Well, it looks like it’s finally Fall in the Southern California desert! After more than 120 days of temperatures over 100 degrees, it is finally cool enough to get outside and actually enjoy the experience. It feels so good that I created this no equipment runner’s workout that you can do outdoors, either on its own or on an easy run day. All you need to bring is sunscreen!
Getting Back to Nature: Trail Running Benefits
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Let’s Get Outside!
I really love outdoor workouts. Being outside is my happy place and I love that I am surrounded by the mostly silent desert, majestic mountains, and blue skies. I’ll bet I could get a class together for other outdoor enthusiasts without a problem. I’m sure this woman, who I saw doing her own workout, would be there!
Of course, not everyone has easy access to the great outdoors. Fortunately, all you need is a park, empty lot, or other open space to get it done. You can even, ahem, do it in the gym. I should call it the no excuses workout! You really can do it anywhere.
Part of the joy of getting outdoors in the Fall is that no longer do I have to hide from the sun. Yes, I’ve been out there all summer long, hiding in the shadows before the sun comes up, but now I can greet that sun happily because I know the warmth it brings will be warming me up instead of burning me up.
prAna Fall Fashion 2018 – Clothing for a Postive Change
It’s a little ironic, but as I’m loving this new cooler weather, I actually need a little something to keep me warm! For that, I’ve been turning to prAna’s Cozy Up line! The Cozy Up Pants, Sweatshirt, and Zip Up Jacket are so soft, warm and comfortable that I just want to snuggle up in front of a fire and chill out (so to speak). That will never happen here in the desert, so instead, I’ll walk my trails, enjoy my views, and get in my workouts.
The Cozy Up line is made from a hemp blend. Industrial hemp is incredibly sustainable because it needs little water to grow, grows more fiber per acre than cotton, and is not hard on soil. In fact, hemp actually puts nutrients back into the soil!
I also learned that hemp inhibits bacteria because bacteria will not grow on hemp. When it’s blended with polyester, it actually kills bacteria! Hemp is a very tough fabric and has natural UV protection. PrAna’s hemp line is naturally UPF 50+ with no added coating. It helps keeps you warm in the cold weather and cool in the heat, something I really need!
See the entire prAna Fall 2018 Hemp line
I’ve worked with and worn prAna for a long time. I love their clothing, of course, but the thing I value most about prAna is their commitment to sustainability, fair trade, and their use of recycled, organic, and hemp fabric in their clothing. I feel like they reflect my care for the environment and my own mission to protect our planet. Even their Fall 2018 tagline, Clothing for a Positive Change inspires me.
Prana’s sustainable initiatives include Bluesign, which keeps the bad chemicals out of clothing production, and Fair Trade Certification, which ensures safe working conditions, no child or forced labor, elimination of harmful chemicals and much more. In addition to hemp, prAna has committed to using 100% organic cotton and recycled wool.
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No Equipment Runner’s Workout
As I said, this no equipment runner’s workout is great to do on the trails, in a park, in your home, or even in the gym. All you need is a rock (or bench) and a clear space. Perform this workout in a circuit, doing all the exercises in order, then repeating for a total of two to three sets.
The focus is lower body, including hips and glutes, and core. This no equipment runner’s workout targets these important muscles to help you run better and avoid injury. Not a runner? That’s okay! Non-runners will still benefit from this fun and functional workout.
Warm up with a short run or walk to find your perfect workout location. Perform each exercise for 60 seconds (60 seconds on each side for unilateral exercises), moving straight through from one to another. Take a minute break, then repeat.
As always, be sure to squeeze your glutes, engage your core, and move slowly through the movement. Have fun!
WIWW
You may be asking yourself, “what is WIWW exactly?” I know I did. WIWW stands for What I Wore Wednesday and I’ll be joining prAna and Fit Approach to share my favorite prAna outfit on Instagram on Wednesday, October 10!
Everybody is invited to join in and there are prizes! Simply post a photo of you in your favorite prAna outfit on your Instagram grid or stories! Make sure to use the hashtags #WIWW and #WhatIWoreWednesday! The winners will be featured in a Fit Approach IG fashion slide show and gifted one prAna item of their choice!
Don’t own any prAna yet? Post your prAna wish list on your IG grid or story, use the hashtags, and you will be entered to win! Yay!
My prAna Looks
Weekly Linkups
My weekly linkups! Please stop by and check out all of the great recipes, workouts, and information that all these awesome bloggers share every week!
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Inspire Me Monday with Janice
Wild Workout Wednesday with Annmarie, Jen, and Nicole
The Plant-Based Potluck Party with Deborah
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Friday 5 2.0 with Rachel and Lacey and Meranda
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