Category: Strength training

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Keeping the hard days hard, and the easy days easy!

5 mile recovery run this morning.

Legs felt super heavy after yesterday’s speed work and leg workout so took it super chill and easy with 4 strides thrown in at the end. Even a “hard” feeling run is better than no run at all! Glad I was able to get it done!

Yesterday = Speed work x leg day = a solid combo!

Worked on a mix of long and short intervals over the course of a 5 mile run as I inch closer to my goal 5k pace. Also got in a gym sesh later for my 2nd workout of the day to hit legs and core and do some upper body push. If only every day could feel this good!

Leg workout included the seated leg press and weighted leg curl machines, barbell good mornings, weighted lunges and calf raises, and weighted single-leg rear deadlifts.

Recovery tools this weekend will include extra sleep, proper hydration, epsom salt, reading time, and mobility work. Anything else I’m missing?

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Spent the morning chasing boys!

Headed out early this morning for a local Sunday group long run. Started off a little too fast trying to keep up with some of the guys in the group. The first 2 miles were smooth sailing, but after the guys were warmed up, they took off!

Ended up finishing solo, never quite able to catch them after the turn around. But it was an out and back so, on the bright side, I didn’t get lost. And what a beautiful morning to run!

It’s always seems that group runs end up this way for me. Either the other runners are way faster or they tend to be newer runners with a slower walk/run party pace. I haven’t figured out a solution just yet, other than to just get faster 😂

After finishing a little over 5 miles in 50 minutes I did a little post run cool down and social chat with the group, then headed over to the gym for some back and core work. I really enjoy lifting 3-4 days per week right now, as I’m focused on building my strength prior to entering my summer block of marathon training.

Muscle mass and strength tend to decline as we age. One of the best antidotes for that is lifting, and lifting heavy. Especially for women. I’ve learned a lot about this topic and have increased my confidence in the gym so much. I hope to inspire other women to do the same!

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A place to share all things running and strength training related!

Ok…maybe some healthy eating and triathlon tidbits too!

I’ve been a recreational runner since I was 13 years old, completing distances from the popular 5k to the entry-level ultra 50k and everything in between. In 2015 I entered the world of triathlon, competing first in sprint races and eventually working my way up to the 70.3 distance (x2!) in 2021. Along this journey, I’ve had many successes, but I’ve also hit a few bumps in the road related to injuries.

In the early days, I kept a running scrapbook with all my race bibs, course maps, and finish times to document my progress. Eventually that method transitioned over to the Garmin connect app plus Instagram, as life seems to have gone paperless these days. But I sure do miss the good ‘ol days! Now doesn’t that make me sound ancient???

My old school running scrapbook

Since I am “well seasoned”, I would like to share what I have learned along the way, as well as where I plan to go from here. In doing so I hope to inspire and help others in their journey to happy, healthy, strong running and every day life!