Clara's Clever Spot

Winter is hard. I love the holidays, but I can't stand the shortened days and the dark and cold. I love to be outside, running whenever I can , but mostly just the thrill of being outside. Here are a few images that remind me of the beauty of Summer. Riding a bike is one of my favorite Summertime activities. When it's Summer, you'll often find me at the beach. I love to run at Sunset. Cute guy running in the hot desert. Running past shady trees with full green leaves. Sigh. I miss it. Hey, it can't all  be about exercising. Summer is also for relaxing. Ahhhh!

Form is more important than you might think! A few running tips on proper form, courtesy of YouTube...

I was reading this article on improving speed by running 20 minutes on a treadmill using a HIIT (High Intensity Training) plan . Thank you to Cara Camp's collection on running for the link. This is pretty good for working on your speed when you're forced to run indoors. Personally, I like to get outside , but this is great for when the weather is no bueno . Check out the complete article for the full workout, but here are the basics... Jog for 5 minutes Run at a high intensity speed for 1 minute Walk at rest speed for 30 seconds Repeat the high intensity sprint, but with an incline Walk at rest speed Repeat this cycle for 20 minutes Seems kind of brutal but much better than just running at the same pace on the treadmill for an hour.