Fitness

Finding Fitness – How to find an exercise routine that’s right for you.

More than running – An ode to Jillian Michaels and strength training.

Review of Jillian Michaels Body Revolution

Review of Beachbody’s T25

Race recaps:

San Francisco Nike Women’s Half Marathon

San Francisco Nike Women’s Half Marathon

Queens, NY Half Marathon

Central Park Half Marathon

Central Park 10K (7th place finish)

Central Park 10K (with Kyle)

My first triathlon

Comments (13)

  1. Chels R.

    I agree…love a good runner’s high! Endorphins are great! And addictive.

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  3. K

    Careful of your knees. My dad, a physical therapist, says running on sand/soft ground or even better brisk walking is the best. Putting constant stress on the knees that comes from them having to absorb the shock from hard surfaces such as tarmac or traditional treadmills leads to a lot of people having to get knee surgery

  4. Maria

    I would like to hear more about your fitness. I just tried my first mini tri with Team Luna. The more I work out the more I eat. Trying to find a good balance to combine with a diabetic husband that is looking to go back to our vegetarian ways.

  5. Elise (Post author)

    congrats on the mini tri maria!! ill try and post more frequently on my fitness plans 🙂

  6. Amber

    I am also now a runner. As of January of this year, I had NEVER run a full mile in my life! (I’m 28). Always been athletic and played sports and worked out (mostly Jillian Michaels DVDs) but never run. I just got an itch to be a runner, so I started slowly. Worked up to 6 miles in August (before then I wasn’t trying to run long distance…just doing it for cardio and losing weight) I decided I wanted to run a Half Marathon so I incresed by a mile a week with my best friend and we ran together on October 6th! Absolutely LOVED it!!!! I usually get in about 30 miles a week and definitely get the runners “high”.

    Having 3 kids ages 5 and under, being a wife, running my own business, teaching piano, and ministry at my church, I need something that keeps me energized and stress free! Running does it!

  7. Lindsay

    Hi Elise!
    Love your blog! Just curious how you eat and recover while you’re training. I’m getting ready to run my fourth half, however this is the first one I’ll be training for as a vegetarian (still eat fish (very occasionally) and cheese.
    Thanks!!

  8. Elise (Post author)

    hi lindsey!

    in terms of kcals, i basically just eat more. i never considered “training” a time to differ my dietary habits. as long as you make sure youre getting enough kcals to replenish what you burned, youre fine.

    in terms of macronutrient ratios, i kept the same balance. i have a mostly carb based diet. it works for me. i cant run without complex carbs and whole grains. i never altered the carb/protein/fat ratio during training or race periods.

    in terms of eating times, im probably not the norm for this so im not sure you want to follow my lead. thanks to my GI issues, i relaly have to listen to my body. im not a big fan of pre-fueling for races because it makes my stomach upset. similar for post work out re-fueling. i know there are a million drinks and bars and such devoted to this exact audience, but i dont buy into it. your body will tell you when its hungry (or like mine…when it isnt). some days when im training im absolutely ravenous. its weird, but i just go with it. its often the day after huge workouts. i figure its a sign im really pushing myself, so i just try to really hone in on what it is i need.

    oh and drink a ton of water. a ton.

    i seriously avoid all the fancy stuff aimed for runners (whoever decided chocolate milk is the perfect post-workout drink is seriously deluded…you dont need that crap!). all you need is a proper amount of food (plant based is fine) and water. dont get hung up on being without meat. its truly no different. if youre really concerned about protein with the amount of exercise youre doing, add extra hemp, beans, nuts, and seeds into your diet. and if you want extra iron, try blackstrap molasses, raisins, and pumpkin seeds. but i promise, as long as youre eating a balanced diet with healthy whole foods (greens, grains, beans, and the likes) youre getting enough to thrive in your next race.

    good luck!!

  9. Lindsay

    thank you!!

  10. Jody

    What was your fitness routine being pregnant? Did you still run and do the same things you were doing pre pregnancy?

  11. Elise (Post author)

    hey jody – the FAQ tab has a pregnancy category with all my answers to those questions 🙂

  12. sue regenold

    Elise..Found your site today for the recipe for oat meal 🙂 You inspire me, I have always been like yourself athletic by nature. Ran, swam, volleyball all through high school. Iam 52 years old now. I was dignosed 3 years ago with RA and Fybro. You inspire me to push forward today. Thank you so much.

  13. Amado

    I couldn’t refrain from commenting. Exceptionally well written!

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