Spring may bring flowers, but this year it will also deliver a special JOY to runners, walkers, bikers and hikers…
For the entire article, visit the Dublin Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, who featured our article!
Fitness
Weekly Workout ~ Half marathon training week 6
We are HALF WAY to race day!
Its week #6 of our 12 week half marathon training ~ beginner & intermediate runners training for the Cap City Half on May 3rd can follow our workout below;
Half Marathon Training Week #6
We posted some info last week on SPEED TRAINING, so feel free to check it out!
Happy running!
**SIDENOTE** We will NOT be posting weeks 7 – 12… to get the rest of our training plan, you have to come join us for a run or email LivingFitColumbus@gmail.com 🙂 Tricky, aren’t we!!!!
16/21 ~ Day SIXTEEN of JUMP START Challenge
Whitney Carlson’s 21 Day Jump Start Fitness Challenge
DAY SIXTEEN…
We are in phase TWO of the fitness challenge… only a few more days!
Click here to see phase one.
Phase two consists of…
- eating lots of veggies ~ I’m talking LOTS, more than I’ve ever eaten within a 16 day period in my entire life
- eating (no more than) 3 servings of fruit
- eating lean protein; healthy meats, beans and TLS shakes
- eating (no more than) 2 servings of low GI starches which can include squash & sweet potatoes
- No carbs/gluten
- VERY limited fats which can include ONE SERVING of advocado, egg yolk or healthy oils (olive, coconut)
- a customized FAT-BURNING workout routine. Whitney has us exercising six days per week, five of which include strength training and three+ cardio days.
DAY SIXTEEN, my personal thoughts…
Pros:
- Down about 5 pounds! Lost 6 during the detox phase, but gained one back last week after adding back in protein and starches. I put the scale away this week so I wouldn’t be tempted. It is supposed to be more about INCHES and less about POUNDS.
- Learning to eat cleaner, don’t have (as many) sugar cravings. Haven’t had any chocolate in sixteen days, which is an accomplishment in and of itself for me.
- Like the camaraderie (we have a FaceBook group) and being in touch with like-minded fitness folks with similar goals.
- Been a lot more focused on my FITness goals during this process. Great to have this JUMP START!
Cons:
- Headaches for first 4 days of detox, off and on
- Tired and cranky during detox (mostly the whole 7 days, according to my students :))
- Now that we can have protein, I definitely have more energy. However, after almost passing out last week during a run (low blood sugar maybe?) I did ‘cheat’ and have half of a whole grain english muffin with some peanut butter before our 8 mile run this past Saturday. I decided my body needed the glucose! And I’m pretty sure I burned it off 🙂
- Went to a wedding Saturday and fell off the wagon a bit. Luckily I had run 8 miles and walked 1 mile that AM, so hoping the 900+ calorie burn compensated for some of the wedding cheats. Why is it so hard to be healthy when you’re out being social? Glad I put that scale away!
Be sure to check in early next week when we reveal our total inches/weight loss amounts and MAYBE some before/after photos! We don’t want to scare you away though…
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Please contact Whitney if you’re interested in pursuing a fitness challenge of your own!
Click HERE to see DAY ONE and Teresa’s Weight Loss Journey.
“My body, like my life, is a work in progress!” ~ Jessica Simpson, Weight Watchers spokes-momma
Here’s to LOSING weight while GAINING confidence and an even happier, healthier, FIT life!
Cheers!
Photo credit to; espressoandcream.com
New[er] to running? We won’t judge!
We had a great 8 mile run this AM with Columbus Running Company’s Cbus Pacers. More on this later in the week.
Saw this hilarious video this AM (thanks Christa!) and had to post…
If you’re just getting back into shape or starting to run, come run with our Living Fit Run Club! If you’re anything like this video and nervous about a new routine, we will help coach you through it… no judgements!
Have a great weekend… hope you make it out for a run 🙂
Running Field Trip – Columbus Running Club
We teamed up with Columbus Running Club Dublin, aka the Cbus Pacers, for their St Patty’s Day Run. It was a GREAT experience!
The FREE group runs start at the store every Saturday morning. They have multiple pace groups and cover varying mileage. This week we ran 8 miles on a 4 mile out & back course, although many other runners did mileage according to their own personal running goals. CRC puts water along the route if you need a little fuel during your run, so we took advantage of that.
Back at the store (after the run), there were goodies including coffee and green snacks, as well as a photo booth type setup to snap a quick picture. It was sponsored by one of my favorite brands, Saucony.. #FindYourStrong.
It was a fantastic run and we will surely meet up with them each season for some of our longer runs. Thanks CRC!
Joined up with CRC for a day!
Previously Posted on March 14:
We will normally do our ‘Running Field Trip’ on the last Saturday of the month, however, tomorrow is Dublin’s St 
Patty’s Day Parade, so Historic Dublin will not be a good place to run…
Join us for our first of many field trips!
Details:
- When ~ Saturday, March 15 @ 8AM
- Where ~ meet @ Columbus Running Company in Dublin | 6465 Perimeter Drive | Dublin, OH 43016
- Mileage ~ 7-8 miles if training for the Cap City Half
- Paces include SEVERAL! CRC has a lot of different pace leaders, we are excited to check it out!
