Yoga is one of the best tools a runner can have in his or her back pocket. (You know, the zippered one where you keep your gels on long runs.) It is truly a game changer for your running, both physically and mentally. Runners should add yoga for their training for a number of reasons, because it … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites #94
Happy Friday! Has your week felt as chaotic as mine has? My hubby, baby, and I took a trip back to Chicago last weekend to celebrate my sister-in-law signing her marriage license and getting legally married. (Her husband is British so they're having to do things a little differently to keep his … [Read more...]
Yoga for Muscle Recovery
Athletes and runners are always trying to get the most out of their training sessions. To see maximum results from those sessions, you need two things: 1) to have a good workout, and 2) to recover well from that workout. But, making time for recovery can be tough. Luckily, a quick yoga session can … [Read more...]
Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This post has been sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. I have an infant at home, so I'm all about the quick and simple breakfasts. But, I've been in a bit of a smoothie rut lately, making the same green smoothie all the time. I love it, but sometimes I just want to mix up the flavors … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites #93
Happy Friday! It's been a while since I've done a Friday Favorites post, so I wanted to share some of the things that I've been loving over the past few weeks. I've been really busy lately, with a trip to Las Vegas for BlogFest (recap coming soon!) and working on client projects. I'm also putting … [Read more...]
5 Yoga Poses Runners Should Be Doing (But Probably Aren’t)
When runners practice yoga, especially at home, they often tend to practice the same yoga poses over and over. Runners love hip openers, so those are almost always in the mix. Add in a Downward Facing Dog to stretch out the calves and maybe a plank or two, and you can call it a day. But, there are … [Read more...]
Can Yoga Help You Keep Running?
One of the dreams of most runners is to continue running for decades. After all, the older you are, the easier it is to qualify for Boston or win an age group award at a race, right? ;) Staying healthy and injury-free will definitely help keep you running for many years. But can cross training … [Read more...]
Should Injured Runners Do Yoga?
Yoga is amazing for helping runners avoid injury. It helps strengthen the muscles that help stabilize major hot spots like the hips and ankles. Yoga will also train you to listen to your body, which in turn can help you take a few days off and rest before a little twinge becomes a full-blown injury. … [Read more...]
How Often Should Runners Do Yoga?
I love to tell you guys all about how awesome yoga is for runners. You'll become a physically and mentally stronger runner, among many other benefits. To see those benefits, you need to have a consistent yoga practice, just like you need to run several times a week to become a better runner. That … [Read more...]
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