One more week until my first marathon!! I can’t believe the final week is here! I remember cringing at the thought of running a marathon long ago, but even though … Continue reading Portland Marathon Training Week 15 – Workouts Recap (9/21-9/27)
Month: September 2015
Join Week 3 of the #BosuStrong #SweatPink Challenge – All About Stretching and Toning
Week 3: My 5 fave stretches and 3 tips for toning your body!
I can’t believe it’s already week 3 of the #BosuStrong challenge, time flies when you’re having fun! Last week we focused on balance and I was proud of myself for completing all five days of the challenge.
Here’s my favorite pic from last week’s challenge:
This week it’s all about stretching and toning – so make sure you join in on the fun!
Since we’re talking about stretching here are 5 of my all time favorite stretches:
- I love to stretch my legs by doing the quad stretch.
- My favorite total body stretch is runner’s lunge.
- I swear when I do this glute stretch, it feels like my glutes are happy. They’ve been really sore lately.
- I stretch my mind by doing an overhead stretch.
- I try to stretch out of my comfort zone by doing hard poses like the crow pose every now and then.
And if you’re looking for a great way to tone your body here are my fave 3 tips (tricks, advice, words of wisdom, etc):
1. Drink lots of water and stay away from soda. All I drink is mostly water and tea.
2. Besides running, mix it up with cross training. Adding strength training has helped tone my body and improve my overall fitness.
3. Eat well. They say abs are made in the kitchen. Try to eat whole foods, mostly veggies and fruits. I add a nutrient dense drink like Vega One to get added nutrients which is convenient for me.
So I want to know – are you #BOSUStrong? Copy and paste the above, fill it in and make it your own and then tag me in it and share with your friends! Let’s all be #BOSUSTRONG.
The daily prompts are below. You can also follow along HERE.
Week 3, time to STRETCH & TONE!: (9/28-10/2):
(Make sure you tag @Bosu_Fitness on Instagram & @BosuFitness on Twitter):
- Monday, 9/28: We’re starting the week with some side lunges! Show us how you work those inner and outer thighs @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
- Bonus: Y’all know we love to #jumpjoymonday! Show us your BEST jump shot and tag @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
- Tuesday, 9/29: It’s #tempotuesday! Show us your fave body toning move @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
- Bonus: It’s #triceptuesday and we want to see you dip! Now drop down and give us 20 tricep dips. #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Wednesday, 9/30: Grab a partner and show us how you tone it up together! @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
- Bonus: #workitwednesday, show us how you’re workin’ in a good stretch this Wednesday and tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Thursday, 10/1: It’s #totalbodythursday. Show us your favorite total body stretch. #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Bonus: Give us a #tbt of a time when you really stretched outside of your comfort zone (feel free to get creative!) #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Friday, 10/2: #FreeFriday. Show us your favorite stretch! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Bonus: Happy #forearmfriday. Show us a move that helps you stretch and tone #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
Notes: You do not need to own or have access to a BOSU to participate. By participating you will have a chance to win a BOSU and other fun prizes. And please, if you are using a BOSU throughout this challenge, never stand on your BOSU with the dome facing down (images or moves down on the BOSU incorrectly will not count during this challenge).
Disclaimer: this post was sponsored by BOSU but all opinions expressed are my own. I truly appreciate all of the brands that support the Fit Approach (Sweat Pink) community.
Who’s in with me? Don’t miss out on the chance to win a BOSU!
Oregon Fall Half Marathon Recap
I was grateful again for the opportunity to pace for an Uberthons race, this time for the Oregon Fall Half Marathon on September 12th. I had run the Oregon Fall Marathon last year, which … Continue reading Oregon Fall Half Marathon Recap
Portland Marathon Training Week 14 – Workouts Recap (9/14-9/20)
Two weeks left until my first marathon!! It’s taper time. This week’s long run was 12 miles and then next week’s long run will be 8 miles. Last week’s workouts/runs went … Continue reading Portland Marathon Training Week 14 – Workouts Recap (9/14-9/20)
Join Week 2 of the #BosuStrong #SweatPink Challenge – All About Balance
If you forgot to join me last week for the #BOSUStrong challenge or just weren’t up for the cardio, make sure you join me this week as it’s all about the balance! We’re standing on one leg, lunging, and squatting our way through the week.
