Kathletics - Personal Trainer

03/06/2026

If you’re struggling with consistency, meet yourself where you’re at with these 5 tips.

1. If it’s not scheduled, it’s not going to get done. Put it in your calendar like you would a dentist appt or work meeting.

2. Set yourself up with a frequency that’s ACTUALLY manageable. 3-4 sessions/wk of 30-45 or even 60 min can be life changing! You don’t need 90+ min sessions to progress.

3. Get your ‘fits ready for the week over the weekend. One less thing to think about, one less barrier of entry to training.

4. Follow a structured training program. Whether you’re working with a coach (hi 👋🏼) or programming your own workouts, intention matters to build consistency.

5. What motivates you and keeps you engaged? Motivation isn’t reliable, but having a rewards system with yourself can be. Treating yourself to a new workout top, new shoes, or a fitness gadget can be a fun way to keep yourself accountable and consistent.

Sustainable fitness is the best way to build consistency 🫡

02/06/2026

Strength maintenance is imperative to your training program during your peak trail season (power and endurance blocks). Learn how and why you should continue to lift during the in-season.

Strength maintenance is imperative to your training program during ...

26/05/2026

Strategizing before optimizing 🫡

Before you take a deep dive on optimizing your fitness, make sure you’re doing the following consistently MOST of the time:
- strength training 2-3/wk
- cardiovascular training 2-3/wk
- walking 7-10K steps/day
- sleeping 7-9 hours/night
- managing stress

These are the 6 basics of fitness you need to actively participate in before you even consider optimization with supplements or other hacks.

The basics are how sustainable habits are built for health and longevity.

Simple > complicated

21/05/2026

In years past I haven’t been much of a racer.

Sure, I’ve raced in 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, but a race itself doesn’t motivate me.

90% of the time, I prefer to train for experiences: Grand Canyon R2R, 14ers, the Dolomites, Madeira, the Presidentials (s/o to for the intro last year)

But there’s something to say about signing up for a race, committing to training for something and actually doing it. Showing up. Putting in the work. And doing exactly what you said you were going to do.

If you’re curious about signing up for a race this summer or fall, now is the time to lock in and get prepared. Especially if you want to feel strong, prepared, AND have a good time 😎

19/05/2026

I don’t make the rules 🤷🏻‍♀️

If you want to have a good time in the mountains, warm up before you lift AND before you hit the trails.

1. Move your spine.
2. Rotate.
3. Warm up your legs & hips.
4. Move laterally.
5. Jump, hop, or bound.

Winners don’t skip the warm up 🫡. And you, my friend, are a winner.

Even if you’re running short on time — your warm up should only take 3-5 minutes. 100% worth it.

08/05/2026

Body building might get you started in fitness, but hybrid training is what makes you do it for life.

When programming your training for strength and endurance (specifically running and hiking), you’ll have the basics like:
- squat
- hinge
- push
- pull
- single leg work
- lateral leg work
- calves

The bonus stuff like bicep curls and lateral raises are more of a “just because it’s nice to have strong arms for life things” than a necessity when it comes to running and hiking performance.

I sit in the camp of let’s not neglect muscle groups, but you do you 🤪

Who else got into fitness with body building then shifted to hybrid? 🙋🏻‍♀️

05/05/2026

In case you needed the reminder…

You don’t need matching sets, 14 gym outfits, new shoes, fashionable hats, and the latest running vest to lift, run, or hike.

Sure, they might be fun, cute, and exciting, but don’t let that be the barrier for getting started.

You can start with an old tshirt from high school.
You can start with the shoes you have.
You can start with the vest, belt, or backpack you already have.

Gains and consistency come from what you DO, not what you’re sporting.