Training Tip Tuesday - mini workouts for training more than just your legs

Stop the T-Rex!

As a runner I tend to neglect the rest of my body when it comes to training so I often joke that I'm like a T-Rex......great legs but useless upper body and arms.  As a result, I'm often on the lookout for short workouts that I can squeeze in before my morning shower or after a run that will get me on the path to having more upper body strength than a 4yr old girl. 

Recently I came across a week's worth of workouts posted by a dancer called Back on Pointe   and thought why not? , her blog talked about getting back into it and starting over so I thought this would be a good way to ease into core and upper body.   Did you know that when you haven't done jumping jacks and push ups in a while, they tend to hurt the next day?   I mean seriously!  Next day my inner thighs felt like someone kicked me in my lady parts and my pectoral region was less than co-operative when I tried to wash my hair.   Ahhh such is the life of the 40 year old :)

I posted the link to her list of the weeks workouts so my training challenge to you is to give the week's workouts a try and drop us a comment on this post to let us know how you did.

Till next week,

D.

Training Tip Tuesday - Protect the boobies!

Ladies!  For the love of all that is good and bouncy get a good sports bra!   

On many a run  Jess and I  have commented to each other after passing a fellow lady runner that we really want to stop her and tell her where to get a better sports bra.  Really!  

There are times when it just looks painful when the boobies are bouncing around like water balloons in a sports bra.  It just can't be comfy or make you love the run you are on.  Come on girls!, brace the boobies

If you are like me and didn't have the first clue as to what to look for or didn't know you had the wrong sports bra for you check out this very helpful fit guide from moving comfort  

Now we understand - being of very different levels of endowment ourselves - that not all boobs are created equally. A good bra is hard to find.  BUT,  we do recommend just like buying your first pair of shoes, that you take the time to do the research and find that ta-ta tamer that will do the trick.   

And for those I.B.T.C.  members like myself ........don't disregard the itty-bitty's  they still need protection from the bounce and friction.!   Check out a few of my favorites below.  Who knows,  there might be one in there for you!

Ta-Ta's for now,

D.

   The Stuff your Bra II by lululemon - what girl doesn't love extra pockets!

 The Alexis  by Moving Comfort - had it two year and still works like a charm!