Running In Extremes

Why do folks run in extreme conditions?

There are all kinds of "extreme" conditions in which you can run.  Whether it's hills, trails, heat, cold or snow - running in all of these conditions feature benefits.

Read this post from Shut Up + Run blog to learn how you can increase strength in certain muscles, better your mental outlook and other make other improvements by adjusting the conditions in which you run.

Fitness Trends

This article posted earlier this year in the Des Moines Register highlights some of the more popular fitness trends in 2016.

Take a look at the technology and unique fitness classes emerging to facilitate easier participation in an active lifestyle.

Lifting Weights

There are tremendous benefits to lifting weights.

Check out this article from the Tallahassee Democrat. The article provides great reasons why we should incorporate weights into our fitness routines.  The article also includes a video on doing a "dead lift" workout.

Missing A Workout

Let's face it - life happens. You will miss a workout at times. 

There really is no specific reason why you might miss workout, but there are family and work issues that are typically the biggest culprits. 

Check out this article from www.active.com.  It offers some perspective as to how to deal with missed workouts and how to handle the mental perspective attached to missing workout activities.

Quitting Smoking

I'm not going to get into why one should quit smoking. 

I'm assuming most who read this blog really aren't in need of tips to quit smoking, but in the event you are seeking inspiration, this article from the Des Moines Register could be helpful.

This article gives constructive tips as to how to approach a comprehensive plan for quitting smoking. 

Find Purpose In Yoga

Yoga is a great physical activity, but it is meant to be as much a mental as it as a physical activity.

Check out this post from the Jess Runs blog.  She talks about how her instructor asks her participants to "set an intention" at the beginning of class.  That's such a great habit!  Learn how the author makes good use of this practice. 

Push Pull Run Workout

Here's a challenging workout.

Try this workout that combines dumbbell exercises with running. It comes from the Carrots 'N Cake blog.