3 Simple Ways Beginner Runners Can Prevent Injuries

Today’s post on how beginners can prevent running injuries comes from Jason Fitzgerald, a USA Track & Field certified coach and the owner of Strength Running. His No. 1 goal is to help runners get faster with fewer injuries. Did you know that over half of all runners will get injured this year? Some estimates even put [...]

And That’s What I Meant by ‘Life Changing’

When I wrote my race recap for the Leadman Tri back in April, I mentioned that it was life changing and fully intended to follow up on that thought. But then, you know, life and stuff happened and I had other things to write about and, well, it was pushed to the back burner. Let [...]

Ask the FBGs: What Do I Wear for a Triathlon?

Today we’re featuring an Ask the FBGs post, where readers like you ask the FBGs for advice. Nothing is off limits, although we do prefer that it’s fitness or nutrition related, so send your undying health questions to AsktheFBGs@fitbottomedgirls.com. You just might see them posted on the site in the future! Hi, FBGs! Big fan! [...]

Trying Orangetheory Fitness: And Learning the Secrets to Effective Interval Training

The workout at Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) is said to be one of the most innovative and motivational workouts for what’s typically treacherous and redundant exercises. The secret? Having a variety of stations—so you’re not bored—and a coach telling you exactly what to do—so you don’t feel like you’re about to roll off the back of the treadmill. And take [...]

Marathon Nutrition Tips: What to Eat Before, During and After Your Race

Training for a marathon, half marathon or other endurance race and not sure exactly what to eat when training and on race day? Well, this post is for you! We recently got some marathon nutrition tips from the nice peeps at KIND Bars (we love their Nuts and Spices bars so much that they just won a [...]

There’s No Shame in Modifying a Workout

About a year ago, FBG Kristen posted about her “normal,” and it’s a post that’s always stuck with me. Perception and our experience is everything, even with workouts. And lately, my normal had been a little yoga, tough, high-intensity workouts and running. In fact, in the month before getting a stress fracture in my foot, [...]

How Running and Triathlon Helped Suzy Degazon Overcome Anorexia

The following is a post sponsored by Brooks Running. For our sponsored post policy, click here. Need a little healthy inspiration? Well, pull up a chair and get ready. We recently had the chance to chat with Suzy Degazon, who once weighed a life-threatening 58 pounds due to anorexia and now healthfully competes in ultra-marathons and triathlons. Suzy [...]

Third Time’s a Charm, Isn’t It?

It’s no secret that the half marathon and I have had a rocky relationship. My first one, back in 2005, was really not enjoyable. But then again, I had no idea what I was doing. I loosely followed a training plan but didn’t get any runs longer than 9 miles in. I didn’t do any [...]

Believe You Can With This Empowering Training Journal

There are a bunch of ways to track your workouts and runs. And most of them are very usable and helpful. They do what they set out to do: track yo’ stuff and see your progress. Which is motivational for sure, but it doesn’t exactly allow for a lot of creativity or daydreaming—especially for newbie runners who [...]

Your Guide to Ultimate Obstacle Race Training

Doing any kind of race is fun. (I know—I just did a SUPER fab one and Kristen just rocked hers!) But these days, racing is about more than just road running and tris. There’s trail running and crazy obstacles and color and glow sticks and zombies—and mud. Oh my gosh, there’s so much mud. It [...]

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