Why I Run + Endurance & Speed Running Workout

Why I Run + Endurance & Speed Running Workout

When did I become a runner?
Running has always been in my family.  My mom was a distance runner in high school and she continues to run to this day.  I had plenty of great memories growing up cheering my mom on once a year at the Indy Mini Marathon.  Each year in elementary school I always looked forward to field day.   I always looked forward to the running races.  I ran both distance and sprinting events in high school and college.  I later became a cross-country coach at my local school and I will still run with the high school team from time to time.   I have run multiple half marathons and other races as well.  I actually was named top 100 female in the Indy Mini Marathon the last time I ran.  (100 out of roughly 14,000 females)  Running is in my blood.

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Winter Home + Gym Cardio Workout + Giveaway

Winter Home + Gym Cardio Workout + Giveaway

We all know it’s that time of year where it seems like every weekend (and sometimes weekday) we are eating Christmas cookies,  some sort of casserole, or those darn Starbucks holiday drinks.  On top of that we are trying to figure out a new routine with the cold temperatures and the sun going down at 5:00PM. On top of this, the last thing you want to do is to gain a few pounds.   Anyone else have the struggle of finding the time to fit in a workout in this cold weather and busy schedule?  I know I do.

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