During this past summer (and even fall), I did more of my running indoors on the treadmill vs. outside because it was sooo hot here in Houston. I haven’t always been a fan of the “dreadmill” and have even struggled with it from time to time. But, once you overcome your fears, get some confidence […]
We are challenging the Honey We’re Home Fitness Challenge members to do a running workout this week! Not everyone likes to run – but if you mix things up it can be fun! Also, it’s totally fine to mix in running and walking if you are a beginner! If you are more advanced, increase your […]
Sometimes working out indoors gets boring – especially when it’s a nice day outside and you feel the need for some fresh air. Houston has a ton of parks and green space that are the perfect place to fit in an outdoor workout. As a former (and hopefully returning) marathoner – I’ve run in and […]
One of the things I love most about cruising is being able to mix up my workouts and take advantage of all the fun workout environments on board the ship. On my last Carnival cruise a few weeks ago – I decided to do some of my workouts outside because I wanted to enjoy the […]
Tight hamstrings can not only effect your workouts but they can also cause lower back pain. Learning how to stretch them properly is key. If you incorporate some stretches into your weekly workout routine, you’ll become more flexible, have better running form and also decrease injuries to your lower back. But, be sure to stretch […]
Want to run a Turkey Trot but are you starting from scratch? No worries – I’m here to help! This is a great plan for beginners or people who just haven’t run in awhile. One of my favorite things to do on Thanksgiving day is to run a Turkey Trot! It’s a great way to […]
I’m featured this month in the September/October issue of Muscle and Fitness Hers Magazine. They asked me to share a couple of my most popular running workouts that people can do on the treadmill. Below is one of my advanced running workouts. If you are looking for something more on the intermediate level check out this […]
As far as races go – there aren’t many long distance races in the summer due to the heat. However, there are still a lot of 5k’s and the 5k is doable by anyone! If you really want to get faster at 5k’s or set a PR in a summer or fall race, you need […]
We’ve started a weekly running group as part of Bombshell Bootcamp and each week we post a new running workout for the group to complete on their own. Last week we focused on the Tempo Run. As a marathon runner – I’m very familiar with this training run but many people are not. It’s one […]
In case you haven’t purchased the May issue of Fitness Magazine yet – I wanted to share the hill workout that I created. I designed a custom treadmill workout for the Bikini Body Bootcamp Plan that is a great workout to mix in to your weekly routine (or the Bikini Body Bootcamp Plan) 2-3 times […]
I’m really picky when it comes to my running gear – my outfit, my shoes, my hair, my ipod, etc. I don’t want anything to weigh me down, feel bulky or rub me the wrong way. This is especially important during marathon and ultra marathon training. The last thing you want it to be on a 22 […]
A few months ago I was sitting on my living room floor and when I got ready to stand up, my ankle felt like it was kind of locked in place or that it needed to pop. Once I stood up I had sharp pains inside the center of my ankle and I couldn’t walk. […]
Many of my clients have struggled with low back pain at some point or another and it’s an area that I pay special attention to since I’m a runner. Running (and many other sports) can place stress on your lower back – especially if you have tight hamstrings. So, it’s important to stretch your low […]
This Thursday is Thanksgiving and that means it’s Turkey Trot time! It’s one of my favorite races to do all year and it’s a great way to get your day started and burn some pre-Thanksgiving feast calories! Run the Trot and you can burn an extra 300-400 (for 5k) to 600-800 (for 10k) calories before your […]
Three weeks ago I ran the Chevron Houston Marathon and I had another great experience! We had good weather (unlike last year’s rain) and the spectators were better than ever! I also had a lot of my friends and clients out around the course (thanks guys!!), so that always gives me something to look forward […]
Running continues to become more popular each year and the number of marathon and half marathon runners continues to increase! I have a lot of friends and clients who have set a goal to run a half marathon in 2012 and have asked for my help. So, I thought I would put together a simple […]
Obviously you are using your leg muscles when you run – but which ones are really doing the work? Well, it depends on what type of run you are doing. Each type of run (see below) works your muscles differently and and may target one group more than the other. Also, the type of muscles you […]
If you live in Houston – join me tomorrow night for a marathon training event at Whole Foods! However, you DO NOT have to be a runner or training for a marathon. Jumpstart your Fall running season – whether you are doing the Houston Marathon, 1/2 Marathon or even a 5k! Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership […]
Hi guys! Last week’s challenge for the ExerciseTV Breakfast Club was to run 60 minutes during the week. You can still do this challenge on your own this week or do it in addition to this week’s challenge :Work Your Sides! At the end of the video I show 5 of my favorite warmup drills […]
Hi guys! I started back up with Marathon training 3 weeks ago and thought I’d try to post my weekly training schedules on here so that you could follow along if you want. If you aren’t currently running 6 miles, just scale back this plan to adjust. I basically increase my long run by 1 […]