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Rest days

Rest days are something I struggle with. I like to go hard almost every day. It’s a real struggle. The smart watches constantly tell us to move and that we’re not meeting calorie goals. How do you have a rest day with those constant reminders? Well, they’re necessary. The rest days that is. Your bodyContinue reading “Rest days”

Why trail running/hiking?

Yesterday I did a 9 mile loop on this beautiful trail. My friend and I went the opposite direction than most people go. We wanted to tackle the beast of a hill and then have easy downhill for the second half. Well, let me tell you. That hill was a beast. It was horrible. WeContinue reading “Why trail running/hiking?”

Meditation and Yoga

Let’s talk about meditation and yoga. I am not someone who likes the froufrou yoga or the third mind’s eye hoopla. I like my yoga to be physically moving and no hard to pronounce words. I like it to make me sweat. I do not like the super difficult and slightly dangerous poses (if doneContinue reading “Meditation and Yoga”

Speed work

Speed work is like hill training, a necessary evil. If you want to increase your overall speed you need to do speed work (and cross train). I don’t know about you, but when I’m sprinting it sucks. I hate it. I’m not fast. I’m happy if I run one 8-minute mile and then slow down.Continue reading “Speed work”

Downhill Trail Running

So, I took a client out for a trail run this morning. I’m helping this client get ready for their first 29K this summer. It’s super exciting for both of us. Plus it is magnificent outside. Spring in the PNW is to die for. I thought I was super smart and mapped out our routeContinue reading “Downhill Trail Running”

Music and running

I know, I know, having earbuds in on the trail isn’t 100% smart. Bears are a real thing in the Pacific Northwest – seriously. There was a bear behind me on the trail at my Kaniksu race over the summer last year. He was big and I had no clue (my friend behind me sawContinue reading “Music and running”

Benefits of Yoga for your Running

So, I have not posted in a bit. January kind of got away from me. My husband and I decided to try to buy some acreage which took a lot of research (on my part) and time. That fell through, thankfully because some other great things may be happening and if we had bought theContinue reading “Benefits of Yoga for your Running”

Nutrition off the trail

I have briefly talked about what I use on the trail for nutrition to keep me going. But nutrition is so much more than just taking care of your body on the trail. It should be apart of every day life. Why is proper nutrition important? Because your body cannot live off fried food, nothing,Continue reading “Nutrition off the trail”

New Geiger Rig & Snowy Trails

While I love trail running, I hate the snow. I am a southern gal at heart that does not like being cold. I do not run outside this time of year. I also do not use the treadmill (dreadmill). I do more cross training and running on the indoor track – speed work baby! But,Continue reading “New Geiger Rig & Snowy Trails”

Trail Running, Getting Started

You may be asking, “Where do I even start with trail running?” Well, you just put on shoes and go run. That’s it. I kid, I kid. There is a little more to it, but those are the basics. Okay, in all seriousness, there is not that much to it. I do recommend finding aContinue reading “Trail Running, Getting Started”