Category Archives: Cross training

Transition

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

If one word summarizes the last year and a half for me, it’s transition.  In that time I’ve left a job where I’d worked for nearly 14 years, launched my own business, moved in with my man, and–in the past … Continue reading →

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How to Run a 3:10 Marathon

Posted on April 4, 2013 by admin

Okay, so maybe we all can’t run a 3:10 marathon.  I’m 99.999% sure I never will, in this life or even my next one. But 26-year-old Mollie Zapata, a dear friend and my “running inspiration,” did just that at DC’s … Continue reading →

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A Healthier You in 2013

Posted on December 30, 2012 by admin

It’s that time of year again.  No matter what your fitness achievements were in 2012, you’re undoubtably looking back and thinking, “I could have done better.” But what better time than the New Year to recommit to new fitness goals … Continue reading →

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Do you need an “off season”?

Posted on December 2, 2012 by admin

We hear the term all the time in relation to professional athletes– the “off season.”  But could an average Jane or Joe who works out regularly–and perhaps participates in the occasional triathlon and/or cycling/running event–benefit from an off season too? … Continue reading →

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Home-for-the-Holidays Workout!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by admin

The holidays are here, and if you’re like me, that means travel–travel away from home, your favorite gym classes, familiar running paths, bike riding routes, and pool. Maybe you’re going somewhere where you can’t easily run outside or find a … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Fitness 3: Lina’s Fantastic 330-mile Bike Camping Adventure

Posted on October 18, 2012 by admin

Lina’s back from her inspirational 330 mile bike trip from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC and agreed to share the details.  All her careful planning paid off:  she survived rain and warmer-than-expected weather, rode the whole way without equipment failure … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Fitness Part 2: Great Fall Fun

Posted on October 8, 2012 by admin

Fall is officially upon us, and those nice cool days seem to scream “get outside!” If you needed some inspiration, check out these ideas for enjoying the great outdoors in the Washington, DC area (and beyond)–from casual afternoon activities to … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Fitness: Lina’s Mega Ride!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by admin

The weather is wonderful here in DC after a long hot summer, making it the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with long bike rides, hikes, and runs. This week, dedicated spinner Lina Khan inspires us with details of her upcoming 330 … Continue reading →

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Post Cleanse: I see fake food everywhere!!

Posted on September 15, 2012 by admin

I did it!  I survived the cleanse:  ten days of eating nothing but “real,” unprocessed food (so no dairy, meat, gluten, refined sugar, caffeine, or alcohol). The first question I’ve been getting: “Was it hard?” As I mentioned in my last post, … Continue reading →

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What are you doing wrong?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by admin

Going too easy? Not allowing your body the time it needs to recover? No weight training in your routine? Or maybe you’ve fallen for the low-carb or no-carb diet craze? This week’s post comes courtesy of Outside Magazine which recently featured … Continue reading →

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