Today we’re talking about how I almost died on a run, how to stay in shape after your race (when you’re not training) and stretching! But first a lil introduction… I’m Monica – I started a running blog to document training for my first marathon. And it turns out I really love running, eating and talking about it! So I…
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Hello! Welcome to week 2 of the Stretch Challenge! How’s it going? After your run or workout do the stretch for that day. If you have the time – do a few stretches from last week too! And remember to chime in on Instagram to check in with your workout/run/rest day/random update! Here are all of the stretches for this…
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Hello! This is Monica your virtual running buddy for today! I started RunEatRepeat.com about 10 years ago to document training for my first marathon and trying to lose 20 pounds. I accidentally fell in love with running and a lot of people accidentally started reading my blog. Now 30 marathons and 50 half marathons later it’s my full time job…
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Total Body Stretch is a new assisted stretching service at Massage Envy – I did an 60 minute session of head to toe assisted stretches this week. I’ve never done anything like this before and it was awesome to have to check in during each move and think about how far I was pushing my muscles in that area. Stretching…
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Hello! How’s it going? We’re on day 4 of the Stretch Challenge. I hope you’re getting into a habit of stretching at least for a minute or two a day. Keep it up! We’re still stretching the upper body and today it’s a shoulder stretch. Running requires your entire body to work together and stay healthy if you want to…
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Today is Global Running Day!! Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running. You are invited to join in and run, support a runner, start running, read your favorite running blog, run in place in the bathroom stall – or celebrate the sport of running however you see fit. Check out the Global Running Day site for…
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Hello! It’s Day 2 of the Stretch Challenge… today’s move is a neck stretch. It’s very simple but feels so good! This is another easy stretch – and I love this one because I need some major neck stretch action. I’ve been super tight in my neck and shoulders lately. I think it’s from life stress (even though I really…
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Welcome to Day 1 of the 21 Day Stretch Challenge! I’m happy you’re joining us! Everyday for the next 3 weeks we’ll stretch together (not in person… virtually – but if you want to come all the way to SoCal to stretch with me, please bring donuts. K. Thanks!). This will help make it a habit to stretch so we…
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Warm Up: 21 Day Stretch Challenge! Check out this awesome challenge to get you to S-T-R-E-T-C-H!! What is the 21 Day Stretch Challenge? 1 stretch per day. Just 1 minute a day! Once a week – do every stretch from that week. Sign up below and the calendar to stay on track. I’ll be posting an example of each stretch…
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