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
Intention Deficit Disorder: I HAZ IT
Motivation: it's a commodity I always wished I had more of. The last six months have been difficult for me as my training motivation waned. I ended the year on a pretty motivated high, and as the months passed, I found myself less so. The problem with goal-oriented motivation is precisely this: once we achieve … Continue reading Intention Deficit Disorder: I HAZ IT
Running Grooves…and Bumps In The Road
Okay, so I haven't posted in a bit. You know why? Because nothing has really been going on! Paleo ended a few days after my last food post. It was a slow decline...It started with one meal gone awry, then followed by a a little cheating here and there, until I almost stopped caring for … Continue reading Running Grooves…and Bumps In The Road
Paleo Day 17…Twisted Ankle, Burritos Aren’t Paleo
I figured that I'd get my long swim in today so I started the day with two bananas to power up! I generally just have one, but today I doubled up in anticipation for my workout... ...but then I twisted my ankle. 😦 I don't even have a cool story! I decided to take a … Continue reading Paleo Day 17…Twisted Ankle, Burritos Aren’t Paleo
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 15…Fish Tacos and Too Much of a Good Thing
Started off my day with a different type of scramble this time...onions, bell peppers, and roasted green peppers with a side of potatoes! Then went to visit a friend. She was gracious enough to share her blood oranges with me. It was so sweet and tasty! I will have to hunt down the farmer's market … Continue reading Paleo Day 15…Fish Tacos and Too Much of a Good Thing
Amara in Training 