I’ve been reading a lot about meditation lately. Ever since I tried yoga a few months ago, I’ve been interested in reconnecting with the peace that I felt at the end of each session. Since there’s no yoga class in my area at the moment that works with my schedule, I’ve decided to try a…
On rest and recovery
Last week, I found myself hitting a wall. I went out for a run last Tuesday night as usual, but about eight minutes in I started to get shin splints and immediately slowed to a walk. When I felt better I began to run again, but the pain returned. So I limped home, put my…
On getting out of your comfort zone
“I don’t want the fear of failure to stop me from doing what I really care about.” – Emma Watson This week marked a lot of milestones for me when it comes to health, fitness, and my blog. On Monday, after one of the most difficult workouts I’ve ever had, I finally decided to let…
On progress and positivity
It’s been about five months since I started working out at the gym. Since then, I’ve made exercise a part of my daily life. In addition to strength training, I’ve been steadily improving my diet, and I’ve added Zumba and running to my routine. I can even run 5K! I’ve started to crave the moment…
Milestone: Couch to 5K App Completed
Last week I completed the final session of the Couch to 5K app. I went from running for a minute at a time to running for 35 minutes continuously. It’s incredible how quickly my strength built up over the course of the program. Having the app in my earbuds telling me when to start and stop…