While I regularly tout the benefits of interval running, there are some serious benefits to hill running as well. For instance, it helps, Increase stride turnover. Basically, the faster you can get your legs to move, the quicker you get up that hill. This translates...
How to Motivate Yourself To Workout When You Really Don’t Want To
It happens to all of us. We know we should go to the gym, it’s on our training plan, and yet, we just can’t get ourselves to go. When I talk about “not going to the gym” and “skipping a day”, I am talking about you came home and sat on the couch. Not that you went for...
Cardio-Strength Combo Workout
Hello from rainy Denver! I tell you what, the Mile a Day May challenge is tough when you don't have a treadmill/gym membership and it's been raining non-stop for a few days. Regardless, the ladies in the challenge are kicking butt getting their daily mile in! Now that...
Short Interval Workout For That Finishing Kick
After a conversation I had with my Athletic Director earlier this week about how one of my star athletes passed 4 runners in the final 100 meters and won his 800 meter race by a step, he sent me this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8uN3txqcVY Heartbreaking and...
How To Decide If Using A Scale Is Right For You
*This post may be triggering for those struggling with eating disorders. If you feel that may be you, please skip it and peruse the Eating Recovery Center website for more information and help. Truth: I have not voluntarily weighed myself (doctor visits excluded) in...
13 Cheap and Easy Date Ideas for the Active Couple
Thank you all so much for your participation in my Blog Feedback Survey. I sincerely appreciate each and every one of your comments and suggestions. If you haven't filled it in, you still can! With Valentine's Day right around the corner, the pressure is on to make...
8 Reasons Why You Need to Give ClassPass a Try
*I received a free month of ClassPass in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. For the past few weeks, I have been testing out ClassPass, a unique program where for $99 a month you get to attend unlimited classes at specific fitness studios. ClassPass...
ClassPass Special Offer
Happy Three Day Weekend, Friends! If you don't have a three day weekend, then I hope you enjoy the two days you do have. I'm popping in this morning, right before Rob and I head to the new house to spackle our hearts out, to share a special offer with you. For the...
1-10 Arm Shaper Workout
So, you know how I talked about getting back to your regularly scheduled blog program? That was funny, wasn't it? The new house, getting back into the swing of it at work, and starting pre-season track paperwork, recruiting, and meet scheduling is taking up quite a...
Burpee Sandwich Workout
Well if I thought last week was hectic, this week is shaping up to give last week a serious run for its money. It's a good thing I prefer being busy and have my mother-in-law's delicious Southwest Chicken Soup recipe already made for quick, healthy heat ups. With...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Super Sales!
Happy Friday! Hopefully you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family and are basking the post-thankfulness glow. Wrecking Routine is jumping on the Black Friday/Cyber Monday madness with some super sales! If you're looking to get in shape, need help...
Pre-Feast Workout
Happy Thanksgiving! Before you hit the deliciousness of this holiday, try out this pre-feast workout. Enlist a friend and try to beat each other on how many rounds you can do! You can do this workout anywhere since you don't need any equipment, so if you're traveling,...