Amara in Training

Category: Fitness

  • Paleo Day 2…Still Going Strong

    So far, so good! Day 2 and I haven’t gone off the deep end yet. I did, however, unload my 25-ct croissant box and my Simply Apple juice at school. SCORE! I was able to give some snacks to my classmates while getting rid of some of the foods I couldn’t eat. I feel much…

  • First Day of Paleo

    My first day of paleo went pretty well! Drank a lot of water and ate to my heart’s content. I only felt hungry when I was hungry, but because I’ve been foodblogging I’ve sure noticed how many times I get up to grab a snack. Breakfast – 6 egg white scramble Snacks throughout the day…

  • Unsolicited Advice to Newbie Runners (From a Newbie Runner Herself)

    In the last week, I’ve had a few people openly declare to me their intent to start a running regimen or to tackle the marathon next year…and to them I say kudos!! Here’s a few things I wish I knew about running before I started running. 1. It’s going to be uncomfortable for awhile, but…

  • Spring Cleaning: Paleo Diet and My Brand New Training Schedule

    My last race left me a bit frustrated with how I’ve been trying to shove everything into my schedule…balancing school, freelancing, internship, and personal relationships left very little time for training the last few months, and I’m fed up! I’ve gained a bit of weight (SUPER SADFACE) and frankly, that’s not okay. I’m feeling less…

  • Q+A: Getting Started With Your Very First 5K

    Someone I know is looking to get into her very first 5K. As a matter of fact, a number of people I know are looking to get into their very first 5K! (Something’s in the air for sure…) So, in an effort to help get them across the finish line, I wanted to put together…

  • Race Recap: The 2012 LA Marathon

    I survived…but man oh man I am definitely feeling the pain of undertraining. The course was great. It was the best foot tour of LA I’ve ever taken. What got me most excited about this race was that I’ve been to every part of the city, but I’ve yet to actually go through it in…

  • Merry Christmas To You! Get 20% Discount On Any Running Shoes TODAY #runchat

    Hey everyone! I just finished my Christmas shopping, and aside from some obligatory boxes of chocolate I’ve stuck with a theme this year…obviously health and wellness! Although I can’t quite disclose what I got everyone just yet — that’s for later tonight when we open gifts! — I got myself a neat little something too.…

  • The $2.32 Power Dinner

    It might seem a bit impossible to eat well on a budget, but more and more I am discovering that it is cheaper and easier to eat healthy at home. I ran a couple of miles after work and then wrapped up the evening with a weight training set. After I finished I was pretty…

  • Motivation Monday: Getting Excited About What’s Next

    Change is pretty hard to face. I spent the weekend pouring over my personal training books. A lot of it was technical and scientific, and the material is admittedly more difficult than I had anticipated. However, the single thing that kept me motivated was the light at the end of the tunnel. The prospect of…