We all know that recovery and rest are important aspects in regard to exercise and sports. BUT how much of that recovery is done while you’re sleeping? Stretching, myofascial release, drinking water, and eating correctly are all beneficial ways to promote rest and strength. However, few of us realize how much sleep impacts your workout. Many times we don’t consider that the amount of shut eye we get can directly correlate with our performance in the gym and on the playing field! How Sleep Impacts Your Workout Based off a study from the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Run the Downtown Westfield 5K
It's coming. The 18th Annual Downtown Westfield 5K & Pizza Extravaganza "runs" into Westfield, New Jersey on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 7 pm. Here's the BEST reasons to come join me. (And a discount code at the end!) Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Downtown Westfield 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Top 5 Reasons to Run the Downtown Westfield 5K Pizza! As in Downtown Westfield 5K & Pizza … [Read more...]
Three Super Simple Tips to Get Fit
With the new year fresh upon us and National Wear Red Day® fast-approaching (Friday, February 1, 2019), there is no better time to take stock of our health. The American Heart Association agrees! Its annual Go Red for Women campaign puts the spotlight on a vulnerability often overlooked; one women dies of cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart disease) every 80 seconds. In an effort to raise awareness, this ongoing campaign promotes a combination of education and action. DID YOU KNOW- 80% of all female cardiac events are preventable? Knowing … [Read more...]
How runDisney Saved My Butt. No, Really.
It's not all tutus, tiaras, and Trader Sam's. Over the past six years, the runDisney brand has been all that and more; camaraderie, sunsets over Cars Land and World Showcase, and many, many a celebratory dinner. See the world! The side effect (even if unintended) of same? Fitness. My physical therapist self kinda knew this all along, but to be honest it was a backdrop to the magic and medals in my timeline. Until now... The invisible side effect of my twenty half marathons and umpteen 5Ks? Core strength. My oh my, that came in … [Read more...]
Top Spots to Celebrate a runDisney Milestone in Every Disney Park
I've written about each before, but in anticipation of the upcoming runDisney race season, I thought I might compile my favorite celebration spots (you can see my priorities) in all three running venues- Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris - in one stuffed post. Let's call it training incentive... Salivate away! Walt Disney World I have a new favorite! California Grill's Brunch at the Top now gets my gold medal at this park. Perfect for that immediate gratification, this has everything a tired, ravenous, and jubilant … [Read more...]