http://fitmethod.com/wordpress All about Fitness, Nutrition, and Being in Shape Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:07:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While the memories of the Boston Marathon are still fresh in my head, I decided to write down some of the lessons that I learned. These should be helpful to future runners to better prepare for the difficult race. 1. Start slow. The first ten miles are fast. ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2009/04/21/lessons-from-boston/ In an effort to escape the feeling of melancholy that has come over me, I have decided to reflect on my completion of yesterday's 113th running of the Boston Marathon. As in marathons past, the "Post Marathon Blues" have set in. I am experiencing a feeling of sadness ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2009/04/21/reflections-on-the-boston-marathon/ Even if you have been living under a rock, you should know by now that the 2009 Presidential Inauguration is only a week away. Government officials recently unveiled plans to close bridges and hidhways during the Inauguration. In addition, there will be restricted vehicular traffic in parts of ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2009/01/14/my-thoughts-on-the-inauguration/ It is official, the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler has been added to my sh*t list. The organizers failed to use a bug-free and working on-line registration system. As a result, many runners who were eagerly awaiting to participate in this event, have been unable to register. I am one of ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/12/16/screw-the-cherry-blossom-10-miler/ I ran across this article. It is basically a hybrid of a desk and a treadmill. My first thought was to laugh. And then I was curious whether people actually used it. After seeing the pictures at the bottom and read the article, I realized that they actually ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/11/18/desk-treadmill/ Today Washington was submerged under ice. As I ventured to and from work, trying to make it in one piece, I decided to post 5 exercises that will help you survive the icy conditions. 1. Single Leg Squats 2. Lunges 3. Squats on BOSU Ball 4. Single Leg Arm ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/02/13/5-things-to-do-in-the-gym-so-that-you-dont-break-your-neck-when-it-is-icy/ Thanks to Charlotte for sending this to me: http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/02/04/funny-cartoon/ It's time to ROCK THE SCALES! This week Town Sports International (Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston Sports Clubs) unveiled its second annual weight-loss challenge. It's a great deal for all of you who have new year's resolutions that deal with losing weight. What it is ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/01/08/town-sports-international-presents-rock-the-scales/ Happy New Year! It's 2008 and it's time to get in shape. Try the following workout to figure out exactly where you stand and what you need to work on from here on out: -5 minute warm up on treadmill -15x lunges -15x chest press on stability ball -10x pullups or inverted rows -500 meters on the ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/01/08/its-2008-time-to-get-in-shape/ Taken from Runner's World's Article, "What's The Best Way to Train For a Marathon": "9. Sidestep injuries I recently asked exercise physiologist, author, and two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner (1984, 1988) Peter Pfitzinger what he would do differently if he were 22 years old today. He said that he'd rest and/or cross-train for ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/01/01/just-trying-to-hammer-in-this-point/