Author: Coach SY

Race 13.1 Brand Ambassador

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It’s official…I’m a Race 13.1 Brand Ambassador.  I ran my first Race 13.1 half marathon in Evans, GA, so I’m somewhat familiar with the brand but definitely the race experience.  I’m looking forward to learning more during my ambassadorship and covering my overall experience!!!

You can read about my Race 13.1 half marathon here.

“Race 13.1 is the southeast’s premier half marathon series that spans over 20 counties in 7 states in the southeast”.  Race 13.1 mission is “to encourage healthy living in America by bringing premier road races to mid-size communities while exceeding the expectations of our participants and giving back to the communities we serve”.   I love that they bring the perks and feel of a big race to mid size racing communities.

My main focus will be on promoting Race 13.1 Charlotte and Charleston races.

Come on and join me at one of these locations.  

Leave me a comment to let me know if you will join me!!!!  Hope to run with you soon!!!

SY

Finding Balance Week 5: The Cycle Continues

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This week started a new four weeks at the Columbia Fitness Boot Camp. Somehow, with all that I do, I’m still able to find the balance.   🙂  Please know that it is a work in progress though.

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Monday

Cardio

Met up with my BGR! sole sistahs for the weekly meet-up. I was able to get in five miles that morning; have I mentioned that I’m so so happy to be running again!!!

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Strength Training

This month, Mike and Ken switched up the usual workout flow. We do legs on Mondays and upper body on Tuesdays.  I’m guessing Thursdays are a come and see what we have planned kind of setup.

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Finding Balance Week 4: Saving The Best For Last

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Welcome to week 4 of me balancing running (yes I’m running again!!!) and strength training into my life. If this is your first time reading one of my strength training post, I’m taking a strength training class at Columbia Fitness Boot Camp and sharing my experiences along the way.

I started this week off with a plan and put it in motion….. 🙂

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Finding Balance Week 3: Failing…Yet Still Winning

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When you fail to plan you plan to fail.  As you may have read in week 2, I had my scheduling down to a science when it came to working out and eating.  This week my plans for that weekend got in the way.  I really enjoyed my weekend tho’…hanging with Veronica in Atlanta (so I guess having a bum week was all worth it in the end).

I just LOVE backseat drivers....
I just LOVE backseat drivers….


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Finding Balance: Week 2 CrossX All Boundaries

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Welcome to week 2 of me balancing running (well walking for now) and strength training into my life. If this is your first time reading one of my strength training post, I’m taking a strength training class at Columbia Fitness Boot Camp and sharing my experiences along the way.

Haha!! After week one, I am noticing a few small changes in my body. I actually picked up a heavier weight in class on Monday 🙂 .

This was a very busy week, but somehow I managed to get it all done. It wasn’t easy but actually taking the time to ‘pencil’ it in really helped me to stick with it. On Sunday, I wrote down a plan of action for the upcoming week. I knew what I was having for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  I even had my snacks planned out.  I also wrote my workout and eating schedule down as well.  When you plan it is kind of hard to fail (note to self:  Write this in big letters for next week post).

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