A Runner's Manifesto

August 6, 2014 Yvonne Matthews

It's been a while since I have been back, I have been doing some major work on my running. I finally nursed a hip injury that I sustained back in September last year when I was marathon training for New York. With a lot of work and some physical therapy, it's finally better. So naturally I signed up for another race. This time it's my first half marathon, the Long Beach in October. I have a goal of making it in under 2 hours, so I have been doing a lot of strength training and speed work. So far I have hit all my time goals on every run. I have been feeling great getting back into it, as scared as I was that I lost is all after the injury and months off of the pavement. But I haven't! I am elated!

In honor of all the great running I have been up to and to anyone who's nursing an injury right now, keep your head up, you'll be back soon!

Cleansing Day 1

April 27, 2014 Yvonne Matthews

I have done a few 3-day cleanses in the past. My first experience was Blue Print Cleanse. Followed a year or so later with the Rainbow cleanse from Moon Juice. And the last one was about 6 months ago, from Kreation Kafe. The first time I did a juice cleanse, I found it extremely difficult, but so worth it. And with each subsequent cleanse, it's gotten easier and more pleasant. So I am excited to do it once again.

I'm Back!

March 16, 2014 Yvonne Matthews

Well HELLOOOO there! Let me preface this with a huge, I’m so sorry. For the small audience that I may still have. Yes, it's been over a year, 16 months to be more exact. And all this despite a 2013 AND 2014 resolution I had to blog more (or at all).

I know. I know.

Needless to say, a LOT has happened since then. I will make this first blog post in 16 months a brief recap of what has happened and why I took a small hiatus from the blog.

Spin It Out

October 2, 2012 Yvonne Matthews

There's something magical about sweating. I know it sounds a little gross, but those of you that are athletes or workout-aholics, get it. Sweating just makes you feels, well, lighter, brighter, better.

I also know I am more motivated to sweat when I feel like I look good. And one of the first things that comes to my mind when wanting to look and feel good working out is Lululemon. Now before I continue I have to tell you I am not getting paid for this post, or any other post for that matter. This is a simply for me blog of things I love and want to keep a journal of and share with the occasional onlooker, or family, friend.

Yoga Love

May 2, 2012 Yvonne Matthews

I am in love with my new yoga studio down the street from me.

I hesitate to share the name because like any good thing in LA as soon as you mention it, it gets jammed and the place you once discovered and loved is now overwhlemed with newbies and you can no longer enjoy your peace and quite. But alas it's so delightful I have to give them a shout out, Thanks Studio Surya.

Yesterday, I shared my plan for work outs for the week. And I just had to share that I was able to squeeze in an unexpected visit to my lovely yoga studio this morning and now I am off to run with the gals in Santa Monica. Yey motivation!

Did you get to workout today?

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Week in Workouts

May 1, 2012 Yvonne Matthews

I haven't posted anything on fitness or working out lately. So I thought today being that it's nice and cloudy outside would be the perfect day to get motivated.

Here's what I am doing this week in Workouts:

Monday: Guilt-free Rest Day

Tuesday: Full Workout (10 minutes of abs, 30 minutes of hard cardio, 20 minutes of strength training, 15 minutes of stretching)

Wednesday: 45 minutes run with the girls

Thursday: Full Workout

Friday: Tennis at the club with parents (Palm Springs)

Saturday: Hiking in Palm Springs

Sunday: Guilt-free Rest Day

(Illustrations on left via Lululemon, Photograph)