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Built for Speed

Many of you are already training for Niagra Falls. Yay! We are going to have so much fun! And by now you have reached the part of the training plan that calls for speed work. In the plan for this week, it calls for a long run of “4mi with 2*800m”. 800 meters is equivalentContinue reading “Built for Speed”

Breathing Comfortably while Running

A few weeks ago, I spent the weekend in Tampa, FL at the Gasparilla Distance Challenge: a 5K, 8K, 15K and half marathon over two days for a total of 30.4 miles. The weather was perfect (50’s, not too humid, and sunny!) and the course along Tampa Bay was beautiful. We also picked up 5Continue reading “Breathing Comfortably while Running”

Running is Good for your Brain

I don’t know about you, but the cancellation of all these events due to COVID-19 certainly is making me depressed. I hope the measures our government is taking will help get the situation under control. In the meantime, do you know what is the best way to fight this depression? Get outside and take aContinue reading “Running is Good for your Brain”

All About Shoes

Many of you have been training for more than two months now. How do you feel about your shoes? Are they comfortable? Do they give you enough support? I walked a 5K a few months ago with someone who was wearing a pair of Hokas that she had had for several months and she toldContinue reading “All About Shoes”

Setting Running Goals

Greetings from San Diego! I am attending the Sought-After Speaker Mastermind Program retreat with my fabulous business coach, Caterina Rando, this week. And in the spirit of setting goals, I thought I would share some thoughts with you on setting running/walking/fitness goals you can actually achieve. Define your Goal Where do you want to go?Continue reading “Setting Running Goals”

Warming Up

You wouldn’t expect your car to just “take off” without giving it some time to warm up would you? You can’t expect your body to take off right away either. Take some time before your run or walk warm up your body. Warming up is different than stretching. Stretching is great after your workout toContinue reading “Warming Up”

What to expect at our Virtual Workout?

Thanks so much for checking us out. Why should you join a virtual workout? *Be safe! Someone is always with you *Run/walk at the perfect pace for you and still stay with the group *Get feedback on your form and tips to help you run easier and pain-free *Get encouragement from new friends who shareContinue reading “What to expect at our Virtual Workout?”