More Excuses?

Beat Her

I WILL

Why?

I don't do it for others to see my muscles, I don't do it for others to see my dedication, I don't do it to prove anything, I do it to push myself and make myself mentally strong.  When I have difficulties in life, I laugh at them because I know that I have pushed myself through pain, through sickness, through frustration and there is nothing that I can't handle without His help.

  

btw none of these pictures of me...this is what I will look like soon

In All Weathers

Recently I have been getting out and running.  I run in the unexpected warm. I run in the wind. I have even run in the sleet more then a few times.  They have been some of the best runs I have ever had.  In the beginning they are miserable.  I try to avoid the puddles and shield my face from the sleet. But, eventually, I start to love it.  The cold invigorates my muscles.   I run through the ankle deep puddles purposefully because they feel strangely good on my feet.  You never know when you may have a wonderful work out even when it is miserable out.  Just get out there...today may be the day you feel how wonderful it is to be strong, to defy the limits of what a human can do. 

Experience the Run

Back on My Feet

There are wonderful people using their strength to strengthen others...how will you help another grow today?
http://vimeo.com/38675251

TV Wrkout

This is genius folks...

Pass It On Workout

This week 50+ of my friends and I went to a charity center to load freight containers to send to Haiti. We spent hours lifting heavy boxes full of food, medical supplies, and sanitation products.  It was so fun to work in the long lines passing the boxes.  The next morning all of us woke up sore but happy.  Sometimes you can be creative and help others with your work.

What is Exercise to YOU?

Runner Hair

http://www.runnersworld.com/photos/eight-runner-tested-hairstyles

Relax

Joy Release

The other day I got somewhere an hour early and I knew there was a battle-field near by.  True to form I stripped off my cute black dress and grabbed all my cold gear running clothes.  It was truly the best run of my life.  There was so much joy in just being able to have the ability to get up and run.  I could not stop smiling as I ran through the chilly fields.  I met a woman who was 56 and just beginning to run again.  It was so wonderful to be able to do this with no previous plans.  So keep a bag of running clothes in your car, and don't be afraid to get up and get out.

Routine

Live Courageously

Eat Clean

Be Happy. Be Healthy. Be Fit

Side Stitches?

1. Your breathing. Keep your breathing even while you're running and focus on your breath. 

2. What you're eating before you run. What you eat ahead of your run can impact your gastrointestinal tract causing agitation. Notice if you get side stitches when you eat a certain food and then try not eating that food the next time to see if it helps. 

3. Elimination. Make sure you've completely moved your bowels before you run. 

4. Hydration. Likewise, make sure you're hydrated. 

Finally, if you do experience a side stitch. Slow down and massage it using moderate pressure with the heel of your hand. It will usually go away in a few moments. 

SUCCESS

Let your outside match your inside

I am in love with this

Champions

Fast Morning Workout

Start your Workouts With Power

Create it

Outdoor Release Workouts

Today I was privileged to go down to one of my friend's lake house.  The entire day we spent swimming to various destinations, kayaking, and going on a long walk.  It was so relaxing and yet such an incredible workout.  Even when we were just hanging out in the water we were treading so we never really stopped moving.  As much as I love working out at the gym...Enjoying nature is a huge workout in and of itself which causes little strain to the muscles and is incredibly fun!

Quote of the day

Without a Goal You Can't Score

Motivational video

Sweat Every Day I WILL

Summer activites

Laughter burns calories too

Made me laugh...

Celebrate Summer

So It was national running day recently and I missed it because I was on vacation but happy late running day everyone!!!!!

Princess

Video Break

Is it your best time or your worst day? What is strong?

Happy Workout

Is it worth it????

Memorial Day

Running today for those who know the true meaning of heat runs

For those who know what running under stress is

Who know how to run through pain

And for those who no longer can

We thank all those who have served our country

Earn It

Give it your all

Does this describe you?

Work Out

Now that you are motivated are you ready to work-out? This is the first day of Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred...I did this yesterday and it definitely hurt...good luck

H2O

Made me laugh a little.  

Don't Quit

Design Yourself

Quote

Speed workout

Forgot my running shoes at a friend's house today. I didn't have much time so I did 2 sets of these.  They aren't the most painful workouts but it gets your heart going. After the first round or so the timing is super simple. 

Food

Next time you eat a BIG MAC are you willing to put in the time to work it off???

Joy

Because working out is more fun then sitting on the couch

Run to Freedom

Get Out and Get Sweaty

"I feel there is nothing more cleansing for the mind, soul, and body then pushing yourself physically until you can go no further." 

Hope

Pain

         If it was easy every one would do it. Why does everyone treat pain like it is a negative thing? Pain is the ultimate test. Without pain there would be no winners. Without pain we would all be equal. Without pain we would never find out how strong we really are.  You may say you love to workout or you love to run but there is no love without sacrifice and no success without pain.  If you haven't had to go through pain to get some where you can't be proud of it because it means that you naturally had it or it was handed to you. There is no personal merit in that.  Why do we always cheer for the underdogs? Because they are the true champions fighting there way through to success.  Nothing in life depends on what has happened to you. NOTHING...there are amputees completing Iron-Mans.  There are people who have had worse things happen to them then you can ever imagine and they have used it to make them strong.  You can either be miserable or strong...the choice is yours.  What's your excuse? You couldn't handle it? You were scared? Is that how you want to live not putting your full strength into anything? Outlast the pain and when it is finished you can look back at the beast and laugh.  You can say "do your worst" because I know I will never give up.  

Finish Strong...and be proud at the end of each and every work out.

Inner Champion

       Today I start training for the new XC season.  My coach just retired and we have a new coach who I know will push us harder. But, I have a whole summer to push myself alone, to keep myself accountable, and to find out the runner that I can be.  I am not the fastest runner, not even close, but I can be the strongest runner. I can be strong mentally. I can do extra reps. I can work on my form. I can eat well and get sleep.  I can be the runner that inspires and brings people up.  How will you find your inner champion today?

What will you do today???

Reasons to workout

Quote of the day