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Great stretch for tight hips
Begin by moving left knee forward on the ground underneath you and extend the right leg extended out behind. Keep hips square and then stretch the spine by pressing hands into the floor and lifting body up away from the ground.
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Full body stretch
Come to a table top position and tuck your toes under. Press up and back into downward facing dog, keeping your heels up off the ground and the knees slightly bent (especially if you have tight hamstrings).
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Warm up the Spine
Seated Cat Cow: Start in an easy cross-legged position with hands at heart center in a prayer position. Sit on a block or a rolled up towel to elevate hips – this is usually more comfortable for runners.
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Quick pre-workout breakfast
Before having a baby, I was an early bird soul. But my year and a half of sleep deprivation (due to that cute baby), has made me want to stay in bed until the last second possible. So simple, quick and nutritious breakfasts have been lifesavers for me this summer,
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Morning Run at the Hilton Hawaiian
This summer three times per week Tim and I sneak out of bed at 5am to coach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Thank goodness for grandma that stays at home watching baby. I love waking up early, Tim not so much. But we both do love to coach together,