Cross training :

Hope and Physical Therapy

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I know there?s been a lack of running posts recently. One reason is because I?ve been pouring my running-thoughts into my Examiner page (please subscribe, or at least check it out!). But the real reason is that I haven?t been running .[...]

Friday 5 Workout & Munchies

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FF Workout Challenge of the Week: Perform each exercise in a row: 1 . Single Leg Hop Jump rope 45-60 seconds 2 . Spiderman Climb x20 3 . Squat & Roll-Up -back when I was[...]

Zen Master Mollie: Bikram Yoga

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I have a confession to make: I?m doing yoga. And not just any yoga, Bikram yoga !!! (The hot kind.) Don?t worry, I?m not giving up on running by any means. I?m just taking a little break to cross train a bit and try new[...]

My First (Unintentional) Brick

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Last night's workout ended up being a lot of fun, even if it wasn't exactly what my training plan called for. I had four miles scheduled and was so happy when I cruised through the first one on the treadmill with minimal hip issues, but[...]

Pooling and Why You Should Do It

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pool [pool] - Noun 1. a small body of standing water; pond. 2. a still, deep place in a stream. 3. swimming pool. pool [pool] ?verb (used without object)[...]

My First Zumba Experience + Winners

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I took dance class from about the time I was four years old until I was a senior in high school. It was a mix of ballet, jazz and hip hop. I can count an eight beat. I can do choreographed steps. And in college I used to bust a move at the bars.[...]

Low Cost Ways to Mix Up Your Fitness Routine

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Winter can really put a damper on even the best workout efforts, especially if you live in a cold area. ( Source ) The chilly temperatures and the short days just make you want to curl up on your sofa with a mug of hot chocolate and a good[...]

No-Gym Strength Training

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One of my favorite things about blogging (and more importantly, following other people's blogs) is finding incredible online resources to share. Thank you, thank you, thank you Ashley , for opening my eyes to the awesomeness of zero-dollar-at-home[...]

New Orleans Half Marathon Training Plan

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My goal for the New Orleans half marathon in February is to have fun and cross the finish line. I'm not looking for a PR. I'm looking for a good race to cap off a fun vacation in the Big Easy. After some tinkering, I think I've put together a[...]

Soreness

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On Tuesday my personal trainer warned me that I'd feel most of the soreness from all the squats and lunges that we did two days after the session. He was right. While I was sore yesterday, I'm even more sore today. And I'm very grateful that I[...]