If there is one comment I’m getting over and over from my new Couch to 5k runners, it’s “I can’t catch my breath”. Many new runners complain that they feel their breathing is out of control, even on short, easy runs. It’s a little known fact, running will make you breathe harder. 🙂 Our muscles […]
It’s Tuesday and it’s time to do some tooting! I know you are laughing because I am, too! Everytime I type or say it, I start laughing. Yes, I’m a mom to two boys. It can’t be helped…. So let’s get right to the point as I’m sure y’all are busy today getting […]
Last fall, The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans hosted our first virtual Couch to 5k training group. I’m very proud to introduce you to one of our many success stories, Katie G! She continues to be active in our current C25K group, encouraging and motivating our newest set of runners. Katie graciously agreed to an […]
Hello there! Now that our new runners over in the Shrinking Jeans Virtual c25k program have made it through their first week, I’d like to introduce you all to some basic foam rolling techniques that can help keep your muscles happy and healthy. Foam rolling is an inexpensive form of self-massage. Proper rolling can help […]
Good day, runners!!! Yes…that means YOU! If you were here last week, you know we have kicked off another round of virtual couch to 5k training. If you missed Lisa’s kick-off post, go read it here. I’ll wait. We all caught up? Perfect 🙂 That training starts NOW. You should have downloaded the C25k app […]
We are kicking off our Couch to 5K Virtual Program. What is Couch to 5K? It is a 9 week training program geared to take you from the *couch* (not running) to running a 5K. Each week consists of three *run* days. Each run day has a warm-up, intervals of walking and running, and as […]
Here we are 3 days into 2014. How are you doing on those New Year’s Resolutions you set just a few short days ago? Do you even make New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s a news flash for you – I don’t. I think it’s silly to make vague promises to oneself that will probably go by […]
Top o’ the morning to ya! We are just overflowing with awesome challenges, announcements and events the past few days, and today shall be no different! For the past few years, we have put on two virtual races. Due to the overwhelming popularity and success to our Virtual 5K/10K race series, we are hosting THREE […]
We hope you had a SPOOKTACULAR time during your walk/run! We want to thank each and every one of you for participating in our virtual race! Also, we would like to thank those who experienced a delay in receiving their medals, we appreciate your patience! A special shout to our sponsor! This event wouldn’t be […]
The frost on the grass and snowflakes I saw a couple weeks ago are telling me that winter is beginning to make its appearance here in Michigan. I’ve had friends a bit farther north and west posting pictures of even MORE snow – so I think it’s time to start talking about dressing for winter […]
Congratulations!!!! You’ve just completed your first 5k or 10k – very likely the Ghostly Gallop – and you are basking in the post-run glow. What you do in the minutes, hours and days post race can make a huge difference in how you will feel. Race recovery is as important to your training and the […]
Ghostly Gallop 2013 Virtual Race Results- How Did It Go? It’s race weekend- woot woot! Many of us runners (and walkers too!) write up race reports after finishing our races. It’s a great way to capture the moment in writing because Lord knows I forget so much soon after it happens. The more races I […]
Approximately 9-10 weeks ago, many brave women (and a few men) started on a journey to become runners. One of the runners in our Facebook group finished her first 5k a couple weeks ago & I couldn’t be more proud. Ann Turner is a 50 year old Communications Officer for Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. […]
So, you’ve made it through the Couch to 5k program and you are gearing up for this weekend’s Shrinking Jeans Ghostly Gallop 5k/10k. AWESOME!!!! You’ve put in the work and now it’s time to get paid. There isn’t really anything you can do from a training standpoint in the final week or weekend leading up […]
Good morning, Shrinkers, one and all! Can you believe it’s the last week of of our Fit 4 Fall Challenge? Have any four weeks in the history of time ever flown by any faster? I think not! Whether you played along with us on DietBet, or participated on your own, either way your four weeks […]