How to Choose a Marathon Training Plan
So you want to run a marathon, huh? It’s exciting, right? And a little (or a lotta) scary. I’d highly recommend a training plan. First, coaches know what a typical body needs to get across
So you want to run a marathon, huh? It’s exciting, right? And a little (or a lotta) scary. I’d highly recommend a training plan. First, coaches know what a typical body needs to get across
This week I picked out my fall marathon training plan. My current fitness and running mileage base played crucial roles in my decision. I remember when I was newbie I had a lot of questions
I'm a resolutions and goals kind of gal. Some years I nail all my resolutions, and other years I come really short. But I find what really matters is that I keep inventory. I keep
Last Friday came and went, and this post never went live. Last week, I talked about vinyasa and Yin yoga (and tips for your first Yin class). So these vinyasa and yin yoga videos are more theme-applicable
So you know that yoga provides many benefits that would be great in your life - sense of calm, ability to be present during stressful times, and a great workout too. You've gotten over your
As we know I am not an expert on anything, I asked for the input of Lynne McSweeney, owner of Savannah Yoga Barre, to give us some advice on running and Yin yoga. Lynne teaches Dynamic Yoga Flow,
Restorative yoga is a quiet time to physically unwind the body. It is probably the slowest paced of the yoga styles. Soft props like blankets, bolsters (think: giant pillow), and foam blocks support you. They dim
Yesterday, I wrote about Yin yoga and its benefits for runners. Yin yoga works the connective tissues in your body to encourage the release of fascia and increase circulation. If Yin yoga sounds like something
Inspired by traditional practices of monks in India and China, modern Yin yoga arrived in the late 70's. The monks held Yin-style poses for long periods of time to physically condition themselves for sitting meditation.
For runners, vinyasa styled yoga classes most appeal to them. These classes are high energy. Your heart rate will increase, you'll get sweaty, your muscles will burn, and you will flow from pose to pose. These