You may have noticed that each and of season I do a re-cap post about all my new favorite fitness finds. That does mean it’s a little late but here are my picks for last spring and summer. I have more than what I need now so I’m not always picking up new stuff the... Continue Reading →
12 Little Things Veteran Runners Aren’t Telling You
There are a few things we're not telling you not because we're mean but they're so small we don't think of them. So let's change that!
How to Actually Get Up Early and Workout
This year of my own accord I somewhat admirably got into the habit (a bit) of getting up crazy early to run and it’s kind of stuck (at least sometimes). Now you don’t know me but if you did that last sentence would straight up blow your freakin’ mind. This past spring I had to... Continue Reading →
Fitness Motivation vs Commitment and How to Foster Both
You’re about to notice a trend around here and that is posts that might be applicable to new year’s resolutions. I’m a big believer in them and some of mine over the years have changed my life so check out this printable for motivation to change yours but on to why we’re here. What is... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 65
So many people exercise in order to reach a certain destination. Not to be as healthy and energetic as possible but things like be a size 6, have a 'perfect' body or see a certain number on the scale. Others do it to get Gwen's abs, Michelle Obama's arms or Fergie's legs. The thing... Continue Reading →
10+1 Gift Ideas for Runners and Triathletes
This season you'll see lots of gift guides for active folks. Sometimes those are good ideas, sometimes not. Well these are all things I would appreciate if someone got for me. Every price category is covered as are DIY's and things you can order online. I either have some of this stuff and really really... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 63
I took this picture last week at a customer's house near Peggy's Cove. We were waiting for the homeowner and taking a look at the shore when we realized that those huge boulders were moving in storms. It's crazy just how powerful mother nature can be. Even though we were there when it was calm... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 62
This past weekend I got back on my old heavy mountain bike for the first time since well early June. And it sort of hurt but I loved it. There are certain aspects of training or working out in general that you might not like such as hills, intervals, balance poses and I've heard terrible... Continue Reading →
How to Deal with an Unsupportive Partner
One of the places I hang out online are female focused running groups on facebook. Sometimes I even get ideas for posts there and if you don’t at least lurk there I highly recommend it. It is what you think it would be but every once and a while a lady will post about how... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 60
As runners, lifters or cyclists we're always pushing our boundaries seemingly just for the next race distance, weight class or some other arbitrary reason. People think we're nuts because all those hours spent training, early nights and missed parties do add up. Sure there is no real reason for most people to be able to... Continue Reading →