In anticipation of what I call "5K Season," which is essentially the cooler months of the year & when organizations tend to pile on 5Ks in celebration of the holidays, I decided to put a little something together detailing my training & preparation for my first 5K in 2016, then how I quickly got hooked … Continue reading So You Wanna Run A 5K?
Category: Fitness
Jen’s Top 10 Workout Essentials!
A good friend of mine suggested I compile a list of essentials in starting a workout journey of your own, or simply a list of some of my favorite products. So I’ve been working pretty diligently to get a list together & find resourceful info for y’all! I’ll be linking some online sources for some … Continue reading Jen’s Top 10 Workout Essentials!
Feel The Beat
I get asked often, "Jen, how do you stay motivated at the gym to have a successful workout?" The short answer is that success of my workout is highly dependent on the music blaring through my headphones. Now, that's not to say that gyms don't play good music to keep the blood flowing. Headphones are … Continue reading Feel The Beat
You Belong!
As a teenager, I was quite awkward. I was way too obsessed about how people saw me. I always felt like my peers were judging me on my appearance, which isn't a rarity in the world of teenagers. Hey, I know, kids can be cruel at that age. My experience was no different. I was … Continue reading You Belong!
How Does She Do It?
So, how does this 300+ pound young woman have the energy and motivation to power through tiresome workouts after a long day at the office? Well, you see, it's quite simple really. I just channel all my stress and anxieties from my work day & use it to fuel my fire at the gym. . … Continue reading How Does She Do It?
