By: Cool JNext Saturday, one of LL and my sisters is coming up to my city for the Monster Dash 1/2 marathon. She has been training very hard post-baby, and this is her "comeback race". I'm looking forward to sharing this experience with her, and will be very proud when she crosses the finish line. We discussed running together, but our paces are a little different, and she said she would Continue Reading
Fundamental Fit: Relaxation and Stretching
By: LLMy last semester of undergrad, I took a course called "Relaxation Technique and Exercise." Best. Course. Ever! Not just because we got to lie flat on mats in the near dark for 45 of the 55 minutes of class (no sleeping or you would, supposedly, fail). Rather it was how great it felt at the end of class.Held in a old ballet studio, we spent the first 10 minutes warming up our muscles with Continue Reading
Favorite Fit: Calhoun Beach Run Club
By JessieI made my triumphant post-marathon return to the run club today, and enjoyed an easy 7 miler with the club. As I was running, I realized I haven't mentioned my run club yet, even though it is a big part of my fitness life. This post is officially dedicated to the Calhoun Beach Run Club !My husband and I first joined this run club in February of 2010, and have been sweating and Continue Reading
Fresh New Fit: Moksha Yoga
By JessieSo, my full week of no running after the St. George marathon is over. The hubby and I went for an easy 4 mile jog with Ms. Matilda (the doggy), and felt pretty good. My legs were a little heavy and sore, but nothing too bad. Eight weeks now until the St. Jude Memphis Marathon on December 3rd! A savvy run club friend found a decent training plan for me on Runners Continue Reading
To iPod or Not to iPod, that is a Fitting Debate
By: LLIn running, there are two schools of thought when it comes to music: (1) the purists who believe running is a time of peace and solitude - a time to get away from all the noise of life and collect one's thoughts in silence, and (2) the iPoders, who couldn't imagine running without the distraction and assistance of good tunes. It is a heated debate - maybe more heated than the healthcare Continue Reading
Race Review: St. George Marathon
I realize that I didn't give a complete race review of the St. George marathon, so here goes: Entry is by lottery only, unless you are a local. My husband and I were able to register for the lottery as a couple, meaning either both of us got in, or neither of us got in. We found out in May that we were in! We booked our hotel stay at the Inn at Entrada. It's smart to book your room right away, as Continue Reading
Fits on the Road: Hiking in Zion National Park
After the St. George marathon (which was amazing, by the way) my husband and I spent the following day hiking in Zion National Park. Hiking the day after 26.2 was pretty silly. Our quads were extremely sore (all that up-and-downhill in the race is tough on the legs), so we weren't quite as limber as normal. Hiking is definitely a workout for the legs and butt, and a great opportunity for you to Continue Reading