Have you been wanting to meet up with the Fit Milwaukee crowd but been intimidated by all those miles we run? Well, join us this Sunday morning for a leisurely stroll along the lakefront. We’ll be meeting at 10am at the Lake Park Bistro parking lot and heading out for a 3 to 4 mile loop down Lake Drive and back. No running! We’re hoping to find a group of walkers that want to meet regularly so we’ll talk more about future locations and times while we’re walking. You can either RSVP here or just go ahead and show . . . → Read More: Come Walk With Us
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As you can see from Amy’s awesome half-marathon recap yesterday, participating in races doesn’t have to be about being an elite runner. Yes, it’s no secret that a lot of the Fit Milwaukee crowd loves to run. However, did you know that a majority of 5Ks have a 2-mile walk paired alongside the running race? In fact, at many fun-runs a number of people sign up for the 5K distance and walk the whole thing. Here’s some truth: Walking is not easy. I remember walking in the Komen Race for the Cure nearly 10 years ago. This was years before I had . . . → Read More: Walkers Unite! Last weekend, I completed my first half marathon. I wasn’t first, and I wasn’t last. My time was, well, twice that of some of my friends, but in the end it didn’t matter. I checked the ol’ half marathon off my bucket list. I also learned some valuable lessons throughout training and the race itself. Oh, and I got a kick-arse medal. Let’s not forget about the medal.
Before the race:
Perhaps you’ve heard of speed work. You’re curious about it, but don’t know how to keep track of time. Well, if you have a Garmin, chances are you can create your own interval workout. Here’s how: Hit the mode button. Distance, Distance Rest You can also include how many reps you want to do AND if you want to include a warmup/cooldown. The first time I tried it, I set mine up for 3 min run then 1 min rest for 10 reps with warmup/cooldown. Basically, when you . . . → Read More: Setting up intervals for speed work on your Garmin If you’re embarrassed by underwear talk, move on to the next blog. We’re talking about ladies underthingies and working out. Gentlemen, take a deep breath. This is a question I’ve had for awhile, but I didn’t really know how to bring it up. What is the best underwear to wear when working out? The few times I’ve worn a pair of cotton underwear to work out, I’ve regretted it. So, I know that those are definitely out (I only have a few anyways, I prefer the good stuff). I’ve already moved beyond cotton socks and am slowly working . . . → Read More: Exercise and Underwear: Decisions, Decisions . . . → Read More: Mobile App Review – Runmeter by abvio If you haven’t heard of geocaching before, click here to read more about how it all works. It’s a lot of fun, enjoyed by adults and children, and can “trick” you into getting some exercise by distracting you from the hike you’re taking in search of hidden treasure. Also, stay tuned for more information about upcoming Fit Milwaukee geocaching outings, including a special event later this summer. The Geocaching app by Groundspeak puts the information at www.geocaching.com at your fingertips, and even adds GPS location services to help you find the cache nearest you at any given time. You can locate . . . → Read More: Mobile App Review – Geocaching by Groundspeak If you’ve never heard of the Couch to 5K running program, check out this link for the program description. In a nutshell, it is a run/walk interval training program designed to take a person from a couch potato to being able to run for 30 minutes straight in roughly 9 weeks. I say “roughly 9 weeks” because you are encouraged to repeat a week if either you were unable to complete it or don’t think you’re ready to progress to the next week. I can personally vouch for the success of this program, as I . . . → Read More: Mobile App Review – C25K by Alex Stankovic I’ve been hearing from a lot of people lately about how they are intimidated by running, don’t think they can run, or plain just don’t WANT to run. Hey, that’s fine! However, did you know that you can get also a really great workout without all the impact by simply turning up the incline on the treadmill while you walk? Walking uphill is an awesome way to get your heart rate up while leaving out all that pounding on your joints. You’ll also burn a ton more calories than just walking on a flat surface If you really crank . . . → Read More: The Uphill Battle |
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