Tag: Cross Training

Runner’s Strength Training Round Up: Favorites

Runner’s Strength Training Round Up: Favorites

As a runner, I know that it is important to get strength training in. But it is one thing to know and another thing to do. I will be honest, as much as I know that I need to have strength training and cross training 

Let’s Talk about the Importance of NOT Running 

Let’s Talk about the Importance of NOT Running 

Yes, you read that title right. Not running? Excuse me, isn’t this Lulu Runs? I know, I know, it sounds weird, but today I wanted to chat about the importance of cross training, strength training, and stretching, which are often neglected habits of runners. If 

My Top Five Favorite At Home Workouts

My Top Five Favorite At Home Workouts

I’m not going to lie, working out with a little one around takes a lot more effort than it did before Benaiah was born! I try to time my workouts around his nap schedule, but sometimes (okay, most of the time) I end up working out 

Prenatal Strength Circuit Workout

Prenatal Strength Circuit Workout

  Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’ll be honest, there are days when trying to muster up the enthusiasm to workout is hard. (Like today, 8/31/16) Running was the last thing I wanted to do this morning, I felt like I would rather have crawled back 

Total Body At-Home Workout (No Equipment Needed!)

Since twisting my ankle a couple of days ago, at-home workouts have been a lifesaver. I’m convinced that once baby T comes, aside from running, at-home workouts will be my new favorite way to work up a sweat! I love the efficiency of at-home workouts because 

Friday Favorites (from the week) and Fitness Updates

 Wow. Hello friends, I am still alive. This week was a little crazy and I was a bad blogger. When those two ingredients are mixed together, it means that no post were added! Next week, I’ll be better, promise. Let’s back up and I’ll try 

Fitness Fridays!

 We are officially in half-marathon training week number 2! (Let the fun begin!) This week I struggled with wanting to run more, but also trying to stick to the training plan. I’ve learned the hard way, that too much, too soon usually ends in injury. 

Fitness Friday III

  Welcome back to the party! Let’s see what was going on in the fitness department this week! Week of January 18th- January 25th: Saturday: 4 mile run (I split my long run between two days because of my shins) (AF) night routine (PM) Sunday: 

Fitness Friday II

 Welcome back to Fitness Friday! (Week of January 11- January 18) Monday: (AM) 5 mile run @ my training pace (8:34) on the treadmill.  (PM) nightly routine. I’ll share that with you all sometime soon! Tuesday: 2.50 speed training, weights, arms. (PM) Night routine Wednesday: 

Fitness Friday I

Welcome to fitness Friday, this is the time when I am honest and share what I did (or did not do) for my workout plan for the week. Let’s rewind and take a look at what I was able to accomplish.. Saturday: 5 am, 3 mile run