(Why yes, that IS both my chagrin-face & what Id have worn to run with Jared.) Oh people. It's much to my chagrin that Im writing this post from the ATX. Sure I love me some Austin. Yes I adore me some being with the family time. But between the (royal) two of us Im pretty damn disappointed to find myself here on this Monday. Why you ask? (thanks. you always seem to know just ... Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday (*Zensah style*)
(which really means Fewer Word Wednesday...this time with more giveaway) Zensah offered me the opportunity to try their compression running skirt/sports bra. Note the smile. I like'y being compressed. The obligatory butt rear view of the Zensah skirt (and my need for a haircut). I liked running in the skirt, but I think Id LOVE were it a wee bit shorter. It's the PERFECT length ... Continue Reading
Heartrate monitors & reader email backlog.
Disclaimer: Ive sucked lately been remiss in answering reader emails. Not sure what else to say except you'll have that sometimes... Hi MizFit, I saw you tweet that you dont use a heart rate monitor. what do you do instead? thanks!!! I'm slowly realizing Im just not a fan of gadgets. I weigh once a year at the doctor, dont run with an ipod and I dont use a heart rate ... Continue Reading
LinkLove & preview of coming MizFit’tractions (*cue confetti*)
First, the preview of coming MizFit'tractions. Tomorrow. Something I love from someone I love. In the same vein as the last time she popped around these parts & let me play this woman for a day...but git here early. **onward** For those of you playing along at home we are now a little less than 16 weeks out frour ACHIEVE A GOAL date of 12/5/10. For those of you running along at ... Continue Reading
Target heart rate training (guest post)
What is my target and maximum heart rate, and why should I care? When I go to the gym, the cardio machines always have this nifty little chart that shows what your “fat-burning” and “cardio” heart rate zones are. When I first started out on my weight loss journey, I ignored this chart. However, as I’ve delved into fitness a little more, I’ve learned that this chart is very important to know, ... Continue Reading
My first run in my Vibram Five Fingers.
OK, People, I must add a small DIZclaimer here. Something we all know, but which bears repeating. Im not a runnerunner. All the info below. All the rambles which shall sporadically take place up in herre leading up to Vegas are the results, experiences and misfit-musings of a 40 something woman trying to find her cardio love. I did it. I finally took a break from ... Continue Reading
The use of foam rollers in running (guest post).
Many thanks to Heather for responding to my pleas for a post on foam rollers. This might sound over-the-top, but the foam roller is probably the single most influential piece of exercise equipment I have used so far (though my Vibram Five Fingers are challenging that position). Essentially, the foam roller is a personal massage agent. If you use it well, it incurs that “Ouch! That hurts! ... Continue Reading
New Two Fit Chicks & a Microphone
Yes, People, we are back and we have the Amazing Julia joining us as well. We're talking running. We're talking tubers. We're making announcements. We're sharing some blogger news we've stolen from your blogs. We're ignoring the fact my phone is ringing in the background. Please to click on the image below to listen to this (and all other previous) episode(s). ... Continue Reading
VFFs my new BFFs? (almostwordless Wednesday)
I love my Five Fingers. Ive worn em as dress shoes. Ive worn em to frolic in the grass. Ive worn em to lift. Ive worn em to amble slowly on the treadmill. Ive worn em to stretch in. Ive worn em to hang with the little people. Ive worm em out for coffee with friends. Ive worn em to various & sundry other appointments. Ive worn ... Continue Reading
Barefoot running.
Sure, you can choose to deem this a re-run. I prefer to view it as foreshadowing for tomorrow's post. Tomato. Tomaaaaato. We’ve previously established there are innumerable things I’ll attempt in the name of coming up with a freakin blog post journalism. I've NIA'd I've awkwardly swung a kettlebell. Ive competed in bodybuilding. This time, however, I’m letting you ... Continue Reading