I forgot to mention last week that I took my re-certification test for Precision Nutrition and I passed! YAY! (I originally got certified as a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach two years ago.) I also spent a bunch of time last week poking around … [Read more...]
I Love Strength Training
I've come a long way from my days of feeling like I need to run 60 minutes every day. In fact, I rarely run at all! Little did I know all that running wasn't doing me much good anyway. These days I mostly strength train or train with kettlebells. … [Read more...]
20 Minute Kettlebell Ladder Workout
I needed (okay, more like wanted) an efficient workout Tuesday morning. I ran three miles on Sunday, which was really random for me. Then I did a strength workout on Monday so by Tuesday I wanted something quick and not too tough on my body. I … [Read more...]
The Friday Five: Emotional Week
I know I have been a bit MIA this week from blogging and even a little slow on Twitter and Instagram. Don't worry, it's not because I have been hungover. I got right back into training and eating healthy this week and that icky feeling is a thing … [Read more...]
On the Other Side of an HKC
We hosted an HKC this past weekend at SOS with Senior RKC, Doug Nepodal. Him and his wife, Laura (also an RKC) came and stayed with us on Friday night. It was great having dinner with them and catching up. They also got to meet CJ for the first time. … [Read more...]
What I Learned By Training for the RKC – Part 2
If you missed part 1 yesterday, check out the first few things I learned while training for the RKC. Here's a few more things I learned while training for the RKC... I don't NEED dessert. I admitted my love for wine and graham crackers mixed … [Read more...]
What I Learned By Training for RKC – Part 1
I meant to write this post before I actually left for RKC, but never got around to finishing it. I was thinking for a few weeks before I went about just how much training for this certification taught me. Just like the actual weekend, the … [Read more...]
RKC Weekend Part 2: The Certification
Missed Part 1? (Getting to RKC)...read it first. So I left off on Friday morning after the flexed arm hang (5 pull ups for guys)...no problems there. I love me some pull ups. After a quick mobility complex we got together with our teams. Here was … [Read more...]
RKC Weekend Part 1: Getting There
I thought maybe I would blog or at least write some ideas down while I was away. Since that didn't even come close to happening, I'm gonna do my best to recap my weekend here, but let's start with the best part. I'm certified! I am an RKC. It feels … [Read more...]
One Week Until RKC!
Today marks one week until I leave for the RKC. The actual training starts on Friday, but I'll be arriving in St. Paul on Thursday. I haven't even attended yet, but training for the RKC has already taught me so much about myself and about training … [Read more...]