Extra Mile Fitness

Ready to kick start a new routine, but not sure where to start?

Great news, I’ve got ya covered & we can begin anywhere 😉 Here’s a few helpful tips as you look towards a healthier you!

✔️ Goals - What is your fitness goal and why? Write that down. Clear goals help gauge progress & accountability. Set a calendar reminder 2 wks & 30 days from now to check in. How are you tracking? Are you being honest to your goals?

✔️ Routine - This doesn’t mean every workout is the same! Build in a regular time & place during the wk for your workouts. Make fitness a lifestyle vs a special “diet” followed every so often.

✔️ Pace Yourself - Going from 0 to 6 workouts/ wk is a recipe for injury. Assess where you are today & how you’ll incrementally get to where you want to be. Talk w a certified trainer for guidance (rqst a free consultation: ExtraMileFit.com).

✔️ Rest - You’ll be moving your body in new ways. Build in rest days to fully recover. More gas in the tank means you can give 100% on higher intensity days.

Get that b***y out the door!

With fall comes less sunlight, dropping temps & more tempting snooze buttons. Having a motivated mindset takes practice & healthy habits - let’s get after it!!

Here’s a few tips for how to stay motivated for a sweat sesh 💦

✔️ Get Support - Find yourself an accountability buddy. Someone that will workout with you OR hold you accountable to a workout tomorrow.

✔️ Make a Realistic - Going from 0 to 2 hours a day is a recipe for injury. Make goals bite sized & lead up to something larger. Think on those incremental “green lights”. I want to run 2 miles per day to build up my base & increase 10% wk over wk.

✔️ Switch It Up - Make yourself a routine that keeps you consistent, but INTERESTED. Try a new strength workout. Switch up your running route or the workout itself - fartleks, tempo, etc. This photo ^^ is from a 4 a.m. run with new scenery last wk 🌴

✔️ Plan It - Set clothes out the night before. Make a plan for the week. Post-It note a sched on your bathroom mirror with a checklist (that you actually check off!).

Mantras are a powerful way to strengthen a motivated mindset.

Do you have a mantra? I’d LOVE to know what it is 👇🏼 If not, here’s a few examples & tips to craft your very own!

1️⃣ Create a purpose. Dig deep on WHY you are creating a mantra - motivation, mindfulness, reaching a goal, something else?

2️⃣ Use the word “You”. This creates objectivity and a cheerleading effect to yourself. Go you!!

3️⃣ Keep positive. Beating yourself up isn’t going to make you run faster. Instead, focus on words that help visualize the accomplishment, confidence and strength.

4️⃣ Short & sweet. Write it all down, then underline words that make you feel most self-assured. What’s the common theme? Take that & condense to a few words.

Motivated Mindset Series begins next wk! 🏋🏻‍♀️

I’ll be sharing ideas around how set goals, tips for getting out the door, mantras & more!

Drop a comment or DM if there’s a topic you’d like to cover with or for staying on the motivation train!

Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

We dressed up as a Runner’s High. What was the best costume you saw?

A•D•V•E•N•T•U•R•E

ad•ven•ture (noun) engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory.

Yep, okay that’s about right! How do YOU adventure these days!? Really, I’m interested👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

My fav involves trail running, hiking & exploring the path less traveled. Happy Friday friends, let’s adventure!!

Ready to crush your fitness goals?

Personal training is a 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵 journey. You need a plan crafted to your own unique goals.

We can make that happen. Send me a msg for a free consultation & first session! Let’s take your fitness to the next level🏋🏻‍♀️

Big news!!🏋🏻‍♂️

Personal training website is officially underway. Saturday’s are meant for grinding. Tell your friends & fam... I’m open for business!!

Weekend vibes🤙🏼

How are you gonna get after it?

I’m planning to run the virtual half with this wknd & somewhere north for cooler temps!

What’s got you motivated to keep moving this weekend??

O•B•S•E•R•V•E

When’s the last time you just... stopped. Let the moment take you in. Absorbed your surroundings.

I can say it’s been too long myself 🙃 (Re)planning a “covid style” wedding, starting a business, rescuing a 3rd pup... the list goes on. I love it all & wouldn’t trade if for the world, but man it’s busy!

Yesterday I escaped to Flagstaff for a long run. Stopping on the side of the trail to refuel, when I looked up a few deer came to say hello. Mother Nature is amazing. Special thanks to these beauties who stopped time.

How do you find a moment to take a step back & just.... be?

@ Buffalo Park, Flagstaff Az