Runners Corner- Resources and Tips about running

Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is the hottest fitness trend right now. If you're not familiar, HIIT is basically any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less intense activity or rest. The objective is to shock your system, build your stamina, and get [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-07-09T12:25:36-04:00 January 22nd, 2018|DASHA® Articles, Fitness, Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|

Marathon Training Day 14

Date: January 21st, 2018 Mental Status: #ILoveMyFood Training Download Regular Run 3miles/ 30 total minutes Inclines of 4.0 and a speed of 7.5 "Kill Me" Boy, do I love my food! I especially love cheeseburgers, lobster, and spicy Italian food. These foods hold a special [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-03-23T15:38:27-04:00 January 21st, 2018|Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|

Marathon Training Day 13

Date:January 31st, 2018 Mental Status:#exercise #stress Training Download: 4k Run Today Up Hill Today's she-nan-igans They say exercising reduces stress. Hmm’ could this be true? Exercise reduces your stress level? I mean, "I certainly think so!" However, here's the battle.. tons of [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-02-12T14:32:15-05:00 January 20th, 2018|Fitness, Healthy Nutrition, Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|

The Benefits of Being Active for Kids

Exercise isn't just for adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in three American children under 18 are overweight or obese and fewer than 25% of children get the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-07-09T12:36:20-04:00 January 19th, 2018|DASHA® Articles, Healthy Nutrition, Parenting, Runners Corner|

What to Know About Training During Pregnancy

It was once thought that pregnant women should stay away from strenuous activities, but we now know that there are actually benefits to working out during those ninth months for both the mother and the baby - as long as you follow the advice below. Focus [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-07-09T12:28:24-04:00 January 19th, 2018|DASHA® Articles, Fitness, Healthy Nutrition, Lifestyle, Parenting, Runners Corner|

Marathon Training Day 12

Date: January 19th, 2018 Mental Status: #donotdisturb Training Download: Today is my off day! See you tomorrow! Question: Where's the one place you can hide when you need a break?

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-02-09T11:26:15-05:00 January 19th, 2018|Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|

Marathon Training Day 11

Date:January 18, 2018 Mental Status:#determined #thankyou #ittakesavillage Training Download Regular Run 3 miles/30 total minutes/ 9:57-10:08 pace Today's Sha-nan-igans Since I'm training for the #NYUnitedAirlinesHalf Marathon I have decided to utilize my company for wellness services. I mean "Why Not?" I figured I am going to [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-03-23T15:54:50-04:00 January 18th, 2018|Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|

Marathon Training Day 10

Date:January 17th, 2018 Mental Status:#feelingstrong #focused Training Download: 50 Minutes of Focus Today's SHA-NANIGAN®️s Today was a long ass day for me! I couldn't get in my normal workout routine because of work but that didn't stop me. I found a [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-03-23T18:42:21-04:00 January 17th, 2018|Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|

Marathon Training Day 9

Date:January 16th, 2018 Mental Status:#thestruggleisreal#badass Training Download Cross-train Today's she-nan-igans So my early run didn't happen as planned because my work jumped in front for a #HOT minute! But I made sure I fueled up early enough so that by the time [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-02-09T17:05:05-05:00 January 16th, 2018|Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|

Marathon Training Day 8

Date:January 15th, 2018 Mental Status:#hustle Training Download Hills 3 miles/30 total minutes/ 9:57-10:08 pace Today's Sha-nan-igans There's nothing better than waking up knowing you have 1 hr full hr of ME time built into your day! I used to think that buying a new pair of jeans [...]

By Shannon Russo-Pollack| 2018-03-23T18:27:07-04:00 January 15th, 2018|Runners Corner, SHANANIGAN®|