SWEATstyle: the you edition. Your SWEATstyle is what kind of gear and style you rock while getting your sweat on.  What’s yours?  Big style, bright colors, all black, all white, all pink?! Do you rock head gear (like above), arm bands, big socks, bright shoes, cool sunglasses, short shorts, long patterned pants?? Depending on every kind of sport or workout, there’s always a specific kind of look people go for. Maybe you stick with that look. Maybe you rock a look all your own… you tell me! What’s your sweat style? moveyourbootyblog@gmail.com High-res

SWEATstyle: the you edition.

Your SWEATstyle is what kind of gear and style you rock while getting your sweat on. 

What’s yours? 

Big style, bright colors, all black, all white, all pink?! Do you rock head gear (like above), arm bands, big socks, bright shoes, cool sunglasses, short shorts, long patterned pants?? Depending on every kind of sport or workout, there’s always a specific kind of look people go for. Maybe you stick with that look. Maybe you rock a look all your own… you tell me!

What’s your sweat style? moveyourbootyblog@gmail.com

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1 month ago
MOTIVATION: run the world.  Where do you run? Where are you running these days?? Everyday people all over the US and world run by picturesque scenes most don’t ever get to see…unless their own two feet take you there. When I run the Williasmburg Bridge I’m looking at the Manhattan skyline like it’s nothing—a view people pay serious money to get. And there it is. Just for me. For free. Because I ran there. With only the strength of my own two feet.  WHERE DO YOU RUN?? Send or post a pic of where you run! #runtheworld (Photo via blog| run the world| lululemon athletica)

MOTIVATION: run the world. 

Where do you run?

Where are you running these days?? Everyday people all over the US and world run by picturesque scenes most don’t ever get to see…unless their own two feet take you there. When I run the Williasmburg Bridge I’m looking at the Manhattan skyline like it’s nothing—a view people pay serious money to get. And there it is. Just for me. For free. Because I ran there. With only the strength of my own two feet. 

WHERE DO YOU RUN?? Send or post a pic of where you run! #runtheworld

(Photo via blog| run the world| lululemon athletica)

2 months ago
MOTIVATION: goals. “Create goals. So powerful they make your toes curl.” We’re always in search of the best version of ourselves that we can be. How do we get there? One goal at a time and all the actions we push ourselves through to achieve those goals.  I’m aiming at the DC Half Marathon this weekend. This was a goal I set in January as it has been over a year since I did a race of this length. It got me running longer distances again—lengths I’d never have run on my own without a bigger goal standing in front of me. After this I’m excited to give CrossFit a try. Bring it on, DC! What are your goals?

MOTIVATION: goals.

“Create goals. So powerful they make your toes curl.”


We’re always in search of the best version of ourselves that we can be. How do we get there? One goal at a time and all the actions we push ourselves through to achieve those goals. 

I’m aiming at the DC Half Marathon this weekend. This was a goal I set in January as it has been over a year since I did a race of this length. It got me running longer distances again—lengths I’d never have run on my own without a bigger goal standing in front of me. After this I’m excited to give CrossFit a try. Bring it on, DC!

What are your goals?

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2 months ago
MOTIVATION: headstand! (via lululemon athletica the five steps to headstand 1. Use a sticky mat (doubled over, if you want extra cushion). On your hands and knees, bring the crown of your head to the ground. With your palms flat and near your head, bring your hands away from your face – this creates the ‘tripod’ between the head and hands. Your forearms should now be perpendicular to the ground. Lift your knees up and walk your feet in. Stay here for 5-20 breaths. 2. When your feet are in as close as possible (essentially your bum is aligned on top of the head and the shoulders), try bringing each knee, one at a time, to rest on top of your triceps (teddy bear headstand). Stay here for 5-20 breaths. 3. In teddy bear headstand, engage your abdominals and float the knees off your triceps, bring your knees to touch and keep your legs bent, with your heels near your bum. Stay here for 5-20 breaths. 4. With your knees and big toes touching, roll your bent legs slowly upwards, until your knees are pointing up to the ceiling. Going through all theses motions slowly requires engaging core strength. Stay 5-20 breaths. 5. Finally, extend your legs straight up into the air. Seal the inner legs together. Hold for as long as you desire, then come down slowly, the exact same way you rolled up! These five steps break down the posture so that you can push yourself only as far as you feel comfortable. If you only get to step one the first time, that’s okay! Any other postures you’d like broken down by our experts? * Those with high blood pressure or acute neck pain, women on their moon/menstrual cycle and women who are pregnant should consult a physician before attempting Sirsasana. Read full article here: 5 steps to headstand|

MOTIVATION: headstand!

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the five steps to headstand


1. Use a sticky mat (doubled over, if you want extra cushion). On your hands and knees, bring the crown of your head to the ground. With your palms flat and near your head, bring your hands away from your face – this creates the ‘tripod’ between the head and hands. Your forearms should now be perpendicular to the ground. Lift your knees up and walk your feet in. Stay here for 5-20 breaths.


