Today I’m excited to share a guest post to help you find creative ways to incorporate exercise/movement into your day. So many of us have packed schedules and fitting in exercise can be a challenge. One way to make fitness a priority is to get creative -- and that's what Annie is sharing with us today. I think you'll enjoy her perspective on how to add different movements to your daily routine. ----- I know how important it is to stay fit. I’ve had anxious moments wherein I couldn’t get myself to fit in my newly bought slim jeans. I ended up giving them to my younger sister. Not only that, but strenuous activities used to make me run out of breath. Simple activities such as climbing the stairs, walking a few blocks, or even doing household chores make me feel so tired. I ... View Post
4 Ways CrossFit Improves Cycling Performance
Today I’m excited to share a guest post on a topic I know very little about -- CrossFit. With the ongoing popularity of CrossFit, I thought this was an interesting perspective and may be something that is helpful for you. I strongly support some sort of strength training to complement & improve endurance performance. This might be an option to try, if you haven't found a routine that works for you. ----- When CrossFit hit the scene about a decade ago, exercise enthusiasts all over the world (including myself) jumped for the gym-based, full-body workout. CrossFit gyms, called "boxes", sprung up in almost every neighborhood, focused on endurance, stamina, power, coordination, speed, flexibility, and agility. Before discovering CrossFit, I spent most of my time on a bike -- ... View Post
Getaway 10K & 5K Running Series (+ Discount Code)
What do you look for when choosing a running race? Other than the distance, I look at the course profile, cost, and race swag. I bet I'm not alone in being disappointed when you finish a great race with nothing to show for it. The new Getaway 10K series covers the bases with a lake-front course, finisher medal, and performance pullover -- and a 15% discount for you! Keep reading for those details. Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by my friends at Vocalpoint & Getaway 5K. Thank you for allowing me to continue creating great content for you by supporting partnerships with brands I love. As always, opinions are 100% my own! I have rediscovered my love for races this year, with an event almost every month so far. I love the excitement of all the participants around you, ... View Post
Ask the Coach: How Much Weight Should I Lift?
I'm bringing back an old favorite series today! A few years ago, I did a regular video series answering reader questions about health & fitness. It's long overdue and I'm so excited to be back in video to answer even more of your questions today. >> Submit your Ask the Coach question Let's kick things off with 3 questions: How to prevent feeling gassy from eating more veggies How much weight should you lift Tips for eating out (without blowing your nutrition plan). Watch the video to get my full thoughts on these questions, or check out the summary below the video for the short version. From this month's Ask the Coach video: 1. How do you prevent feeling gassy from eating more veggies? Avoid eating too many cruciferous veggies, like: Brussels ... View Post
Tough Mudder Training Tips {+ Discount Code}
I love a good fitness challenge. While I tend to favor endurance challenges, I'm intrigued by many of the events that also test your strength. One of these that I've been considering for quite some time is the Tough Mudder, which is designed to test your all around fitness. While I've shared discount codes in the past, it's not an event that I've had the chance to try for myself. That changes in July, as Kirk and I are pairing up with another couple to tackle our first Tough Mudder Half in Colorado. Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by my friends at Tough Mudder. Thank you for allowing me to continue creating great content for you by supporting partnerships with brands I love. As always, opinions are 100% my own! Exactly what is Tough Mudder? Tough Mudder doesn't claim to be a ... View Post
5 Summer Running Tips to Survive the Heat
When you see photos of summer, they are filled with palm trees, swimming pools, beach balls, and popsicles. As a runner, I have the tendency to think of hot long runs...and I start dreaming of Fall. Here in Colorado, we are lucky that a short drive up into the foothills will bring cooler temps. And if you get up early, it is usually comfortable down in the Denver area. But when I lived in Atlanta, that was not the case. I've had my share of miserable, hot runs -- in addition to coaching athletes from Florida to Hong Kong. Our collective experiences inspired these tips to help you make runnign in the summer a little more manageable. 5 Summer Running Tips 1. Run Early Morning runs are pretty common this time of year, as we are all trying to avoid the heat of the day. When I lived ... View Post
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