jenlee

Rest to rise above Sometimes it’s necessary to take a few days, a week, or longer off from your workout routine. Things happen, like a vacation where you can’t get your normal workout routine done. Or perhaps an injury that forces you to take it easy. But sometimes you’re just tired, sore, or unmotivated and…Taking… Read more

I don’t know about you.. But I love cookies. I can go months without bread, but barely a week without eating a cookie. The struggle is real. But during my fitness journey, I’ve discovered protein cookies. Eating these helps me sleep at night as they help curb my cookie craving AND help me make gains.…Cookies… Read more

Not my first rodeo.. I ran the Shamrock Shuffle back in 2014 under a co-worker’s bib. Technically, since it was under her name, this year was my first real Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Going into it this year, I was so excited since I remembered all the fun I had at the expo beforehand and the…Shamrock… Read more

I’m guilty as charged There are days where I just say “F it” and eat whatever I want. While these days are few and far between, I used to have these days all the time. There was at least a solid year when I was working out 3-5 times a week all while going home…Pizza… Read more

Standard treadmills are so yesterday.. Gone are the days of boring treadmill workouts. With the latest and greatest, indoor workouts for runners are actually enjoyable. Not only that, they are also helpful for runners to train smarter, recover faster, and prevent injury. Even though the weather is getting warmer, you still may want to bring…Enjoy… Read more

Just do it When my awesome friend Katie D. messaged me about this House of Go Pop-up in Chicago where we could go try on new running shoes and take amazing pictures, I jumped all over it. This was the first Nike pop-up that I’ve gone to and I had so much fun! House of…Nike… Read more

Rowing is great cardio If you haven’t tried rowing yet, you should. It’s a great form of cardio that hits all the major muscle groups, including your legs, back, and abs. But if not done properly, you can easily injure yourself. Ain’t nobody got time for injuries! These are the top rowing mistakes I see…Top… Read more

Do you eat breakfast? Many gym members I talk to tell me they skip breakfast. Usually, they’re rushing out of the door and barely have time to put clothes on before commuting to work. While it may be difficult to get up extra early, that first meal will help you in the long run. Not…Breakfast:… Read more

The need for speed We all want to be faster, regardless of ability or pace. There’s a part of me that wants to run another marathon only to run it faster. Not sure when I will, but I have a feeling another marathon is in my future. You can turn to a structured plan and…Dorsiflexion:… Read more

Are you a runner? If so, then you’ve likely already started registering for your races this running season. Last year, I ran a few fun runs (i.e. Star Wars Half Marathon and the Hemingway 8K), but I mostly just trained for that marathon thing. This year I’m scaling back and hoping to use my experience…2018… Read more