It’s running season!
I’m scoping out races. Buying new running shoes. Running the Greenlake loop here in Seattle for the first time in months (albeit in the pouring rain) and loving every minute of it.
Even if you hate running – or haven’t run a step since you were 5 – this roundup of spring movin’ you bod inspiration from my “running archives” has something for you.
And who knows…2013 may just be the year you become a runner too. 🙂
Couch to 5k: 5 tips for newbie runners
Running your first 5k this year (yay!!) and wondering what to do first? These tips will get you started.
11 foods to supercharge your workouts
Whatever your workout or sport, these “energy-packed eats” will help you maintain steady energy throughout the week and boost it during your toughest workouts.
Getting out the door: Tips for kickstarting your workout>
Even those of us who actually enjoy a workout have trouble getting our butts out the door sometimes. Some tips for overcoming workout procrastination.
What not to do during a half marathon
Learn from my mistakes. There are so many to choose from!
How to run, melt down, and run again
Ah, training meltdowns. They happen to us all. The story of one of mine and what I did to push through to the other side.
Why and how I used Pilates for half marathon training
I realize I’m a little biased, being a Pilates instructor and all, but Pilates truly is one of the best cross training options for any sport. Try it…and watch your performance soar.
Tips for newbie endurance runners (+ my 2011 Miami Half Marathon race report)
Miami was my first true endurance race. I learned A LOT – from training to race day tips, this post has it all (plus, for a giggle, pictures of me slogging through to the finish line.)
Share your spring running goals and tips in the comments! I’m already cheering you on. 🙂
xo,
