August 2022
Message from the Coach
Do you take time for yourself? It can be super hard to find time to relax or do what you want when you have a busy work schedule, or kids, or both! But it is so important for our health, both mental and physical, to make sure we find time for ourselves. Whether that means carving out time to go run, a solo hike, to meditate, to stretch, to read, or to take a bubble bath, you need to find a way to make it happen. The more burned out we get, the harder it is to do well in our busy lives, whether it is putting our full attention into a project at work, or truly being there for our children in the way they need us to be.
Last week, I found 15 minutes to spend in a dimly lit room, catching up on the stretching my body had been begging me for, for weeks. Once I was done stretching, I found I wanted to just lay on the floor in the semi-dark and the quiet. My introvert batteries have seemed especially depleted lately, and I found the quiet solitude to be exactly what I needed.
What is your favorite way to recharge? Send an email to coach@run4thehills.com.
Recipe of the Month
Roasted Tomato Soup
https://www.run4thehills.com/blog/roasted-tomato-soup
My favorite summer soup! The roasted tomatoes lend a great depth of flavor, and it’s a great use for all the tomatoes that insist upon ripening at the same time.
Workout of the Month
Quick Full Body AMRAP
No equipment necessary for this AMRAP workout!
Cardio Tip of the Month
Make yourself a schedule, and stick to it. Hiring a coach (like me!) can help keep you accountable, but you don’t need a coach if you can hold yourself accountable. Make a weekly schedule that says exactly when you will make time to run each day. This way, you know you have carved out the time for it, and all you have to do is stick to that schedule.
Currently Recommending :
Podcast : “The Intersect” by Emily Frase and Mary Bruno of https://fabmbase.org/
These ladies are making waves in the women’s health world and I love everything they do! You can listen to their podcast on your favorite platform, but one of the things I especially love about this one is that you can also watch the episodes on YouTube!
Show : Big Bang Theory
We just subscribed (temporarily) to HBO Max and I am excited to finally be able to watch this show from start to finish! Previously, I had only ever caught random episodes here and there when I had cable, but I always wanted to watch the whole show!
Music : Simple Plan
Taking it back to the angsty college days.
Instagram Account : @fabmbase
To go along with my podcast recommendation, here’s their instagram page.
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