I am so excited today to highlight another of The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans Couch to 5k graduates! This past week, runners have been lacing up and completing their Shamrock Shuffle 5k or 10k races. We haven’t had a sister spotlight in awhile and I thought this was the perfect opportunity. … [Read more…]
Running with a friend or running group has its benefits. Someone is there to keep you accountable and you can enjoy conversation and catch up with friends you haven’t seen all week. However, sometimes you may need to go off on your own. Maybe your training schedule’s planned mileage doesn’t match … [Read more…]
Thirty 48 is a recently launched manufacturer of running socks and compression sleeves. They have put care into extensive research before any sock or sleeve enters manufacturing and state “our socks are an affordable option to maximize your comfort, keep your feet dry, and your blood well … [Read more…]
A couple weeks ago, the good folks at EvoFit contacted The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans, asking if we’d like to take a look at their ensō roller. I’m always interested in checking out the newest gear so I jumped at the chance. According to their website: “The ensō roller increases your … [Read more…]
As a runner, I’d be happy if all I could ever do is run. As an injured runner, I know this isn’t possible. While it’s true that if you want to become a better runner you need to run, runners need to mix things up to stay healthy and avoid injury from the repetitive movements involved in pounding … [Read more…]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 600,000 deaths every year (source). This Valentine’s Day, I’d like you to show your heart some love. How can you do this? 1. If you smoke, … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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. … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 the wayside. I was … [Read more…]
If you are anything like me, you may have indulged a bit over the holidays. I’ve been trying to be relatively “good” because I have a half marathon on Sunday (as you read this, I’m starting phase 1 of my travel to the race) but let’s face it, it’s easy to eat a bit more than you normally do at the … [Read more…]
Hi everyone! I wanted to introduce you all to a friend of mine. Laura and I worked together for many years and we still keep in touch through Facebook and the like. She is super encouraging and motivational, plus Laura has done something so many of you are doing – changing her lifestyle and … [Read more…]
There are definitely some benefits to running during the winter months – no overheating, keeps you off the dreadmill, bragging rights. You get the idea. But…running outside in the winter can really wreck havoc on your skin. Here are a few tips to keep your rosy cheeks from turning into winter … [Read more…]
I’m super excited to be able to give you a little Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 sneak peek. When Mizuno offered their 10th anniversary edition Wave Inspire for review I couldn’t wait to get my hands, I mean FEET, into them! I’ve seriously been stalking the front porch since I heard they shipped. I will … [Read more…]