What possesses men and women to rise before the sun, line up with thousands of strangers and race through the town’s streets? Is it a personal challenge, a benchmark or a driver for change? All three? Something else? Perhaps a drunken dare? Whatever the motivation, setting goals and participating in local events is an excellent way to improve your fitness.
Sixteen weeks ago I set myself a goal to complete a half marathon in under 2 hours and finish in the top half of the field. When I started training, my longest run was only 5K. I was running 2-3 days per week and competing in sprint distance triathlons. As triathlon season started winding down, I switched to a longer distance training program from www.runnersworld.com/smartcoach which seemed to work quite well. I made a few mistakes toward the end of my training; however, I am very happy with my finish time of 1:58. I’ve also learned the importance of following the training program as closely as possible. Continue reading →
Sets, reps, cardio, supersets, machines, free weights - where to begin? Getting fit doesn’t have to be intimidating; however it takes a tremendous amount of work. I know that’s not what you wanted to hear, but setting expectations correctly from the beginning is one of the keys to success. There’s no quick easy solution to getting fit. There’s no magic pill - no secret workout routine - no fast acting diet. Sure genetics plays an important role, but that doesn’t mean there’s no hope. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get started.
Hi, I'm Mark Janus. I write FitnessBug to help people make the transition to a fitness lifestyle. I've spent the last several years fine tuning my exercise and nutrition program through trial and error which has been very educational. Changing your lifestyle can be very overwhelming and intimidating. I'm hear to dismiss the BS and tell you what works. I'll give you the information that you need to reach your goals, but you have to do the work!