The psoas, along with the iliacus, make up your hip flexor: aka, the system that allows your leg to swing forward when you run. While you’ve probably heard the term “hip flexor” countless times, you may be somewhat unfamiliar with the psoas – until today ?. I’m going to talk a little about it because… Continue reading Your Powerful Running Muscle – The Psoas
I read a post this morning that was the perfect reminder at the perfect time. This woman mentioned how she had a hamstring niggle this week so she had to switch around runs, and how training cycles can often follow the two-steps-forward, one-step-back routine… but how, and this is the significant part, PROGRESS IS STILL… Continue reading Running Progress Isn’t Linear
10 years ago, I was convinced that the most important thing in life was to be skinny. I compared myself to every single girl I saw. If she was skinnier than me, she was automatically better than me. I binged for hours, then restricted for 3 days afterward. I took laxatives in an effort to… Continue reading Food is Fuel for Your Strength Training
My running coach told me last Friday that he’s seen me over-striding in workouts lately. So, today I thought I’d talk a bit about a) what that means, b) why I think, even as a seasoned runner and a running form expert, I’ve been doing this, and c) how to improve your running cadence and… Continue reading Running Coach Tips: Improving Cadence and Stride
Sometimes I have to be a running coach for myself. Here’s some of the training that I’ve taken myself through recently. I’d be happy to be your running coach anywhere in the Denver area as well. Just feel free to reach out! The Colfax Half Marathon this past Sunday was actually my first road half… Continue reading How I Trained for My First Half Marathon at Altitude: Tips from a Denver Running Coach
Today I wanted to hop on the blog to expand a bit on Sunday’s Denver race. Races are funny – I used to often shy away from races, and still do a bit I guess, because I always felt like I performed much better in workouts. I tend to get reallyyyy nervous before races – even… Continue reading PR Thoughts
Eating healthy in the Denver area isn’t much of a challenge when you consider all of the accommodating restaurants and eateries around town. Here are some of the newest spots to open in Denver that have tons of choices within their health conscious menus. As a personal trainer, running coach, and fitness nutrition specialist in… Continue reading Healthy Restaurant Options in the Denver Area
Woooo! I’m back for another blog, peeps! And it’s a good one. Today I’ll be tackling a discussion that everyone in the fitness industry LOVES to weigh in on: cardiovascular training versus strength training. I’ll be considering whether one is better than the other, if one size really does fit all, and the benefits of… Continue reading Strength Training vs. Cardiovascular Training
This might honestly be the most exciting blog I’ve ever written. The reason I say that is because THE BLOAT IS GONE. And I’m about to share HOW. But before I do that, let’s start with some history. I’ve been battling stomach problems since I was born. My mom used to tell me that when… Continue reading How I beat the bloat
Hey hey! Happy Thursdeeee! The weekend is just around the corner! Cue dancing emoji ?? ?? ?? Comin at ya today to share my top three favorite veggie burgers on the market right now. Disclaimer: I can’t have gluten, dairy or soy so this list does not include any veggie burgers that may contain either… Continue reading My Favorite Veggie Burgers
