I have a confession to make...I’m terrible about drinking enough water. And that’s become a bigger and bigger issue as it gets hotter and hotter here in Oklahoma. In my quest to stay hydrated, I’ve figured out a few things that help me drink more water throughout the day. So, I wanted to share my … [Read more...]
Restorative Yoga Sequence for Runners
I am a really big fan of restorative yoga as a recovery tool for runners. Running naturally tightens muscles and connective tissue, so restorative yoga is a great way to slow down and help loosen up that tightness. Plus, restorative yoga is also a great way to gently get blood moving through … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Chocolate-Covered Cherry Oatmeal
I'm a little behind the times in many ways, but as a fitness/healthy living blogger, one of the biggest ways is that I'm late to the Instant Pot game. I just got mine about a month ago—I got a great deal on Prime Day. I've been playing around with making things in the Instant Pot, and that combined … [Read more...]
Hip Flexor Stretches: Yoga for Hip Flexors
If you're like me, sitting all day at a desk or in a car really tightens up your hip flexors, the muscles in front of your hips. The hip flexors are also used in a lot of athletic activities and keeping them in tip-top shape can help keep you from getting injured. I personally had to stop at mile 14 … [Read more...]
What Are the Best Styles of Yoga for Runners?
There are many different styles of yoga, and choosing the right style of yoga can be overwhelming for runners, particularly when there aren't any Yoga for Athletes classes offered in your area. Some styles of yoga will give you a great workout, whereas others are easier on your body and can focus … [Read more...]
Gentle Yoga Sequence for Upper Back and Shoulders
Do you feel like your back, shoulders, and chest are all stiff and tight? Do you (like me) spend hours hunching over a computer, and you need some yoga to help you overcome all of that poor posture? Not only is all of that hunching over uncomfortable, but over time it can cause major issues in your … [Read more...]
Yoga for Calf Muscles – Calf Stretches
As a runner, I know what having tight calf muscles is like. Calf muscles are used a lot during running so without proper stretching they tend to get very tight. Running isn't the only thing that can make your calves tight—other exercises or even wearing high heels can cause tightness. When I started … [Read more...]
Quick Seated Hip-Opening Yoga Sequence for Runners
If you're busy like I am, you don't always have time to make it to a yoga studio or gym for an hour-long class, especially if you're running consistently. And, let's face it: if your legs are already torched from running or other workouts, the last thing you want to do is do a bunch of standing … [Read more...]
BlogFest 2018 Recap
There's one thing I've been looking forward to every summer for four years now: BlogFest. (You can also check out my recaps of BlogFest 2015 and BlogFest 2016.) Hosted by the amazing minds behind FitApproach and the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, it's two days full of learning and networking … [Read more...]
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