Many of you are working from home because of Covid. You are finding it hard to take brakes with all the Zoom meetings. Now your back, shoulders and other parts of your body you didn’t know exists are hurting. Here are the questions I ask: is your home setup is the same as your ergonomicContinue reading “Covid Back”
Category Archives: Running
Being Cupid
As we approach Valentine’s Day, we as athletes and coaches need to respect and thanks our significant other by being cupid. My boyfriend, Mark, is so supportive of me being a coach, runner and triathlete. We see each other on the weekends but that is when most long training workouts happen. When I’m training, MarkContinue reading “Being Cupid”
The Pull Back Week
The pull back week, either triathletes/runners love it or hate it. Me I love it because I know my body needs it. But many athletes don’t understand why they need it. When athletes training for endurance events (half marathons/Olympic distance triathlon to longer distances), coaches use periodization training. Periodization training uses micro cycles of 2-3Continue reading “The Pull Back Week”
What We Learn
As a coach, we are always learning new tools, apps, techie gadgets, and new training methods. So many coaches stick what they learned in class but don’t change with the latest. We are constantly learning from the science of pro athletes; what works and doesn’t work in training for today’s athlete. And training older athletes.Continue reading “What We Learn”
Battle of Heart Rate Training
Running/triathlon coaches and aerobic instructors see heart rate training differently which it is a battle for the athlete. Spin/aerobic instructors say if your recovery is fast for intervals then your cardio is good. Also, they believe you can do a couple interval workouts a week. Majority of spin instructors don’t even own or bike outside.Continue reading “Battle of Heart Rate Training”
Going the Distance…
This topic was suggested by my boyfriend Mark. Mark knows I like to do long distance races and training. Distance is all relative to the person or athlete. Long distance is a mental game, being present in the moment compare to shorter/sprint distances. Usually, I train for 2 Half marathons a year but COVID stillContinue reading “Going the Distance…”
Winning and Losing
Winning and losing is a big part of sports and other parts of our lives. You can use this as positive part of your life. Most age group athletes compete in sports (running and triathlons) as a way to lose weight, get in shape or stay fit, have fun, meet their friends or inspire theirContinue reading “Winning and Losing”
The New Norm for 2021
2020 is the year of virtual racing from 5Ks to Marathons to Ironman events. Many athletes are nervous, wondering if any races will be happening or what race events will be like in 2021. Now that there is a vaccine for COVID, I see races happening. but might not happen till June and will lookContinue reading “The New Norm for 2021”
What is Next?
Saturday, I completed Run MA Challenge. That is run/walk 645 miles and raised around $900 for Pettengill House. Pettengill House helps local families and kids with food, pay rent and other ways of support, especially with pandemic. It is good to have physical goals but it is also good to take a break and rest.Continue reading “What is Next?”
Covid Stomach
Everyone is telling me I have COVID stomach! Most of us are working from home with kids doing remote learning. Many states are doing more lock downs now. And the holidays are here! Being home more, food is near you all the time. Some are working from the dining room table or kitchen counter, whichContinue reading “Covid Stomach”