Run CAP CITY with us Our Living Fit Columbus running group is training for the Cap City Half Marathon this spring. Half details…
- Register soon ~ The event may sell out!
- Join our team #LivingFitColumbus when you register (sorry, no incentives, just social support!)
- Stay tuned for Half Marathon training tips on the blog and at the group run each week
Weekly Workout ~ Half marathon training week 5
Our LivingFit running group met last night (instead of our usual Saturday morning) for a 6 mile run and it was a gorgeous evening for some exercise! We are making progress as we begin to increase our mileage each week.
Its week #5 of our 12 week half marathon training ~ beginner & intermediate runners training for the Cap City Half on May 3rd can follow our workout below;
Half Marathon Training Week #5
Hope to post some info on various SPEED workouts later this week (intervals, tempo/threshold, fartlek, etc). For now you can visit the Runner’s World article HERE.
Happy running!
8/21 ~ Day EIGHT of JUMP START Challenge
Whitney Carlson’s 21 Day Jump Start Fitness Challenge
DAY EIGHT…
The DETOX phase is complete! Woohoo!
The next phase consists of being able to add a healthy, lean protein back into each meal. Still no carbs/gluten and VERY limited fats. Also consists of a customized FAT-BURNING workout routine.
DAY EIGHT, my personal thoughts…
Pros of DETOX phase:
- cleansing body of impurities
- ate more vegetables in seven days than I think I have in last seven weeks
- lost 6 pounds!
Cons of DETOX phase:
- Headaches for first 4 days, off and on
- Tired and cranky (mostly the whole 7 days, according to my students :))
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Please contact Whitney if you’re interested in pursuing a fitness challenge of your own!
Click HERE to see DAY ONE and Teresa’s Weight Loss Journey.
“My body, like my life, is a work in progress!” ~ Jessica Simpson, Weight Watchers spokes-momma
Here’s to LOSING weight while GAINING confidence and an even happier, healthier, FIT life!
Cheers!
Photo credits to; www.lytnyc.com & http://farmfreshdirect.net
Living Fit Run Club weekly run update
Our Living Fit Columbus running group will be meeting tomorrow evening (rescheduled from this morning). Weather is showing 43 degrees, so warmer than our last few Saturday AM runs!
Details:
- When ~ Sunday, March 9 @ 5PM
- Where ~ meet @ Starbucks in Historic Dublin and run the Dublin Rd trail
- Mileage ~ 3 mile out & back run = 6 miles total
- Paces include 9:30-10 min/mile – led by Teresa & 11:30-12 min/mile [a run/walk group, no pace leader]
Our Living Fit Columbus running group is training for the Cap City Half Marathon in Columbus this spring and the Emerald City race in Dublin this summer. Join us for a run sometime!
Weekly Workout ~ Half marathon training week 4
Sorry, a few days late with this week’s workout. This DETOX has my brain a bit cloudy!
Its week #4 of our 12 week half marathon training. Our LivingFit running group met last Saturday for a 5 mile run and some major refueling after @ Starbucks in Historic Dublin…
Beginner & Intermediate runners training for the Cap City Half on May 3 can follow our week 4 workout below;
Half Marathon Training Week #4
Happy running!
3/21 ~ Day THREE of JUMP START Challenge
Whitney Carlson’s 21 Day Jump Start Fitness Challenge
DAY THREE…
More of the same! Still just fruits (3), veggies (unlimited) and the TLS supplements. 
You start each morning with a glass of warm water and the juice from half a lemon. The TLS info describes how it helps your gull bladder and aids in fat-burning. The photo on the right —–> from The Farmacy states other benefits, including this article from The Chalkboard. So drink up!
DAY THREE, my personal thoughts…
Yesterday I learned that too much lemon water = heartburn. I got all excited about its health benefits and the sweet taste, but I think I had one glass too many! So I’ll likely limit it to just the morning detox one and maybe one other throughout the day.
My headache had subsided upon wakening this AM, but it was back in full force by 9AM. I plan to drink more water today (although I’ve already been drinking a lot!) and I’m hoping since its day 3, this will soon dissipate. From researching and talking to others that started a day before me, the first 2-3 days are the hardest.
9PM ~ had a cup of coffee around 7PM (half decaf and a little soy milk). I am not perfect! I can’t seem to kick the headaches, so I’ve been allowing myself VERY. SMALL. CHEATS. ~ only the ones allowed, smiggins of protein and coffee. Hoping that if/when the headaches subside, I will be able to have a couple of CHEAT FREE days before this 7 day detox is over!
Off to bed. Day 3 in the books.
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Follow along as we [me, my husband and mom, 2 other LIVING FIT members] document our 21 day journey. Please contact Whitney if you’re interested in pursuing a fitness challenge of your own ~ she will have another one starting April 2014.
Click HERE to see DAY ONE and Teresa’s Weight Loss Journey.
“My body, like my life, is a work in progress!” ~ Jessica Simpson, Weight Watchers spokes-momma
Here’s to LOSING weight while GAINING confidence and an even happier, healthier, FIT life!
Cheers!
Living Fit [Columbus] 
