Posts Tagged "exercise"

Congratulations again to CrossFIT team CDR on your win at Regionals and moving on to the World competition!! Be inspired watching this video:

Prior to 2011, I never ran more than a mile. But last year, I ran a 5k in Mid-May, a sprint triathlon in June and October and by December was running 2-3 miles a day and could recreate the triathlon mileage on Fridays. I’ve been asked a few times: How did I do it? I took it slow. I started 1/1 /12 with a daily stretch. Mid-January I added a ‘lap’ on the treadmill (.25 mile) and slowly added more. I had no exercise goal beyond GUDS. Get Up! Do Something! I learned about the 5k in March and wasn’t sure how far it was, or if I could run that far. I knew it was okay to stop and walk at these, so I practiced. and it got easier every time I was on the treadmill. Some people say motivation doesn’t stick – well, neither does a shower....

Some of you have contacted me about your dissapointment when you lost motivation to exercise. You got busy, sick, or lonely without a gym buddy. It happens. But you also told me why its important to stretch. You shared your clothes felt looser, and you had more energy. That’ s great! Here’s more good news. The average time to form a habit is 66 days, and some do it in 3 weeks. That means, many of you have already formed the exercise habit. But, just like work – it’s good to take a little break. If your break stretched out too long… Then let springs natural bling, be your new motivation! Go find a trail and see what I mean. The hillsides are covered with wildflowers, that seem to smile into the sun. The skies are blue and filled with...

Did you make a new years resolution to exercise? How’s your motivation? Did you start and then quit or are you still going strong? Have you stumbled across this blog & I’ve only just peaked your interest? They are ALL Great! Put stretching and walking (or jogging) back on your daily schedule. There is enough time to be prepared for the next 5K to raise awareness and money to support San Bernardino foster kids. It’s ONLY $10! Entrance fee, t-shirt and lunch. Start/Finish: 300 N ‘D’ Street, San Bernardino, CA. – City Hall Time: 10:00 – 12:00 AM More info &...