On The Run
After running the Boston Marathon I took a break from running. I stoped the first two weeks to let my body recover, then I got really busy with work and then I just never made the effort to put the shoelaces back on...sad, I know. I ran maybe three times a week and really just [...]
Another year, another race....this time it's a 10K in San Francisco. The Giants Race is one of my favorite races because (1) it's an excuse for me to visit my favorite sports team stadium and (2) the finish line is actually inside AT&T! You can read more about my previous Giant Race's through the links [...]
Location: San Francisco, California – Distance: 7.47 miles Date: Sunday, May 21, 2017 – Weather: ° Start elevation: 67 ′ Elevation Gain: 346′ - Max Elevation: 294 ′ I can't believe I've never participated in Bay to Breakers before. I've seen pictures and heard the crazy stories, but I've never experienced it until now. This past Sunday I finally [...]
This is a fun and yet very challenging track interval workout. Remember my 5 Mile Track Pyramid, the one I complained about on my last running log, well this is it! During this workout you progressively increase and then decrease the distance of the intervals during the workout. You run the intervals at a pace [...]
Easy - 10 minutes - Gluten Free Here is a snack that passes as healthy and tastes good enough that it could replace your dessert! These Energy Bites are quick and easy – and they require no cooking or baking. They're so addictive and they really do taste like a treat. They make for a great snack and I love [...]
Despite my passion for running, it's not uncommon for me to grow gloriously unmotivated put on those muddy shoes after work for my afternoon run. I know I’ll enjoy it, but … I JUST DON’T WANT TO GO! All of us, no matter how disciplined we are, experience periods of uncertainty toward our commitment to consistent [...]
Now that I've had my apple watch for over a year I thought it was time for me to write this post on the Apple Watch Series 2 v. Fitbit Charge HR. First, a little background on why I got an activity tracker...While I was in college I was looking for something to track how active [...]
So you decided you want to become a runner. What’s the first thing you do? You probably head to your local sports store to get a fierce looking pair of shoes and a couple matching outfits. Once at the cash register you'll notice how expensive becoming a runner can get, but don't be alarmed here are [...]
As I'm spending more time running outside and not in the gym, I've been working on perfecting my gym bag. I'll pack all my gym bag necessities the night before so I'm not in a rush in the morning as I'm getting ready for work. Here’s an idea of what I pack: Extra socks, sports [...]
This week my biggest challenge was the rain. I haven't ever liked running in the rain, but this week I decided to go for it. I now hate running on the treadmill and would 100% prefer to run outside, even in the pouring rain. Total Weekly Mileage: 17 Tuesday: Mileage: 4 miles Time: 46:41 Course: Baylands Feelings: Rough Run, [...]