As I returned to running I felt like a complete newbie, even though I knew what was around each corner. I knew how to dress in various kinds of weather. I knew I should stretch, eat well, get plenty of rest when training etc… But building my endurance and reintroducing myself to running was hard, but with these few tips in mind, I recently was able to train for and complete a 10 K race.
Pregnancy
What do Paula, Kara and I Have in Common?
Q. What do Paula Radcliffe, Kara Goucher and The Fitness Cheerleader have in common?
Blogher 5K Fun Run
Who Wants to Learn How to Run?
There’s an unofficial rumor that there will indeed be another 5K Fun Run at Blogher ’10! This is awesome news because I want to help you train for it!!
Ask Janice
Ask Janice: How Can I Get My Body Ready for the Beach?
@kikinitwithkiki asked: @mommymomo & @fitcheerldr do U have tips on getting a firmer fanny? i’ve got to be beach ready in 1 month & running & good diet aren’t working.
Fitness
Fitness Cheerleader’s eStore
Below are some products that I’ve created to help you on your fitness journey. If you like my products, then please consider becoming and affiliate. (Affiliates earn $1.00 USD/sale). (Complete your purchase with the shopping cart in the left hand Sidebar) Fitness Cheerleader’s Walk & Tone mp3 Workout (90′s Dance Music Version) Melt the pounds [...]
Fitness
Interval Running Workouts for Beginners
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 [...]
Products & Gear
Getting Started With Running: Things You’ll Need
Over the past little while I’ve been helping a few Twitter friends and some in real-life friends get started with running. Each one had the same question: What do I need to get started? My answer was the same to each one: SHOES! That’s the beauty of running, other than a very strong case of [...]
Fitness
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 my wish [...]
Fitness
My 2010 Goals
This year, because it’s the first year that I won’t have a baby in the house, I’ve decided to set some pretty big goals.
Fitness
For The Love of Running?
Ahhhh running… love it or hate it – I keep on doing it day after day, week after week, year after year. What keeps you running? What do you love about it? What do you hate about it?
Fitness
Taking The Chill Out of Your Winter Run
Just because it’s snowing out doesn’t mean you have to stop pounding the pavement – here’s a few tips on how to take the chill out of your winter run so you can enjoy it too:
Motivation
How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Going?
Wow! January flew right past me! How about you? This year I made a few resolutions so here’s a re-cap of them and an update of sorts on my progress.
Fitness
How SMART Are Your Goals?
Mindlessly you run the same route day after day after day. You’ve definitely established a routine, a habit if you will, but not much has changed. Your weight loss has reached a plateau, your race performance hasn’t improved, or you haven’t been able to increase your distance enough to race that half or full marathon that you’ve always wanted to. Maybe you want to run longer? Faster? More consistent? Lose a pound or two?
Motivation
Finding The Time to Exercise
No wonder so many of us parents have gotten fat. Eating too much and exercising too little has a tendency to do that to us. but it’s important to keep in mind: You can have either fitness or excuses
But not both!
Fitness
If Paula Can Do It (Running While Pregnant)
A new family member is on the way and suddenly you start thinking about your lifestyle. Maybe you weren’t trying, maybe you were. Your mind flashes back to that long run you did on Sunday and a wave of guilt overcomes you. Am I harming my baby by running? Can I continue running?
Fitness
A Solid Mix of Satisfaction and Routine
This week’s Guest Post is from: Jim Rollince, a rep from the content development department at Gym Source, which distributes brand name home exercise equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainers, bikes and more!”Gym Source. (If you would like to guest blog, then check out my guidelines here.) From past experience, I’ve noticed extremely better fitness [...]
Ask Janice
How to Build a Half Marathon Training Program
I’m often asked how I train for a half-marathon. Being as sarcastic as I am, I often have to stop myself from responding: “By running”. I think what these curious bystanders really want to know is how do you build up the running distance?
Fitness
He Said, She Said – What’s the SAID Principle?
He said, she said – what’s the SAID principle you ask? The SAID principle is well known with elite athletes and it stands for: “Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand”. Athletes use this principle along with SMART goal setting when planing their training to get stronger, faster and better.
Learn-to-Run
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 are one of the [...]
