We weave in and out of runners cloaked in full body ponchos, dodge massive puddles, grit our teeth through 30 mph head winds while the freezing cold, driving rain soaks us to the bone. The smile never leaves my face. This is the Boston Marathon. The words “Together Forward” cover marathon banners around town all weekend. How telling, foreshadowing, really. You see, together forward is …
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Visualizing Boston
I’m boarding a plane to Boston. My heart drops into my stomach. It’s here. Boston weekend is here! I’m standing at the start line. Adrenaline rushes through my arms, legs, all the way to the tips of my toes. You worked so hard to get to this very place. Soak it up. The crowds, the course, the energy. I’m pushing through mile 25. You trained for this, Helen. It’s all mental toughness now. You know …
Why You Should Cross Train
This Tip for Tuesday is short and sweet, so pay close attention: CROSS TRAIN. It took me 3 marathons and half a dozen half marathons to realize that cross training = speed. I added 2-3 days of cross training to my marathon training plan and dropped 23 minutes off my PR. Check out my latest Instagram post to see a mashup of my favorite cross training workouts in Charlotte. If you don't have …
Are You Squatting Properly?
Has anyone ever told you that you’re squatting all wrong?! I went to Green Apple Sports & Wellness for a “tune up” last Thursday. Nothing major bothering me other than the usual muscle soreness and slight hip misalignment. My grand plan was to get an adjustment, make sure all muscles were “firing properly,” and learn some tips to share with YOU about strengthening your glutes. You know… your …
Dance Body
Greetings, from the weirdest week of the year. I never know what to do or how to feel this week between Christmas and New Year’s. I’m part sad because I miss my family, eating, drinking and being merry. I’m part anxious because there’s an entire year ahead of us with endless possibilities and new challenges and only a handful of days left in the current year to accomplish… whatever is left to …