I’m going to say it: sometimes, we have to bonk.

Z Definition of “Bonk”- /bäNGk/:  The moment during a workout that you wish you were doing something else. Can be caused by exercise exhaustion, physical or mental fatigue or stress, girlfriends, co-workers, un-friendly/bitey yet “cuddly” puppies, and shoelaces that refuse to stay tied. “Bonking” = the opposite of “Beasting”.

It can be a tough lesson to learn if you love being competitive, or if you’re recovering from a injury. Some of my best and worst runs I’ve ever had were after taking a long break from running.The two most important thoughts to take from a bonked run are easy:

1) Don’t get discouraged! Patience is required for all sports when it comes to strategy, body maintenance, and planning. Consciously categorizing a bonked run into a “practice hour in patience”, during the run, can be an excellent  method to survive session.

2) Have a back-up outlet for yourself! Utilize another passion to save the day- reading, movies, music, social hour with friends, etc. – don’t rely on exercise to always clear your mind, especially if you train more than 4 days/week.

The video below is how I handled my “bonkness” today.

Get beastly, friends!

-Z

Hey Guys,

I’ve received a lot of questions lately about stretching before running, and in this video I give you my top 4 dynamic stretches to add into your routine. I use this routine before every run that I go on, as well as teach it to every one of my clients.

Walking Lunges ~ Hip Hikes ~ Side Lunges ~ Inchworms

Each stretch is short and sweet, about 3 seconds at the end range of the motion. Add this into your program before your next run and let me know how it goes!

Keep it beastly, friends

Z