What is a Health Coach, anyway?
So, I realized I told you that I was available for coaching, but really didn’t tell you what a coach does. Important information, poor delivery on my part. The truth is that there is no one, standard definition of a …
AcademicFit is now available for coaching!
I am now available for health and wellness coaching on coach.me! Coaching is provided in a combination of video and text formats, and a variety of packages are available. Find my profile at https://www.coach.me/academicfit
Learning How to Rest
Oh, give me a break. No, really, give me a break. I’ve realized that I have NO IDEA how to rest. I picked up this month’s issue of Yoga Journal, which happens to be about resting. In this issue, one …
It’s been a while, but I am back!
Hi everyone! It has been quite a while since I have blogged here or posted on Facebook, but I promise there were very good reasons why! I, a Ph.D. Assistant Professor at an R1 institution, proudly enrolled in my local …
I’m not so sure I’m gonna make it….
Two Debbie Downer posts in a row – promise not to make this a habit! I’m starting to doubt myself with this 10-Miler. Always knew that I was just a little crazy to want to try it, but now I’m …
Handling the Bad Days
It’s been a while, I know…that is because I have been struggling a little. Yesterday was the pièce de résistance of all days. In my top ten of bad days. Minor things got major and fit hit the shan. What …
The Dreaded Chronic…Pain
The runs themselves are going great. I’m at a pace that I can sustain cardiovascularly, and I’m (gasp) actually enjoying them. But yesterday the dreaded running monster reared its ugly head. My left leg goes numb when I run too …
Days 4-5
Yesterday was a cross-training day. Usually I reserve Sundays for my R&R but now that I am in training I guess that will have to wait. I did a 30 minute kettlebell routine that was way more difficult than I …
Day 3 (or 48 days to go)
Today was a running day. Spousal Unit wanted to go to the gym, and I thought the treadmill might be a better challenge for a beginner. So I agreed. Instead of the plan I posted yesterday, I decided to use …
Day 2 of Training, Active Rest – In Theory
Day two of training is supposed to be a rest day. As we have discussed, I’m not good at resting – all or nothing for me. So, what should a rest day include? This article from Runner’s World talks about …
