I'm not a stretcher.
If we are in the trust-tree, I almost never stretch before my workouts...until I started running. Now I know I need to stretch my calves and hamstrings to have a decent run.
Are we still in the trust tree? I can't be the only person who feels better after a little hamstring T.L.C....right?
Read MoreI’m still new to this running thing, but one thing is for certain. I like planned workouts.
When I first started running it was pretty common for running coaches and my running friends to say “go do an easy run for _ miles” or “go run for ___ minutes at zone 2”. Now, they weren’t wrong, but I feel like that is the equivalent to me telling someone to “go do a total body workout”. There’s just a lot of detail missing.
So your boy likes a little extra structure to his runs. Nothing wrong with that.
In the second installment of ‘mediocre miles’ I want to share with you my 3 favorite running workouts that have helped me build my weekly milage, train for longer runs, and also shave some time.
Read MoreA new follower on Instagram asked me "what are some good moves to train shoulders? I'm looking to switch things up"
Talk about a question for the taking. I love these kind of questions because there is enough direction to give a good answer but yet enough open air to add some nuance
So what exercises would I do?
Read MoreLast November I was working with a client who explained the Vermont running ‘Triple Crown’. Three agricultural themed races - Sap, Milk, and Cheese runs- that if completed, the triple crown is earned.
There is also a commemerative tote bag involved…
So I signed up for all three races with the first race being 8.5 miles on April 27th.
At the time of registration I was running 0 weekly miles.
Now, I am no stranger to aerobic work. The Purposeful Strength studio is complete with an echo bike, concept 2 rower, and ski erg. However when it comes to running….0 weekly miles is still a big ‘ol zero.
Read MoreI’m a fan of all strength training tools.
Machines. Great for stability and working higher rep sets.
Barbells. Awesome for loading and getting heavy sets in.
Kettlebells. So unique and amazing for complexes. (Plus they’re quiet if you workout while your family sleeps!)
Dumbbells. Well, these might be the most versatile piece of equipment yet. You can get heavy, you can get stable enough, and you can also challenge your body in unique ways.
Read MoreA few months ago I wrote a newsletter about how I had exercised 111 out of the past 113 days. Since that newsletter was sent on December 2nd, the only day that I have not exercised was Christmas. I don't say that as a flex in anyway, and trust me, not every workout is 'hard'.
Yesterday I my workout was the bike for 30 minutes, never got my heart rate above 120, and stretched for 20 minutes afterwards...it's okay to have easy days people.
What I'm getting at is that to achieve consistency you need to have one overlying skill.
A plan. Specifically a 3-piece plan.
What's a 3 piece plan? Ah, so glad you asked.
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