To understand your RPE and heart rate is to know what RPE represents. RPE stands for Rate of Perceived Exertion. It is critical for all athletes from Beginner Runners to veteran athletes. Many veteran athletes depend on using their heart rate monitors or Garmin watches for their training. Many times these watches don’t correlate toContinue reading “Know Your RPE”
Category Archives: Running
Really?
My Garmin watch says I am now detraining, really? Last week, I decided to take a couple days off to paint my deck/porch because the weather was perfect. I did a couple walks and started swimming the lake. Yup, New England went from winter to summer and skipped spring. Doing physical therapy from a runningContinue reading “Really?”
The Virtual Route
Many of us are experiencing more canceled races but some local races are doing the wait and see approach. Example of 2 local races: the town’s festivities are canceled but not the races. I know they are in July but they must know the local and state officials would say cancel it. One has 3-4Continue reading “The Virtual Route”
What is Next?
A little late but spring is starting here in New England. With many races cancelled through June, many runners and triathletes ask what is next. Will races still happen in August through the fall or 2020 will be the year canceled races. No one knows but for now it will be virtual racing. This meansContinue reading “What is Next?”
Contemplating Our New Normal
A year ago, I was getting ready to retire, well semi-retire. This year, we are quarantined for the Covid-19 pandemic. This is our new normal by being isolated. The first 2 weeks, I was stressed like many thinking on how to pay my bills. My job is considered non-essential; I just train and teach peopleContinue reading “Contemplating Our New Normal”
And We Keep On Going..
I think the pandemic has tested our mental strength, creativity and flexibility. As we see more races and events get canceled, we fine ways to stay on course and challenge ourselves to do it virtually. But sometimes you have to listen to our bodies to know when we are putting our health and your wellContinue reading “And We Keep On Going..”
Stretch Video
I know many of you are doing your biking on the trainer and/or working at home. Are you getting tight in the neck or upper back. So I did video of stretches you do during your bike warm up: https://gearupforfitness.com/videos/ Scroll do to the video.
A Little More
We are almost done with our 3rd week of isolation. Hope you are doing good and doing the isolation to slow this virus. Hope you are exercising for your mentality, physically and emotionally well being. Today, I added 2 more exercise videos: https://gearupforfitness.com/videos/. Created these videos to keep you active. Also, hope you can goContinue reading “A Little More”
Looking at Bright Side
This picture shows the bright side clearly! Everything is clear and the lake water looks blue. Why because the earth is able to breath again without the pollutants. When I run or bike outside, I just want to enjoy the nature around me. I think the pandemic is making everyone slow down to enjoy it.Continue reading “Looking at Bright Side”
Do You Have 5 Minutes, Then You Can Meditate
This coronavirus is making everyone stressed. I have talk many times in my blog about meditation. It only takes 5 minutes. My favorite 2 mantras are: “Patient with the Process” by Angela Naeth and “Love, Peace, Harmony, Laughter” by Deepak Chopra. Steps to do a meditation: Sit comfortable with palms up; Close eyes; Take 3Continue reading “Do You Have 5 Minutes, Then You Can Meditate”