But balance means more than just being able to stand on one leg, it also means being able to do what you love while making healthy choices at the same time. It means putting in the work and still finding time for everything else. Or eating the foods you crave but balancing it out with healthy alternatives.
Here are the 6 ways I stay balanced – what are yours?
- I make time for myself by waking up early to get my workout done.
- My favorite me time is when I’m running or working out.
- My rule when it comes to a balanced diet is it’s all good in moderation.
- I make fitness a priority by sticking with my schedule.
- When I get stressed or overwhelmed, my go to is running.
- I do my best to help my family stay balanced.
So I want to know – are you #BOSUStrong? Copy and paste the above, fill it in and make it your own and then tag me in it and share with your friends! Let’s all be #BOSUSTRONG.
Here’s a pic from last week’s challenge, my favorite way to get my cardio on: 
Here are the daily prompts for this week. You can also follow along HERE.
Week 2, it’s all about that BALANCE (9/21-9/25):
(Make sure you tag @Bosu_Fitness on Instagram & @BosuFitness on Twitter):
- Monday, 9/21: Happy Monday sweaties, this week we’re all about that balance. Let’s see you stand on one leg – ready, set, GO! #BosuStrong #SweatPink #FitFamily @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Bonus: Y’all know we love to #jumpjoymonday! Show us your BEST jump shot and tag @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
- Tuesday, 9/22: We want to see you #dropitlikeasquat…on your BOSU or perhaps one leg? #BosuStrong #SweatPink #FitFamily @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Bonus: It’s time for #treetuesday! Show us your best tree pose. @BOSU_Fitness @FitApproach #BOSUStrong #FitFamily #SweatPink #ad
- Wednesday, 9/23: Let’s lunge it out sweaties! #BosuStrong #SweatPink #FitFamily @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Bonus: #workitwednesday, show us how you’re workin’ it this Wednesday and tag #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Thursday, 9/24: It’s #totalbodythursday. Show us your favorite total body balance move! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Bonus: Give us a #tbt of a time when you really challenged your balance (feel free to get creative!) #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Friday, 9/25: #FreeFriday. Show us your favorite way to get your balance on! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
- Bonus: Happy #forearmfriday. Let’s forearm plank it out y’all! #BOSUstrong #FitFamily #SweatPink @Bosu_Fitness @FitApproach #ad
Notes: You do not need to own or have access to a BOSU to participate. By participating you will have a chance to win a BOSU and other fun prizes. And please, if you are using a BOSU throughout this challenge, never stand on your BOSU with the dome facing down (images or moves down on the BOSU incorrectly will not count during this challenge).
Who’s in with me? Don’t miss out on the chance to win a BOSU!
Five Songs To Pump Up A Workout or Run
Happy Friday! I’m linking up once again with Eat Pray Run DC, You Signed Up for What?! and Mar on the Run for their Friday Five Linkup. This week’s theme is “Favorite Songs to Pump Up a … Continue reading Five Songs To Pump Up A Workout or Run
Portland Marathon Training Week 13 – Workouts Recap (9/7-9/13)
Three weeks left until my first marathon!! I can’t believe it’s getting so close. Last week ended with my second 20 miler, which wasn’t continuous but pretty close to it … Continue reading Portland Marathon Training Week 13 – Workouts Recap (9/7-9/13)
Join the #BosuStrong #SweatPink Challenge
Today I am embarking on a 4 week challenge with BOSU and Sweat Pink to prove to the world that I am #BOSUSTRONG. I will squat, mountain climb, plank, push-up, … Continue reading Join the #BosuStrong #SweatPink Challenge
My Five Must Have’s for Marathon Training
It’s Friday, woohoo! Happy Friday! I’m linking up once again with Eat Pray Run DC, You Signed Up for What?! and Mar on the Run for their Friday Five Linkup. This week it’s Free Friday so … Continue reading My Five Must Have’s for Marathon Training
Portland Marathon Training Week 12 – Workouts Recap (8/31-9/6)
Wowza, August ended with the most miles I have ever ran in a month! I ran 158 miles!! It is the sixth month in a row that I have ran … Continue reading Portland Marathon Training Week 12 – Workouts Recap (8/31-9/6)
Happy Running Mom 