Green Monster Avocado Smoothie Recipe | Day 26
For being the avocado lover that I am, it’s been a while since I’ve shared an avocado recipe. Well, it’s about time! This is a newly made avocado smoothie recipe, named “The Green Monster” thanks to...
View ArticleFor the Days You Feel Unmotivated | Day 27
It’s day 27 of my 30 day blog challenge. I started off the morning strong with a solid run, opened up my laptop promptly at 9am and typed in my biggest to-do task: blog. It’s now 12:53 and I’ve been...
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Workout Wednesday: Lunge Madness | Day 28
Today’s workout is called lunge madness, designed to hit your legs from all angles. Lunges target your quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves. You can do this workout at home or in the gym – all you need...
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Why Willpower Doesn’t Work – And What Does
Willpower – something we’ve all heard at one time or another. Is it something we run out of? Is it something we can get more of? “Weight loss comes down to willpower,” they say. Let me tell you the...
View ArticleWhat 30 Days of Blogging Taught Me | Day 30
What 30 Days of Blogging Taught Me Day 30 of my 30 day blogging challenge has finally come. And? I’ve been sitting here for 3 hours, trying to decide what to blog about. I can’t say it’s gotten any...
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Guest Post: Why Nutrition Rules Give You Freedom
Today’s article is a guest post by Katherine Edgecumbe, certified personal trainer, Precision Nutrition coach, and owner of Katherine Lynn Fitness, her online fitness and nutrition coaching business....
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The 3 Pillars of Wellness with Stephanie Wagner
This morning, one of my classes at the recreation center had the privilege of listening to a wonderful guest speaker: Stephanie Wagner, Integrative Health and Wellness Coach and owner of Inner Fire...
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The 5-Second Rule from Mel Robbins
Hello to anyone reading and thank you for tuning in! Well this is awkward… It’s May. I haven’t posted since October. That’s almost 9 months, enough time for… well, I’ll let you fill that part in. It’s...
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Chicken Stew from Runner’s World
Today I’m enjoying leftovers from a delicious Runner’s World recipe, sweet potato chicken stew. It’s flavorful and healthy, enjoyed not just on cold and rainy days, but even summer days here in Texas....
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Foam Roller FAQ and RumbleRoller Review
As a trainer and athlete, I get a lot of questions on foam rolling. Personally, I love my RumbleRoller (reviewed here by Barbend.com). It’s a deep tissue massage roller that digs into trigger points...
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15 Side Gigs to Earn Money in College
One of the most common things I hear from college students, teens and young adults is that they are strapped for cash. It’s understandable, given the fact that tuition is so high and job opportunities...
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How to Run Your First Spartan Race (or any Obstacle Course Race)
So you want to run your first obstacle course race — kudos to you! Whether that is a Spartan race, Tough Mudder, Savage, Terrain Race or other obstacle course, it can be tough to know where to start....
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On Navigating Life Transitions: Moving to a New City
One of my most memorable presentations delivered was on embracing change — on navigating life transitions with an open mind, heart and soul. Having lived in 7 states throughout my short 24-year old...
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10 Essential Portable Pieces of Exercise Equipment for At-Home and Travel...
Have you ever found yourself at-home, bored of the same bodyweight workouts and in need of some equipment to add resistance and weight? My clients often ask what the best pieces of workout equipment...
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5 Steps to Find Your Life Purpose
One of the greatest struggles today is, “What is my purpose?” Finding your life purpose can seem so daunting. Here, I break down five steps you can take to help discover what you are most passionate...
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Top Worksite Wellness Resources for Employee Wellness Programs
With worksite wellness programs on the rise, there is a large amount of information out there to sift through. While this is generally a positive, the countless conferences, books, certifications,...
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At-Home Bodyweight Core Routine
Photo by Bob Alberti. Sometimes we find ourselves stuck at home or without equipment and still wanting to get a core workout in. Today I’m bringing you a core series dedicated to working on the three...
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Brand Spotlight: Spring Energy Gels
Captured from the waterfalls in Tillamook Forest in Oregon Given that there are so many brands out there (fuel, running, clothing, you name it!), I decided to highlight a few of my favorites… the...
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Tiny Habits: Do a Little Something, Everyday
Photo by Brian Van Peski, 2020 If you’re reading this when I’m posting it (April 2020), you probably relate to it being a bit of a tumultuous time. There’s a lot up in the air, plans cancelled or...
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Guidelines on Strength Training for Runners — How Hard Should My Workouts Be?
Not every workout needs to leave you gasping for breath, nor do “most” of them. This one might turn some heads, but as someone who’s seen the other side of pushing too hard and redlining as a...
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