Last week, I got a new gym membership at AllStar Fitness in Tacoma. It's been a year since I've had an actual gym membership. (I had to cancel my membership at LA Fitness because I didn't have regular income coming in to pay for it.) Within the past year, I had to learn how to improvise; I picked up hot yoga and found trails to run at. Before this, I was at the gym practically everyday. The gym became a daily routine. I was comfortable and was familiar.
Now, I'm back at the gym and I have no idea where to start but I remember why I enjoyed going to the gym - people at the gym has the same intention surrounding fitness. It's just not the same working to my old Winsor Pilates DVDs as actually being in the classroom with a teacher in the front of the room. I'm really excited to get back into the routine of working out regularly.
Back to my days as a gym rat...
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
A Quick How to on Running a Half-Marathon
This is a quick how to on running a half-marathon (or possibly a full one):
First of all, you must set your intention. Be clear with your intention and what you're committed to. If you are doing a half-marathon because your girlfriends are doing it and you don't want to feel left out... say it. If you're doing a half-marathon because you want to look good in a bikini... own it! Ultimately, it's not going to matter why you did it once you cross that finish line.
Once you've made your commitment by setting an intention and making your declaration, you MUST register. There are people who register but don't end up racing but you're more likely to do it if you've already paid. Plus, it will put you into the mentality of running a half-marathon or full-marathon - it's the future that you are living into... which is 13.1 or 26.2 miles.
Now, you must create a training structure. Most people (like me) follow an existing training schedule. Google training schedules that will fit best with you and your lifestyle (I use Hal Higdon's). You're probably going to have to make some life adjustments yourself. Print out the schedule and post it in a place that you go to everyday. This is your structure for success.
Along with a training schedule, you need to speak to someone about nutrition and injury prevention. You can try doing it yourself, but it makes a bigger difference actually speaking to someone. They can answer any questions that you have. Your body is one-of-a-kind... let me repeat that... YOUR body is ONE-OF-A-KIND. Take care of it by doing what works for YOUR body.
By race-time, you should be ready and hydrated. At the end of the race, don't be attached to the outcome. If your toe nails fall off, it's probably because your nail was too long or you didn't train well enough. Learn from the last and kick ass in the next.
Happy running! :)
First of all, you must set your intention. Be clear with your intention and what you're committed to. If you are doing a half-marathon because your girlfriends are doing it and you don't want to feel left out... say it. If you're doing a half-marathon because you want to look good in a bikini... own it! Ultimately, it's not going to matter why you did it once you cross that finish line.
Once you've made your commitment by setting an intention and making your declaration, you MUST register. There are people who register but don't end up racing but you're more likely to do it if you've already paid. Plus, it will put you into the mentality of running a half-marathon or full-marathon - it's the future that you are living into... which is 13.1 or 26.2 miles.
Now, you must create a training structure. Most people (like me) follow an existing training schedule. Google training schedules that will fit best with you and your lifestyle (I use Hal Higdon's). You're probably going to have to make some life adjustments yourself. Print out the schedule and post it in a place that you go to everyday. This is your structure for success.
Along with a training schedule, you need to speak to someone about nutrition and injury prevention. You can try doing it yourself, but it makes a bigger difference actually speaking to someone. They can answer any questions that you have. Your body is one-of-a-kind... let me repeat that... YOUR body is ONE-OF-A-KIND. Take care of it by doing what works for YOUR body.
By race-time, you should be ready and hydrated. At the end of the race, don't be attached to the outcome. If your toe nails fall off, it's probably because your nail was too long or you didn't train well enough. Learn from the last and kick ass in the next.
Happy running! :)
Sunday, May 2, 2010
10 Reasons Why I love Hot Yoga
1. I love getting hot and sweaty.
2. I feel sexy.
3. It's yoga practice not yoga perfect.
4. There is always room to grow.
5. There is no where else I need to be.
6. All I need is my body.
7. My body loves it.
8. I'm stronger and more flexible.
9. My spirit is enlivened.
10. I get to breathe.
2. I feel sexy.
3. It's yoga practice not yoga perfect.
4. There is always room to grow.
5. There is no where else I need to be.
6. All I need is my body.
7. My body loves it.
8. I'm stronger and more flexible.
9. My spirit is enlivened.
10. I get to breathe.
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