CrazyBusy Mama! (Dot Calm)

As the mom of a three year-old, I would really love to have a treadmill. It would be much easier than trying to find someone to watch her when I want to go for a walk or run outside. My wish for this coming year is to get a gym membership so I’ll have access not only to a treadmill, but other equipment, too. And if I have to bring the munchkin along, she can hang out with the other kiddos in the play area.

If you think you’d like to start using a treadmill for some of your walks and runs, watch the following video for some good tips. They’ll get you started on the right foot (sorry, I know that was bad…)!

A great way to monitor your progress for any workout routine, but especially running, is to keep a log. It will also serve as encouragement later when you look back and see how far you’ve come, and to spur yourself on to do more. This video from New Balance will show you just how to do this.

(And check out my favorite New Balance shoe, the WX778.)

I hope you’re enjoying the videos from New Balance this week. Each one is designed to help you get the most from your running workout. These videos are good for walkers, too. If you’re not a walker or runner, perhaps you’ll be inspired to start.

This particular video will show you how to recover from a run. It’s great information!

Whether or not you’re a runner, learning the core exercises in the following video is very beneficial. These were exercises that I, at one time, thought I’d never be able to do. I’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and scoliosis: If I can train myself do these exercises (and I have), so can you! Don’t give up on yourself! Give these a try.

I am a firm believer in stretching, especially for runners (walkers, too). Here’s a video from New Balance (maker of my favorite shoe — the same one shown in the video) showing several ways you must stretch before and after your run.