Two weeks before my 5K in April, I hurt something in my hip. I think I have just strained a tendon or group of muscles, but it hurts. I pushed through it to get my 5K done then took 10 days off. Last week I decided to test the waters and see how it felt. [...]

Continue reading My Workout Plan – Week of May 16

Are you up for it?? The ESPNW.com team posted this workout on their Facebook page today and while I know for a fact there is no way I can make it through this workout today, it certainly gives me something to work on! And with any luck, I will be back on track and posting [...]

Continue reading ESPNW.com Facebook 100 Workout Challenge

According to my workout plan for the week, today was supposed to be Kettleworx Cardio Week 1, but I did actually do Week 1 last Friday AND I had a “better offer” today – well, not better, just different. I have been wanting to add yoga in to my workouts because as I am getting [...]

Continue reading Jillian Michael’s Yoga Meltdown – A First Impression

One of the single biggest reasons people give up on an exercise routine is lack of motivation! And, one of the biggest motivations for people is peer pressure – it really can be a good thing. What sounds like more fun – running by yourself or running with your best buds? How about recognition? If [...]

Continue reading 6 Tips for Sticking with your Workout Routine

One of the easiest, most effective, and most affordable ways to exercise is just to get out and walk (or work up to a run). Recently I heard some friends talking about a sensor you can put on your shoe to help you keep track of the miles you are walking or running. Being the [...]

Continue reading Nike Plus Sensor Makes Walking or Running More Fun