By: LLI was recently asked to work as a sub for a fellow trainer's 20-20-20 class. During my spin instructing sabbatical, I have relished every opportunity to teach and try new classes. However, since I have never taken a 20-20-20 class, I knew that I needed to try out a few before I would feel comfortable filling in. So the other day, I went to my first 20-20-20 over my lunch. For those of you Continue Reading
Fundamental Fit: Beer and Running
By: LLAn ideal topic for the end of the work week!For many of us, the light at the end of a long (heck, even a short) road race is the requisite beer. It doesn't matter how early in the morning, or how grueling the course. For many runners, a congratulatory beer is part of the experience. The famous Hash House Harriers have made worldwide clubs based on the mutual enjoyment of running and a cold Continue Reading
Fitting Debate: Running in Hot vs. Cold Temperatures (Pt 3)
By JessieMy husband and I are not currently training for a marathon- our next one is not until June so we won't need to seriously start training until mid-February. Right now, we are just keeping a solid base for mileage, which means we don't have to run. This could have been our excuse yesterday, when our outdoor thermometer read -3 degrees with a windchill. However, the D-man Continue Reading
Forgettable Fit: Resolution Exercisers!
By: LLAs I mentioned in an earlier post, I just got back from spending 10 days back in the Midwest for late holiday celebrations and a friend's wedding. Whereas it was a wonderful time, wrapped up in a flurry of fun activities and good company, it also was filled with too much food and little exercise. Not a good combination! I definitely tried to fit in fitness while I was on the road, but Continue Reading
Failed Fit- Treadmill time….
By JessieLast Thursday, I was at work late, and ended up missing my second scheduled kettlebell class. I needed to "fit fitness" in somehow. I thought about running outside, but unfortunately our 50 degree heat wave was over. The temperature had fallen quite a bit, and as I left my office around 7 pm, the blustering wind and 6 degree temperatures quickly eliminated my fitness motivation. So, Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: Upcoming Race Schedule Spring 2012
By JessieSpring in Minnesota offers up several great races, from 5k's, 10k's, 10 milers, 1/2 marathons, to anything and everything in between. Of course, runners can't do them ALL; both physically and financially, that would be quite a challenge. So here is a list of the races I have on my spring calendar. Please share your experiences with any of these races if you have some tips!Goldy's Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: The Need to Cross-Train
By: LLCross-training...do you do it when you are training for a race? For many, cross-training is the easily neglected piece of their training routine. Instead, you might opt for another run or give your muscles the day off to recover from a considerably hard run the day before. Unfortunately, neither of those two options will give you nearly the significant boost that you will get from at least Continue Reading