Uncategorized – Trail Running and Wellness

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”

Balance and why it is so important

As a group fitness instructor, avid outdoors woman, and long-distance runner for over a decade, I have tried almost every trick in the book to be better, faster, and stronger. Let’s talk about balance today. Have you ever felt super wobbly or unsure of your footing? Do you struggle to put on your leggings thatContinue reading “Balance and why it is so important”

Trail Runner, Long Distance Road Runner, and Group Fitness Trainer

I have had a passion for health and fitness my whole adult life. I say adult life because let’s be honest, I was quite the delinquent in my teen years. I had done JROTC and Swim Team in high school, but I was not competitive and just did it to have an excuse to beContinue reading “Trail Runner, Long Distance Road Runner, and Group Fitness Trainer”