Running

Sweaty Sunday Weekly Recap: Week of March 24

by ~jenniferlynn on March 31, 2013

in CrossFit, Running

And it’s another Sweaty Sunday workout recap! This week I beat myself up. Physically and mentally, just drained! Since I started doing the Crossfit Open Workouts (Check out 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, and 13.4), my desire and drive to become a better athlete has seriously increased ten fold. I don’t just want to go to Crossfit. […]

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Running and I have a love-hate relationship. I have mentioned before that it is just one of those things that makes me feel so weak when I do it, and makes me feel that all of the hard work that I put in training for other things is useless. But in order to be a […]

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The emotional side of an injury

by ~jenniferlynn on March 13, 2013

in Guest Posts, Running

When I hurt my back and whined and cried for a week about it, I took a step back to think about all of those people who have had long-term injuries, or injuries that took them away from their sports for an extended period of time. I was debilitated for less than two weeks and […]

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When I found out that the building I work in (Detroit Renaissance Center, aka GM Headquarters, aka tallest building in Detroit) was creating a running club, I was quite intrigued. I have always loved the idea of a running support group to help encourage and motivate me, but have always been a bit lazy in […]

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Runner bug? Race bug?

by ~jenniferlynn on March 5, 2013

in Running

I have a bit of an issue that has become more of a problem since I ran the Turkey Trot 10k. I think I have a runner’s bug. Not so much a runner’s bug, but a racing bug. I will tell you all day long that I do not like running. I get frustrated, and it […]

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Lady Lifter Spotlight: Lisa S.!

by ~jenniferlynn on February 28, 2013

in Lady Lifter Spotlight

While I have only been doing Crossfit for a few months, I have forever been inspired by those ladies that have done it for quite some time. One of the first bloggers I ever followed was Fabulous in Fayetteville, as this chick wears Lulu, does Crossfit, eats only recipes from PaleOMG and Well Fed, does […]

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Lady Lifter Spotlight: Jacki!

by ~jenniferlynn on February 21, 2013

in Lady Lifter Spotlight

For those new readers to the blog, every week I spotlight a fellow lady lifter who, like me, loves lifting and encouraging other women to lift! I started following Jacki’s blog a few months back, and I am truly inspired by all that this woman does! Jacki is running the #nogirlypushups challenge with Alex and […]

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Product Review: Treadwear Running Arm Sleeves!

by ~jenniferlynn on February 14, 2013

in Product Reviews

Have you ever used arm sleeves when running? Are you ever unsure how to layer if you might get too warm but do not want to carry around a bulky jacket or gloves? I found an awesome Michigan-based company called Treadwear that has a solution to this problem! This review is has been in the […]

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WODs, Lifting, and now Crossfit Endurance?

by ~jenniferlynn on January 30, 2013

in CrossFit

I have decided to commit to Crossfit a minimum 4x a week (Two Crossfit WOD classes, two Crossfit Endurance classes, with a likely 5th day reserved for strict Olympic lifting sessions). The tentative schedule, which has been working for the past couple weeks is: I was quite pleased to find out that my box offers not only typical […]

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Lady Lifter Spotlight.. Kelsey!

by ~jenniferlynn on January 17, 2013

in Lady Lifter Spotlight

As part of Sweat Pink I am constantly being exposed to new ladies in all levels of athleticism and strength, and this week’s spotlight is no exception! I met Kelsey through the Sweat Pink network and this girl just goes non-stop! From a high school volleyball player, to a speedy half marathoner, Kelsey is staying […]

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