by the mayor’s office.
—Cord
Phoebe’s Running Philosophy
“See? And you don’t care if people are staring cause it’s just for a second, and then you’re GONE!”
Awesome Ideas: Bracelet keys
The “clip” is actually a key that you can have made for any door, locker, office etc. Not a bad idea for runners who don’t want the jingle jangle!
![When Margaret W. Smith - mother, wife, soldier, and marathoner - had a double mastectomy at age 29 as a preemptive strike against cancer, she chose not to reconstruct. She says it was the smartest decision she ever made.
“Still, there are times when I’m shopping for dresses and I think, Things would be so much easier if I had gotten small implants. But those moments are rare, and I don’t regret my decision. Taking action against the gene for the sake of my health has been the most empowering thing I’ve ever done. I’m a better mom, wife and person now. These days I’ve been working with FORCE [Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered; facingourrisk.org], a “previvor” group for those affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and I share my story with women who are facing double mastectomies and deciding whether or not to reconstruct.
Last year, through the organization, I also had the opportunity to appear topless as a body double in the Lifetime movie Five, about breast cancer. I’m glad I did it, because I want women to see the real thing. I want them to know: Womanhood isn’t defined by your breasts.”
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When Margaret W. Smith - mother, wife, soldier, and marathoner - had a double mastectomy at age 29 as a preemptive strike against cancer, she chose not to reconstruct. She says it was the smartest decision she ever made.
“Still, there are times when I’m shopping for dresses and I think, Things would be so much easier if I had gotten small implants. But those moments are rare, and I don’t regret my decision. Taking action against the gene for the sake of my health has been the most empowering thing I’ve ever done. I’m a better mom, wife and person now. These days I’ve been working with FORCE [Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered; facingourrisk.org], a “previvor” group for those affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and I share my story with women who are facing double mastectomies and deciding whether or not to reconstruct.
Last year, through the organization, I also had the opportunity to appear topless as a body double in the Lifetime movie Five, about breast cancer. I’m glad I did it, because I want women to see the real thing. I want them to know: Womanhood isn’t defined by your breasts.”
To be perfectly honest, I LOVED this commercial (and it totally brought me to tears).
It’s refreshing to see the ‘start’ of someone’s journey instead of the end and I was fist pumping long after it aired. Anyone who’s ever had to overcome obstacles to get to where they want to be knows what it’s like when it’s ‘hard’. When you’re not the ‘fastest’. When every step feels like a mile. I think a lot of people can relate to this ad, and it’s a refreshing break from Nike’s usual fitspo.
But some are questioning whether or not Nike is exploiting Nathan (the 12 year old in the ad) and there’s been a fair share of trolls making fat shaming comments on YouTube (adults making fun of a 12 year old. Well done assholes). I guess it’s how you choose to see it that really matters.
I just love Nathan. I think he’s ‘great’. I choose to see this ad as motivational and inspiring. :)
Thoughts? Love the ad? Hate the ad?
We like time savers. We like multi-tasking. We like running. Well, not ALL of us like running.
If your normal runs have gotten a little ‘blah’, adding quick, focused exercise circuits may be just the thing you need. Training like this gives you maximum calorie burn, while allowing you to mix things up, shorten your workout and tone your entire bod. Whether you’re just starting out, or simply trying to shake things up, turning your run into a total body workout may be just the thing you need to stay motivated AND boost your results. We like those too. :)
Here are 4 simple ‘On The Run’ circuits that you can take with you. Essentially they allow you to run/jog for briefer periods of time, stop, do a body weight circuit, then keep going. You repeat the combos with the running for the duration of your workout. You can tweak it as needed (for beginners, you can start by jogging 1-2 minutes, doing a mini-circuit and repeating). You can also create your own circuit with exercises and equipment you find along the way (pullups, step ups, swings etc).
Interval training torches more calories than steady state alone. You can shorten your jogging time considerably AND get your tone on, without heading to the gym. Push to keep breaks shorter (recover with a light jog, then boost the intensity instead of breaking entirely) and move as quick as you can.
Note: scale the reps to YOUR fitness level. If you can handle more, go for it! If not, play around with the numbers to find your sweet spot.
Circuit One: Upper Body & Core
A. Run/jog for 3-5 minutes (or one song). Find a bench.
B. Upper Body/Core circuit
- Pushups
- Seated V-Ups
- Tricep Dips
- Mountain Climbers
Aim for about 30-60 seconds per exercise (or 10-30 reps). Repeat with the run.
Circuit Two: Booty & Thighs
A. Run/jog for 3-5 minutes (or one song).
B. Booty/Thigh circuit
- Squats
- Walking lunges
- Pendulums (hands on ground or bench)
- Side to side lunges
Aim for about 30-60 seconds per exercise (or 20-30 reps)
Circuit Three: 200 Rep Core Challenge
Run as you normally would, but complete the following along the way. You can stop/start whenever you like, but make sure you complete all 200 reps. Run/jog to recover.
- 100 Alternating Froggers
- 50 Side Plank Dips (25 per side)
- 50 Forearm Plank Pikes
Circuit Four: Burpees & Squats
The challenge:
- 50-100 burpees
- 200 squats
A good breakdown is 10 and 40, repeated 5 times during your run. Run, 10 burpees, 40 squats. Repeat. Make it 20 burpees if you’re shooting for 100.
See also…
5 Pre-Run Poses For Maximum Running Benefit
Nike Free - I Will Run To You
This is adorable. Thanks for sharing Carla!
(I think most people can relate to the dude, lol)
:)
5 Pre-Run Poses
For maximum benefit, complete the entire sequence in order and hold each pose for 5–10 deep breaths, engaging the muscles you need and relaxing the ones you don’t.
Instructions & modifications here.
Bad Ass Tools For Fit Freaks: Speed Resistance Training Parachute
Who’s it for? Runners, sprinters, athletes & anyone looking to boost power & speed.
Cost: $20-$30
What it does: The speed parachute adds resistance to your sprints, improves your stride, boosts acceleration & powers up your runs! The chute fills with air as you accelerate forward, adding about 15-30lbs of resistance (depending on speed). The design is light, compact and simple, allowing the user to move freely without sacrificing form. It’s designed to use during short, fast sprints: this isn’t a tool for long runs.
Pros: Lightweight, portable, adjustable & very affordable. Great tool for instructors/CPT’s.
Cons: Looks a little ridiculous if you’re using it solo, but hey, it’s ALL in the attitude. I know I’d be impressed watching someone run sprints with a parachute. :)
