Checking in + HEMP HEARTS Winner!
A few special announcements and apologies to you AND myself from being away from the blog for so long! Continue reading Checking in + HEMP HEARTS Winner!
A few special announcements and apologies to you AND myself from being away from the blog for so long! Continue reading Checking in + HEMP HEARTS Winner!
Yes, you read that right – I finally have an incentive for you to check out my posts. Disclaimer: I was sent free Hemp Hearts in exchange for this post and review. But now you have a chance to score some of your own! Continue reading [Ended] Hemp Hearts GIVEAWAY!
It sure can be annoying to wait, especially when you already feel hype from the pre-workout, but warming up the legs and core for even 15 minutes beforehand can really help build more muscle while preventing common running injuries. At the *bare minimum* you should be doing these five before your run! Continue reading The Essential Running Warmup
These days I’m grateful for a lot. Gratitude is more than a thought or emotion, it’s a state of being that allows you to create your very own positive feedback loop. By appreciating what you have, you assign meaning to your life and begin to take pride in yourself, leading to better physical and mental health. Continue reading Go with Gratefulness
Hey friends, having a busy short week as I come off of the holiday weekend, and prepare to fly home for my best friend’s graduation festivities. But I also made a TON of time to workout this week and I’m grateful for my relative discipline! So in the spirit of my San Diego blogger friends Smitha, Linzie, and Carlee, I decided to participate in the … Continue reading #ThursdayTriumph featuring ClassPass
I swam on rec and competitive teams since age 9, and eventually became a CIF Section finalist in my main event before my back injury. Swimming is a fun way to get in shape or cross-train for your main event. Here’s the basic equipment and knowledge you’ll need to get started in the pool! Continue reading Get Started Swimming Laps
Anyone reading Wordpress on MDW (crazy, I know) – I now have a Facebook page for people who like to connect there. I’ll probably be doing more cool things there that you won’t see on the blog, like sharing relevant news, inspirational memes and links to other cool blogs/workout and food resources. Continue reading Like Herbs&Spices on Facebook
After 6 years of pain, therapy, plateaus, new beginnings, and yes, the occasional utter and complete failure, I’m proud to say I’ve officially lost 10 pounds since I started this blog in February! Continue reading Weigh-In Wednesday
I do a lot to keep my muscles in shape for the heavy impact of running – from stretching and warmups to compression wear and various supplements and topical remedies. But something so basic that I was overlooking, and was recommended highly to me recently by a massage therapist, is really breathing new life into my legs and I have to share it! Continue reading Recovery 103 – Epsom Salt Baths
I decided I’m going to start sharing great music to motivate your workouts. Continue reading Workout Mix of the Month
Have you heard of (or tried) HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)? I’m about to start an easy 30-day program for cross training. Continue reading 30 Days of HIIT
OId habits die hard. Bad habits die even harder. I’m 23, so a lot of “re-evaluating” is going on right now in my life. I’ve realized exactly what I want to spend time on, and what is just a waste of energy for me. Continue reading 5 Habits That Create Plateaus