A few of my favourite fun and challenging workouts! Fitness is a huge aspect of my well-being. Here is what I did yesterday. Just know that everybody is different- what works for me might not work for you. I personally enjoy high intensity exercise where I work up a good sweat and get my heart…
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Three Fun Track Workouts for All Levels + Tips for Making Track More Enjoyable
I used to dread track workouts. I couldn’t stand running in circles. Or obsessively checking my watch. Or feeling like I was out in the open, being watched by anyone and everyone who might be passing by or running on the track. But not anymore! No, friends, by some miracle, your girl has grown to…
Lessons learned.
I raced a half-marathon the other weekend as a tune-up race for my upcoming marathon. I didn’t set any high expectations for myself- I really just wanted to treat it as a marathon-pace training run. That’s easier said than done! I tend to get caught up in the festive atmosphere and always end up pushing…
How to be proud of a slower race
I recently ran my slowest half marathon, but I was actually quite proud of the result and it led me to reflect on why I feel that way and how you, too, might find ways to be proud of a slower race time. I ran my first three half marathons progressively faster: 1:31 in 2011,…