Tag Archives: Weight Training

Put Your Mettle To The Pedals

This summer I’ve been focusing on cycling to prepare for the Farm to Fork Fondo in hilly Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I’ve even swapped my weekend long runs for a second day on my bike. The Conte’s Bike shop ride taught me … Continue reading

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Race Weekend Weather Stalking

This weekend I ran my first destination race, the United NYC Half Marathon! While I usually write my race recaps as part of my race day recovery–what better way to make sure I keep my feet up for a while?–since I … Continue reading

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A Week Of Hotel Gym Workouts

Last week I was on my longest business trip ever where I stayed at the same hotel the whole time, arriving Friday morning and checking out Friday morning. Running outside was not an option, so I had to come up with … Continue reading

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Making Hard Happen

Hard Is Where It Happens is the workout mantra I draw on when my muscles start whining and I want to quit–or at least skip those last few reps and take a breather. I remind myself that in order to get … Continue reading

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Wishing You A Merry Christmas

I hope you have a Merry Christmas, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, or just enjoy the long weekend! I’m exhausted from last-minute shopping, wrapping, baking, and cooking, but it wouldn’t be Christmas Eve if I didn’t end the day collapsing … Continue reading

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