Almost weekly if not daily, I get asked about what I refer to as "quick fixes"---anything that sounds too good to be true probably is!
When I first started loosing weight from running and working out (yes, I initially GAINED weight with running---what I was starving and thought I needed those extra calories!), I would get the age old question.....
What Are You Doing?
This question should be banned. Quick fixes do not work. If you think for a second the person with the body you envy is sitting down to Mcd's every night you are crazy! Being in this industry, I interact with professionals and clients that work hard every.single.day to keep themselves in shape and healthy!
No one ever asks how you got that raise or new job.....(most) people realize it is because you work hard! Not that you were lucky!
So, what ever motivates you do it. If nothing motivates you then find something (or a group of someones) that help you stay focused and on goal!
If you need extra help contact me! I can point you in the direction of something you will love whether I offer it or not!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Running D.C!
Literally! Meet Sara, she helped me run the Nation's Capital...6 miles of it anyway.
I joined City Running Tours (http://www.cityrunningtours.com/) for a 6 mile guided tour of all the best that DC has to offer along with a special tour of the Cherry Blossoms!
So on to my review of the Running Tour:
Sara picked me up in the hotel lobby and showed me the in and outs of the DC Metro System aka got me to the start of my 6 mile run!
We started with working our way around the city blocks to the Capital where she hit the high notes and pointed out the legislative offices and I waved at corporate America while they worked and we enjoyed the beautiful last day of winter and 60+ degree weather the only way you should running!
We headed toward the Washington Monument where I got an awesome pic and learned I need to watch National news more as Sara explained the earthquake shut the monument down for a year or so.
Other highlights included Vietnam War Memorial, running up the steps to see Abe and seeing where they make the money!!
I am excited to visit another city where I can explore the city by foot! And highly recommend City Tours (they are in a lot of big cities!) to anyone that is traveling while training for a race ( they can run long runs with you!) or if you are looking for another way to explore a new city (at YOUR pace)!
Thanks Sara, Michael and City Tours for not only a great run by an awesome swag bag!
See you soon!
So on to my review of the Running Tour:
Sara picked me up in the hotel lobby and showed me the in and outs of the DC Metro System aka got me to the start of my 6 mile run!
We started with working our way around the city blocks to the Capital where she hit the high notes and pointed out the legislative offices and I waved at corporate America while they worked and we enjoyed the beautiful last day of winter and 60+ degree weather the only way you should running!
We headed toward the Washington Monument where I got an awesome pic and learned I need to watch National news more as Sara explained the earthquake shut the monument down for a year or so. Other highlights included Vietnam War Memorial, running up the steps to see Abe and seeing where they make the money!!
I am excited to visit another city where I can explore the city by foot! And highly recommend City Tours (they are in a lot of big cities!) to anyone that is traveling while training for a race ( they can run long runs with you!) or if you are looking for another way to explore a new city (at YOUR pace)!Thanks Sara, Michael and City Tours for not only a great run by an awesome swag bag!
See you soon!
Friday, March 9, 2012
The Journey
"Trust The Journey"
A common phrase I have repeated to myself through the last 5 years of running.
Every long run, race or fun run has had its own unique journey. Though, not all of them have been pleasant they have all made me into the person/runner I am today.
One is the toughest journeys was that of 26.2 miles.
Lots of miles lead up to the race of course but that truly was not the hard part.
There was lots of doubts of mine and others opinions that as a runner you have to work through. My other favorite quote is that "Running is 99% mental." A lot of people disagree but anyone can train their bodies to run its the training the mind to go along with it is the hard part.
One thing to keep in mind whether you are just beginning your journey, half way through or you can literally see the finish line.... No ones journey looks exactly alike and a lot of factors come in to play on how that final leg of the journey will play out.
Maybe that is why the reward is so sweet....
Here is my reward. I don't know why but seeing this on my car everyday reminds me of my journey of who I used to be to who I've become.
A common phrase I have repeated to myself through the last 5 years of running.
Every long run, race or fun run has had its own unique journey. Though, not all of them have been pleasant they have all made me into the person/runner I am today.
One is the toughest journeys was that of 26.2 miles.
Lots of miles lead up to the race of course but that truly was not the hard part.
There was lots of doubts of mine and others opinions that as a runner you have to work through. My other favorite quote is that "Running is 99% mental." A lot of people disagree but anyone can train their bodies to run its the training the mind to go along with it is the hard part.
One thing to keep in mind whether you are just beginning your journey, half way through or you can literally see the finish line.... No ones journey looks exactly alike and a lot of factors come in to play on how that final leg of the journey will play out.
Maybe that is why the reward is so sweet....
Here is my reward. I don't know why but seeing this on my car everyday reminds me of my journey of who I used to be to who I've become.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Fleet Feet Columbus: Worth The Drive? YES!
Today I experienced my first ever "real" running store. At least it was real in my book. What made it real?
-Gait Analysis
-Treadmill
-And Runner/Sales Men
First they measure your foot which I don't think I have had done since elementary school. Then look at your feet standing, then running (barefoot)---don't wear black socks if you don't want to have to go completely bare on the treadmill! They have a camera that logs it and then they give you a great choice of shoes!
I learned today that my right foot is a half inch longer than my left. I have thought of several theories myself but luckily before I could embarrass myself by stating one of them the runner/sales man said it just happens and shrugged his shoulders. So okay, it just happens. Good for me that its not enough to effect my buying pattern. Can you imagine.....I am going to need an 8 in the left and 8.5 in the right. Don't think I could even special order them that way!
I also learned that I have the perfect foot....I mean neutral foot ;) I kind of knew this before....as an ex-pronater (yes, I just made up that word)---I have always tried to equal the pressure in my foot by shifting weight on big toe after years of having wear on the edge of my shoes and noticed that I shifted my weight to the outer side of my foot while no one else did, in aerobic classes through high school.
Since I have had no aches or pains (Yes, I am knocking on wood....right...now) since the marathon (its all good until you start running 40+ miles), I found out I can keep wearing my minimalist shoes that I love! AND my favorite shoe is now in white/purple color combo which will be my summer/fall shoe. Back to Brooks Pure Flow.....ahhhhhh.
If you happen to be a supinater or pronater, we learned you can have a trainer shoe to log on all your long miles, then keep your minimalist shoe for the race. This will keep your minimalist shoe in good shape for many races (since they typically only get 250-300 miles).
The store also had a pretty good selection of jackets, pants, shorts, shirts, and even 26.2 magnets (not that anyone has one on their Mazda now!). The clincher for me in the store was the treadmill and encouragement to use it!
The store is getting ready to go through an expansion and the new store looks BIG. So I am excited to head back. If you are in Columbus on Saturday they are planning on having a great Re-Grand Opening!
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