Have you been having a hard time trying to prioritize your workouts? I have. Things have been busy, and when the going gets tough, the tough have less time for fitness. Ugh. What's an athlete to do? Make A Plan Failure to plan is planning to fail, right? So let's make a plan. It's importent ...
5 ways to prioritize your workouts
race report: tunnel to towers 5k (9.11.2022)
On September 11, I joined Mr. PugRunner for the Tunnel to Towers 5K, in honor of Stephen Siller. This is a race he has wanted to do for several years, but we kept getting pushed back. Now was the time. The History Tunnel 2 Towers began with the family of firefighter Stephen Siller. On ...
week 90: here, there, and everywhere
This week was crazy. No two ways about it. From nasty weather to getting temporarily trapped in a parking garage, there were definitely adventures to be had. Sunday Cardio: 3.1 miles, Tunnel 2 Towers 5kStrength: Shoulder circuit (3x15 shoulder presses, 3x15 neutral curls, 3x15 upright ...
week 89: digging in for motivation
Was it another blah week? No. I think I'm finding my motivation and my drive. Digging in has made a difference. Sunday Cardio: 4.71 miles, walkingStrength: Shoulder circuit (3x15 shoulder presses, 3x15 neutral curls, 3x15 upright rows, 3x15 front raises, 3x15 side raises, 3x15 tricep ...
5 things i hate (as a female runner)
I'm normally a positive person, but there are things I hate, especially as a female runner. Let's talk about it. Sports Bras Yes, I understand they are necessary, especially for those of us who are more endowed up top. However, sports bras can be uncomfortable and constricting. Also, I'm not ...
taking charge of your personal safety
We always talk about personal safety as runners (in my case, especially as a female runner), but more and more, I'm seeing a need to be more mindful. (this post has been updated from its original version on August 12, 2020) On Friday, September 2, 34 year old Eliza Fletcher went for a run in ...
