I recently saw that Alysia Montano had her baby girl this month, and it reminded me that I never got a chance to write a blog post about her. So here it is, albeit a little late! When Montano ran the 800 meters at the U.S. track and field championships back in June, I was…
Fitness, Run & Tri
5 Fun Exercises for Kids! {Games and Physical Activities}
Sweat and Smiles – what a great name for a workshop focused on fitness activities for kids! I attended this workshop at IDEA World and wanted to share some of the information I learned. Even if you’re not in the fitness field, there are plenty of opportunities for those passionate about fitness to promote fun…
3 new workouts to try: PiYo, U-Jam, and Strala Yoga
I’m a pretty simple person when it comes to my workout routine. When training for triathlons (and road races), I focus on – and love to – run, cycle, and swim outside. But that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate or enjoy trying new workouts. Quite the contrary, I love getting to explore different systems of…
How to Become a Better Runner: Tips from IDEA World
At IDEA World’s BlogFest this past week, I was able to attend “Running Secrets to Success: Skills and Drills for Trainers, a session given by Jason Karp. He is the owner Run-Fit and also has a PhD in Exercise Physiology. The session started with an in depth review of the science behind running, including discussions…
Your guide to running and triathlon lingo
Ever been confused by some of the exercise lingo used when runners or triathletes are chatting? Or perhaps you’re struggling to figure out what some of the terminology in running magazines mean? If you’ve ever wondered what those strange words and phrases mean, check out this guide to running and triathlon lingo. Foot strike – This…
Finish at the 50 5K Race Review and Recap
When I found out a few of my Couch Potato to 5K Runners were planning to take on the Finish at the 50 5K, I decided to join in on the fun. I’ve actually done the 10K version of this race several times before, but had never done the 5K. The 10K is a standard…
Ashland Sprint Triathlon Race Review & Recap
On Sunday, June 15th, I completed the Ashland Sprint Triathlon. This is the first time I’ve done this race, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Of course, the night before the race, I do my normal googling of course maps and race reviews, which pretty much always causes me to freak out. I was…
Free Kids Triathlon Clinics in Massachusetts this June!
Got kids? Why not give them the opportunity to learn how to become a triathlete?! I mentioned in an earlier post that I partner with New England Kids Triathlon, which strives to increase childhood fitness (and fun!) through the sport of triathlon. This year, their event takes place on July 20, 2014 at MIT in…
22 of my favorite running slogans, quotes, and t-shirt sayings
One of my Couch Potato to 5K groups recently asked me for suggestions for slogans or sayings to go on a running t-shirt. There were a few that I thought of off the top of my head, but when I started browsing for more I found a ton of awesome ideas. Here were some of…
Bondi Band Review & Giveaway
I’ve finally been able to get out and do some swimming this week, since we’ve got some warm weather up in the Northeast and the water isn’t unbearably cold anymore. Plus, I’ve got my first triathlon of the season on the 15th, so I figured it was about time to get some swimming in before…