I committed to the 6 Week CrossFit Challenge and gave myself 1 hour a day, 3 days a week, for 6 weeks. I knew it would be hard, but I knew it would be worth it. I wasn't sure where it would take me, or what the results would be. But I had faith that I would be better because of it. For a little more background on how I landed here, check out this post [Tweet "I survived the 6 week #CrossFit challenge! So...now what?? #sweatpink … [Read more...]
Strength and Speed Workout for Time Crunched Runners
Fall is finally here, and many of us now feel like brand new runners. I love breathing in the crisp, cool air, and amazingly enough, I’m actually running faster--and you should be too! Heat and humidity are real factors that drag down performance, but it’s time to kick that labored breathing to the curb. Right now I’m loving this complete workout which combines strength and speed, while pumping fresh autumn air through your body! [Tweet … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Healthy Habits for Your Busy Life
I know you read health and fitness articles like, yeah that’s great, but I actually work. So I’m here to commiserate for a minute with you (just a minute though, cause then we're going to turn it around!). Life is not always rainbows and butterflies and carefree long runs. Life right now for me is being woken up by my 2 year old (before my 5am alarm) and getting out the door for my morning commute by 6:15am. This is also coming off a whole … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Establish a Fit Morning Routine
I’ve always been a morning person. I’d be up with the sun, get in my run, shower, shop, and measure my success by the amount of productivity I accomplished all before noon. My second daughter really gave me a run for my money (no running pun intended!) and totally tested my ‘morning person’ persona. After about 8 months of virtually no uninterrupted sleep, we got her to sleep through the night. I am so thankful for a solid night’s sleep, but … [Read more...]
8 Fit Tips for a Long Commute + 1 Thing You Should NEVER Forget to Do!
Raise your hand if you’re in the 30 minute plus commute with me! We all know the dangers of sitting all day at the office, but sitting (basically trapped) awkwardly in your car for extended periods of time can be stressful and damaging to your body as well. [Tweet "8 Fit Tips for a Long Commute + 1 Thing Your Should NEVER Forget to Do! #sweatpink"] It often takes me 45 minutes one way to commute to work in the early AM--that’s 90 total … [Read more...]
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