Hannah Lynn Fitness

As a runner, or just an active person in general, there isn't really anything worse than getting injured. Not only are you in pain, but you can't workout in the capacity you want, or not at all! This can be especially frustrating if you are training for a competition, or have goals with a strict deadline in place. That's why I want to share with you my top tips for staying injury free while running! No More Shin Splints Even if you are a relatively new runner, chances are you have experienced the pain of shin splits . While the jury is still out on what exactly shin splints are, there is no debate that they can easily halt your training. Basically, shin splits occur by doing "too much, too soon ." If you are increasing your mileage too quickly, you are right on track to be plagued by this injury! While this can definitely happen to novel runners, it can just as easily affect accomplished runners as well. So when changing your training routine or starting a ...

Welcome back to my blog! Today is all about healthy habits! I previously shared some new health tips , and today is similar to that. Except these are just some new habits I have incorporated into my daily routine. These each take up so little time, yet add so much quality to life! Read on to learn some healthy habits! Stretching and Foam Rolling We've all been told how good it is to stretch, but how often do we really take that to heart? In addition to just stretching, I have been foam rolling more consistently as well. I recently went to a massage therapist, and she reminded me how good it is for my body to foam roll, especially since I run so much. I am making the habit of spending 5-10 minutes doing a little stretching and/or foam rolling right before bed! It helps me to make habits stick if I have a consistent time I do whatever it is. I also like to mix up my stretching routine so I don't get bored! I have learned so many different stretches over my years of sports, ...

Welcome Back! If you have read my last post , you would know that I have been sick the past few days; I thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about how to treat your body right while you're sick! I am going to go through some of the top tips that I follow to stay as healthy as possible when I have a cold or flu. Sleep A LOT This has to be one of the MOST important things while you are sick!! Your body is doing all it can to fight the bacteria or virus that is attacking it, so you need more rest than you usually would. It is important to get as much sleep as you can at night, but also if you can take naps during the day. Sometimes when I have a fever, I spend almost the whole day sleeping! If you are having a hard time taking naps, or are unable to for whatever reason, aim to spend most of the day on the couch. A little exercise and movement is good, but it is even more important that you spend the majority of your day off your feet. Drink Fluids Drinking enough w...

Hello again! This past week has been so hectic, but I hope to post a little more frequently even when life gets crazy. I am working on two posts I want to really want to put a lot of effort and research in, but today is a little update on my eating habits :) I use the app Lifesum I think I have spent less than an hour at my house today- I have been going going! I didn't any fruit today, and only two servings of vegetables. So tomorrow, my goal is to intentionally eat 2 servings of fruit and 4 servings of vegetables. I ate a total of 1611 calories so far, and this isn't quite enough for a "bulk." However I am not too concerned, because I chose to start my cut today or tomorrow, so I am counting this as sort of a transition day :) Life happens, and you have to learn to be flexible!  Here is the breakdown for the day: Breakfast: Peach Greek Yogurt (Chobani) and Steak Strips (Kirkland Signature) Lunch: Spinach Wrap with chicken, veggies, zucchini salad, a...

Hello again ya'll! Today's post is some quick yet practical tips on how to better hydrate yourself! I feel like we are always told over and over we need to drink enough water and how important it is that we are hydrated, etc etc etc. And as redundant as the message is, it's true! While the average person can go almost a month without food, they can only last a few days without water! And just like we burn food by using it as energy, we need to replenish our source of water as we lose it through breathing, sweating, and digestion . Here are my personal tips to getting more water! DRINK WITH A STRAW: This one is such a huge help to me! If I have a water bottle or cup with a straw, I can drink all the water in it SO much faster! It is so much easier and more convenient (for me at least) to sip water through a straw, instead of having to tip my head back every time! CARRY A WATER BOTTLE: If you (almost) always have a drink of water by your side, how much easier is it to...