Trail and Tri CPT

04/12/2025

Trail running offers unique benefits, including improved balance and coordination. Navigating varied terrain requires quick adjustments, enhancing overall agility and fitness levels.

08/07/2023

Motivation!

Swimming the 1500 for two! While pregnant with her fourth child, Heather Mohorn raced at Summer Nationals during her second trimester. Taking second place overall (age 35 - 39) with a time of 20:10.60. She recommends pregnant women swim throughout their pregnancy to stay healthy. Heather, you're an inspiration!

06/23/2023

In the market for an ice bath and curious about the benefits? Read the article below and check out some low budget options to get started!

Ice baths, also known as cold-water immersion or cryotherapy, have long been utilized by athletes as a post-workout recovery method. While initially discomforting, the benefits they offer make them a popular choice among...

05/31/2023

Should you be running fasted?

As an endurance athlete I frequently run fasted. When I first started running this way, I would wake up and get out as soon as possible with nothing in my stomach. I would feel good for about 30 minutes and then I would notice a crash. Overtime this period got longer and longer and eventually I could run up to 10 miles completely fasted.
Personally, I think this was extremely beneficial for race training. During my 100 milers I would sometime find it difficult to eat anything after 50 miles. During Born to Run 100, all I had was coffee after mile 80. All of my glycogen stores had surely been depleted by this time and my body was able to keep on going. Also take into consideration that when you get into those later miles it is taking you longer to get from aid station to aid station, and by this point you probably don't want to eat the smashed up hostess donuts that have been in your hydration pack for the last 24 hours (even though I've been there and I HAVE eaten them in a dire enough state). This is when training fasted comes into play.
They recommend training this way 2-3 times a week and for a max of 90 minutes. Build up to this time and get your body ready for those longer races.

What you need to know about running in a carb-depleted state

05/25/2023

200 days of 50ks! What determination! It was amazing to watch her journey progress.

05/17/2023

Absolutely Amazing!
Great advice on goals and moving on to new adventures!

05/17/2023

05/16/2023

Using mindfulness can take your running to the next level. To run mindfully, you have to shrug off those external distractions and pressures and really listen to your body: What does your breath tell you about your body? How fast do you feel like going?

I have found that practicing meditation daily and mindfulness when running can bring you into the moment and make you appreciate every run, everyday.

With mindfulness more mainstream than ever, experts demystify the concept.

05/15/2023

One of my favorite articles for all those trail running mamas out there!
Also check out the podcast "Trail Running Women" Episode 104 for more information on running while pregnant!

A review of the scientific literature on long-distance running during pregnancy.

05/12/2023

First Blog update in a while! Check out why adding strength training to your training plan can be beneficial!

Strength training is a type of physical exercise that involves using resistance to build muscle mass, endurance, and power. It can benefit runners in many ways, such as improving their speed, stamina, injury prevention, ...

05/09/2023

Finding a personal trainer to help you along your journey can create a peace of mind and ease the fitness transition. Whether you are going from completely sedentary, just contemplating your new journey or whether you want to take your training to the next level. Having a coach and personal trainer to help you along the way makes things that much easier!

My favorite part about having a coach is not having to wonder what I should be doing that day. I just open up my app, see what my coach wants me to do, and do it. No debating, no questioning, no BS. Have questions about personal training or run coaching? Shoot us a message!

Personal trainers can help you achieve your fitness goals. There’s one for everyone, regardless of your physical abilities, experience, location, or budget.