2. When your feet are in as close as possible (essentially your bum is aligned on top of the head and the shoulders), try bringing each knee, one at a time, to rest on top of your triceps (teddy bear headstand). Stay here for 5-20 breaths.


3. In teddy bear headstand, engage your abdominals and float the knees off your triceps, bring your knees to touch and keep your legs bent, with your heels near your bum. Stay here for 5-20 breaths.


4. With your knees and big toes touching, roll your bent legs slowly upwards, until your knees are pointing up to the ceiling. Going through all theses motions slowly requires engaging core strength. Stay 5-20 breaths.


5. Finally, extend your legs straight up into the air. Seal the inner legs together. Hold for as long as you desire, then come down slowly, the exact same way you rolled up!

These five steps break down the posture so that you can push yourself only as far as you feel comfortable. If you only get to step one the first time, that’s okay! Any other postures you’d like broken down by our experts?

* Those with high blood pressure or acute neck pain, women on their moon/menstrual cycle and women who are pregnant should consult a physician before attempting Sirsasana.

Read full article here: 5 steps to headstand|

4 months ago
This many layers for this mornings 19 degree weather 3 miler. 4 tops, 2 pants, 1 pair of ski socks, arm Warner’s, ear warmers. Call me a wuss. But I get cold!! And leaving the warmth of bed can be brutal unless you cozy up inside all your running layers. Sure I haven’t lived down south since 1999 but I’m still southern and 19 degrees just isn’t normal!!! So I layer. A lot. Stay warm out there MYBers! High-res

This many layers for this mornings 19 degree weather 3 miler. 4 tops, 2 pants, 1 pair of ski socks, arm Warner’s, ear warmers.

Call me a wuss. But I get cold!! And leaving the warmth of bed can be brutal unless you cozy up inside all your running layers. Sure I haven’t lived down south since 1999 but I’m still southern and 19 degrees just isn’t normal!!! So I layer. A lot.

Stay warm out there MYBers!

4 months ago
MOTIVATION: running goals. Currently I’m logging my miles to train up to a half marathon in DC this March (see ya there, running buddies Jen & Decker!). When I’ve got a goal, a training program and a clear mission, somehow, everything else in my life falls into place. My workouts, my nights in vs. nights out, my eating, my training, everything. I have a plan and that puts every other thought inside my head at peace. And it gets me running. See a post below from lululemon’s blog about running goals. What are yours? via lululemon athletica: Set (and achieve) big run goals| Certified Personal Trainer Specialist and Robson Street run ambassador, Julie Bertrand, has more than a few races under her belt – to say the least. We asked her how she sets powerful run goals beyond “I run a half-marathon” and how she stays on track to achieve them. setting your run goals If you set goals you are more likely to achieve the things you want. Choose the race you want to run (huh, what’s a SeaWheeze™?) and the date you’ll be crushing the goal (like,August 11 2012 for example). Already run a half-marathon? Kudos. To challenge yourself incorporate time goals, races you want to qualify for or increase the number of races you want to run each year. tips to run your best in 2012 set a planEach week, plan your workouts in advance. Create a training plan to help you stay on track with your goals and ensure that you progress at the right pace. A typical marathon training program will last 16-20 weeks, whereas a half-marathon training plan can last anywhere from 12-16 weeks. Your long runs should increase by 10-15% each week in order to avoid running too much too soon. Many runners start off too quickly and end up injured because they get excited about the final goal and skip this critically important step. Read the full article here: http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/set-and-achieve-big-run-goals/

MOTIVATION: running goals.

Currently I’m logging my miles to train up to a half marathon in DC this March (see ya there, running buddies Jen & Decker!). When I’ve got a goal, a training program and a clear mission, somehow, everything else in my life falls into place. My workouts, my nights in vs. nights out, my eating, my training, everything. I have a plan and that puts every other thought inside my head at peace. And it gets me running. See a post below from lululemon’s blog about running goals. What are yours?

via lululemon athletica:

Set (and achieve) big run goals|

Certified Personal Trainer Specialist and Robson Street run ambassador, Julie Bertrand, has more than a few races under her belt – to say the least. We asked her how she sets powerful run goals beyond “I run a half-marathon” and how she stays on track to achieve them.

setting your run goals

If you set goals you are more likely to achieve the things you want. Choose the race you want to run (huh, what’s a SeaWheeze™?) and the date you’ll be crushing the goal (like,August 11 2012 for example). Already run a half-marathon? Kudos. To challenge yourself incorporate time goals, races you want to qualify for or increase the number of races you want to run each year.

tips to run your best in 2012

set a plan
Each week, plan your workouts in advance. Create a training plan to help you stay on track with your goals and ensure that you progress at the right pace. A typical marathon training program will last 16-20 weeks, whereas a half-marathon training plan can last anywhere from 12-16 weeks. Your long runs should increase by 10-15% each week in order to avoid running too much too soon. Many runners start off too quickly and end up injured because they get excited about the final goal and skip this critically important step.

Read the full article here: http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/set-and-achieve-big-run-goals/

4 months ago