It's been a few weeks since we've gotten in a "7 Interesting Things I Read This Week" post, so I hope you enjoy this edition! Let me know in the comments which article is your favorite, and feel free to Tweet at me during the week if you have something you think I...
8-Minute or 24-Minute Full-Body Tabata Workout!
I made my first workout video! I hope you enjoy it! Have you ever done a Tabata workout? Tabata is a specific workout protocol where you practice a move for 20-seconds "all out," followed by 10 seconds of rest, and repeat that cycle for 4 minutes total (or 8...
7 Ways to Fit Movement Into Long Car Trips
We've talked about the benefits of standing, and how sitting for extended periods of time is detrimental to our health. But until they make standing cars (!), long car trips make it pretty difficult to avoid extended periods of sitting. I drove 16 hours over 2 days...
Why Hydrating After Exercise is Not Enough
I was speaking with someone recently and asking him whether or not he drank enough water. He said, very confidently, "oh yes! I drink one bottle during exercise every day, and two bottles right afterwards." "Wow!" I said, "that's great!" But, then I asked him how...
Physical Fitness Month, Group Half Marathon Training, and more!
I'm going to warn you in advance that this post is a bit more scattered than usual. I generally like sticking to one theme, but there are four things I want to share with you today! So enjoy today's Workout Wednesday, even if it is slightly out-of-the-ordinary! ...
Personal Activity Trackers: A Trend to Follow?
I was sent a Polar Loop way back in December, without any commitment to review it. I thought it would be fun to try it out, since personal activity trackers all the rage these days (digital fitness trackers grew to over $330 million last year!). However, I honestly...
How to Choose Your Next Race
Have you ever noticed that when spring rolls around, your local running trails (and sidewalks) suddenly begin teeming with runners that you never knew existed? The onset of spring weather motivates and inspires a lot of runners to resume running and add some races to...
7 Interesting Things I Read This Week #10
Happy Easter to those who celebrate Easter, Chag sameach to those who celebrate Passover (is that right?!), and happy weekend to everyone! And to anyone running Boston tomorrow, good luck! Tomorrow will unquestionably be a day full of emotion, struggle, memories,...
Changing Up My Plan
I've talked many times about the benefits of strength training, yoga, core work, and other types of exercise - for the general population, but especially for runners, who tend to do the same thing (run) repeatedly without variety. My seventh post ever was called...
7 Thoughts on the Big D Half Marathon and the ZOOMA Texas Half Marathon
Happy Sunday! I hope you're all having a fantastic weekend. Since last Sunday, I've actually run two half marathons (#27 and #28) that I want to fill you in on today ... thanks for the votes in yesterday's post's comments telling me that this is what you wanted to...