Fitness

Change it up

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Are you finding that you are losing motivation to run?  It happens.  And even though we know running is effective, it's still extremely easy to resist. Motivational dips cause declines in regularity, distance and pace, and finding the drive to strap on your sneakers is a constant psychological struggle. Keep your body and mind guessing. Clock a variety of routes so... »

weight loss and tips on how YOU can achieve your goals…

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Hey, I hope you are having an awesome week!  August in Seattle means SUMMER!  We've finally had a nice string of good weather (70+ degrees for more than two days in a row)! Wanted to share with you today a few comments from my clients.  I thought this would be helpful to those of you needing some guidance or inspiration from... »

3 running questions answered

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If you remember a former blog post I had asked you to ask me your questions regarding running, fitness and nutrition.  I've answered three questions today from some of our readers. here ya go. Question #1 from Anna: I would love general help/advice for how to push through fitness plateaus.. I realize that getting to bootcamp more often and adding more... »

my soccer weekend!

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WOW....did you watch the USA womens world cup game this morning!  Absolutely AMAZING!  Those ladies kept their head in the game and came from behind (with a player short) to win in penalty kicks.  I could tell how bad they wanted that win and they fought hard and believed!  Totally Awesome! I had a great weekend reunited with my high school... »

Weight Loss Success Story

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[caption id="attachment_1651" align="alignleft" width="169" caption="Before"][/caption] In Livia's words: ''I am not new to the concept of boot camps, as I had participated in three back-to-back sessions last summer. When I met Jill, - through friends who were already in her boot camp - I was well aware of the positive aspects of working out outside regularly. Rain or shine. Something was... »

meal plans

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I have listed examples of what to eat for meals and snacks to continue answering many of the email and blog questions regarding nutrition. The best way to stick to a healthy plan is to plan ahead and prepare your own meals.  It seems daunting, but its not. I make very simple (as you will see below) meals all the time. ... »

I wanna help YOU….

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get your questions answered by me....the fitness trainer and running coach.  Hey, if you have a particular question or topic you'd like me to cover here on the blog, please let me know.  It is my passion and goal to help as many people as I can live a happy, healthy, and successful running life :) So, go ahead and leave... »

4 Tips to your Dream Body

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish I'm writing this blog post today as I sit here and review the results of my 6 week Summer Body Challenge.  I did this challenge with my bootcamp clients and WOW! did we have some amazing results. I find that most people either workout a lot and don't eat well, or they... »

Is upper body strength a must for runners?

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Let me ask you this.... do you strength train?  if so, how often and what do you do? "Does it help you run or slow you down? How much upper body strength is too much for marathon runners? Should your upper body be equal in strength to your lower body?"  These are just a few examples of the many questions my... »

What does running teach you?

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Happy Weekend!  Today I wanted to share part of an email I received from a client who is following my 16 week marathon plan.  Her words are very inspiring. "The experience so far has taught me a lot about myself. I know that if I put my mind to something I can work through it and accomplish the task. I feel... »

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