Strength_n_running
A space to chat about strength training and running, with a side of triathlon…and a slice of real life!
Running and triathlon
Favorite workouts, tips, and race recaps to help you get faster and stronger on the road and/or trails.
Strength Training
Routines and moves designed specifically to support and strengthen runners bodies.
Movement is medicine
Well here I am showing up on this blog again! I guess I didn’t hold true to my commitment of regular posting but I have not forgotten about this space. And I’m here to say whether you’re running, swimming, or biking at threshold pace or a snail’s pace, the point is just to find joy…
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other!
One foot in front of the other, one pedal stroke before another, one arm stroke before another… whatever your movement is (run, walk, hike, bike, swim, etc…) there’s nothing more true than this statement. Forward motion is progress, and that’s the goal. This morning’s run was a little test of fitness in prep for this…
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…
Pie in the sky dreams!
I’ve got pie in the sky dreams. And we all have one choice every morning. Wake up and chase down those dreams or go back to sleep and keep on dreaming. It all comes down to the little choices we make day after day My #workoutwednesday went like:📌Coffee and a Maurten 100 gel📌10’ dynamic warm…
Cool air, warm sun, and empty roads make for a glorious run!
Thank you spring break, for providing a tranquil run this morning! Florida has had some super gloomy weather as of late so today was just what I needed. And after a 2 year hiatus on this blog, I think I’m ready to come back again. Life has managed to get super busy but I’m finally…
Sunflower lovers unite ☮️ 🖤🌻
I think my choice of attire today threw some good vibes out into the universe! Not only did I have a great ladder workout, but I came across this surprise sunflower garden during my cool down 😍 45’ run with a few strides and a timed ladder in the mix 🏃🏻♀️ It’s still triathlon season,…
Winter Park 10k
Today’s race was the end of the Run BMT spring Blok. I was so nervous to join this group, but am so very happy that I did! Now for the race recap: 10k races are hard, and, as a triathlete, not a distance that I race often. Coming back from an injury is also hard,…
Nothing but appreciation for today’s run!
It’s a gift to have the time, space, & physical/mental resources to do the things we love 💗 After a solid warm up, the work was 8x 3’ (1’). I didn’t quite hit the paces I wanted, but I choose to give myself a little grace today Less than 6 months ago I fractured 2…
Either work for it, or wish for it!
45 minute recovery run today, and my legs felt amazing. Granted I could’ve used a bit more sleep, but ehhh that’s adulting for ya! I do believe there is something special about spending time in the morning sun. It’s like mother nature’s way of providing free mental health care to all of us. It’s Spring…
About Me
Elena S.
RRCA coach
NASM-CPT, in progress
Mom, runner, triathlete trying to juggle ALL the things!
Determined to Tri AND Run 