Running FAQs
As a running coach, I hear all kinds of questions – I promise you there are no dumb ones out there. If it’s on your mind, it’s worth talking about. But here are some frequently asked questions I get about running…
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Patience, Persistence, and the Power of Team
Being out on the start line with lots of women wearing the same uniform was a pretty powerful moment – I felt like I was part of something bigger…that while I was racing for myself, that I was never actually alone.
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Strength Training is Your Friend
Many women shy away from strength training because they fear it will make them “bulky” or unfeminine. Instead, many women want to “target tone” certain areas, believe lots of cardio is the answer, or only want to lift light weights.
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5 Ways to Keep Holiday Weight Gain at Bay
With the impeding holiday season upon us, how do you manage to stay healthy and happy? We know!
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Thoughts on Tribes
I totally went into the dictionary because I thought I was going to start this post off with the definition of “tribe” – then I looked at it, and really thought it didn’t come close to encapsulating what Tribe means to me.
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Summer of Success – Running Program
What makes our running program different is that we don’t expect you do commit to anything except showing up. You scale the workout however you need to, do the weekend homework, then VOIALA! You’re a better runner by the end of it.
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Summer of Success – Strength Classes
Strong has always been beautiful here, and watching our clients come out of their shells, find their inner athlete and throw down on a workout like they’re hungry for more is fucking awesome. Period.
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Summer of Success – Private Training
Ahhh, Summer is in its last throws…the days are getting shorter, it will (eventually) get a little more brisk, and school is back in session.
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An Ode to the (Proper) Kettlebell Swing
Why are we talking about swings today? Well, as we travel around Santa Barbara, we see bootcamp participants doing “swings” that make our back hurt by just looking at them.
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