A goal can feel out of reach when you lack proper planning and training. In casual conversation, whenever I hear something like "I don't have time to work out" or "I could never run a (any distance race)", I often hear "I'm not worth it," "I won't make the time," or "My health is not … Continue reading Success: The Hardest Part of Training Is Planning For It
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Recovery Run: Well Worth The Wait!
Yesterday I woke up feeling like absolute crapola, so I decided to take the day off again. Aside from grocery shopping I spent it juicing and sleeping. The off-my-feet approach definitely paid off when I awoke this morning feeling healthy and chipper! I set off for a run -- no real distance or time goal … Continue reading Recovery Run: Well Worth The Wait!
Fitness Friday: Did Recovery Always Take This Long?
On Wednesday I started my first fitness boot camp since...well...boot camp. It was an all women's group led in a suburb of Seattle, about a ten minute drive away. At first I thought it would be too much -- a commute before a commute to work, especially in the direction of rush hour traffic. However, … Continue reading Fitness Friday: Did Recovery Always Take This Long?
Getting Settled In, New Training Plan, First Week
So after being on the road quite a bit, I finally made it to my home destination, Seattle! I live in an area called Eastlake...it's the eastern side of Lake Union. My office is in South Lake Union, which is only a mile walk. 1.2 miles to be exact. Right now I have to lug … Continue reading Getting Settled In, New Training Plan, First Week
An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure
Our health is the greatest wealth we will ever know. Most of the time, we'll never realize how "wealthy" we are until we succumb to some sort of condition or obstacle to remind us how easy it really is to take the time out to take care of ourselves. Is drinking 20 oz of cola … Continue reading An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure
Should I Consider A Super Sprint Triathlon?
I'm doing some research on upcoming triathlons in the Seattle area that I'll be able to train for and race once I get settled in. I found one in nearby Kent and they have three distances: Olympic, Sprint, and Super Sprint. I'm considering the Super Sprint distance -- it's only 1/4 mile open water swim, … Continue reading Should I Consider A Super Sprint Triathlon?
Paleo Day 16…Big Eats For A Big Training Day
Started my training day off with a very light snack...a banana. It never gives me a stomachache and I never feel like hurling during a workout when I eat it. Proceeded with a strength training workout, followed by a run...I was a little bit on the tired side to start. If there was a way … Continue reading Paleo Day 16…Big Eats For A Big Training Day
Paleo Day 14…Easter Sunday Cheats
Sunday started off without a hitch. It was a mild sunny morning and I was sitting in my boyfriend's backyard enjoying some fresh strawberries, a crisp glass of water, and a popular book called The Primal Blueprint. Figured that it'd be nice to read a few pages from it since I'm following a very similar … Continue reading Paleo Day 14…Easter Sunday Cheats
Thoughts I Think While I Tackle The One-Mile Swim
On Friday I completed my very first long swim of one mile. (I think I completed something close to a mile before in an open water swim, but I don't count that too much because we took a lot of breaks and it was with a class.) It was one of the few times where … Continue reading Thoughts I Think While I Tackle The One-Mile Swim
Paleo Day 13…Pre-Holiday Festivities, Breaking Bread
Spending the weekend at my boyfriend's house generally makes it a culinary challenge, since I don't prepare all of the food I eat. However, since he's on paleo too, it's a smidge easier. I started the day with a huge bag of almonds, cranberries, and raisins. We were boiling eggs for Easter and making some … Continue reading Paleo Day 13…Pre-Holiday Festivities, Breaking Bread
Amara in Training 