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Category Archives: Learn-to-Run

Ask Janice: How Do I Become A Faster Runner?

My friend Greta, from the blog Middle Aged Jock has for some insane reason been seeking and valuing my advice about how to become a faster runner. I’ve been trying to help her, but unfortunately I’ve been trying to guide her through Twitter and 140 characters sure isn’t enough space to write about all of… Continue Reading

Interval Running Workouts for Beginners

Treadmill trainer

This week’s Guest Post is from: Yuri Elkaim who is one of the world’s leading fitness and sports conditioning experts. You can take his Treadmill Trainer interval training running programs for a free test spin by visiting myTreadmillTrainer.com and learn more about the best running workouts to get you fitter and running faster than ever… Continue Reading

Training For A 5K, How to Adapt the Couch to 5K Program For You

The other day my good twitter friend @Krazy_Kris from the blog THE HEART & HUMOR OF BEING HUMAN asked me a question about the Couch to 5K Program by CoolRunning. Her question was: Heya @fitcheerldr Goon morning! Do you know what the thinking is going from 8 min to 20 min jog segment in #c25K… Continue Reading

10 Things To Keep In Mind When Training For a Half Marathon

Two of my favourite fitness bloggers are training to run the Las Vegas Half Marathon together: Leah of Bookie Boo and Carla of MizFit Online. Truthfully I’m painfully jealous – the timing for this baby couldn’t be worse when it comes to my own fitness aspirations. The Vegas Half Marathon has been on …… Continue Reading

Hi, I’m Janice, The Not-So-Fit Fitness Cheerleader

Post Run Pic of Me at 30 Weeks Pregnant

It’s time for me to be honest and as Dr. Phil would say, “Get real”. Other than the one great week doing The 30 Day Shred workout DVD, I haven’t done much in the past 7 weeks since I had Amber. I know… I wasn’t supposed to be doing anything. Rest & recovery are important… Continue Reading

Race Etiquette For Every Runner

Will you be participating either in a ‘Resolution Run’ on New Year’s day or in 5K races this Spring? If so, pay careful attention because I’m about to remind you of the unwritten ‘rules’ of running a road race. To avoid annoying fellow runners (and prevent looking like a newbie), be sure to follow these… Continue Reading

6 Reasons to Learn-to-Run a 5K

It’s spring, the weather is getting nice, and you’re realizing that you’re spring and summer clothes from previous years just aren’t fitting quite right. You want to lose a few pounds but aren’t sure how. Can I make a suggestion? Why don’t you train with me to learn-to-run a 5K? 5K’s …… Continue Reading

The Fitness Cheerleader’s 5K Learn-to-Run Program

Introduction Stretching Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 …… Continue Reading

I Need A Little Help from My Friends

Hey everyone! I have to apologize – this blog post is a little different from my usual informative, motivational post… A few weeks ago, my personal trainer approached me about fitnesscheerleader.com.  His opinion was that overall it’s great, but there’s one problem – I’m not generating any revenue for the amount of time I obviously… Continue Reading

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