I make my clients run stairs on the regular because it’s really great cardio. It’s quick and efficient for getting the heart rate up and a nice change from running and rowing. And I think it’s safe to say that most of my clients would pick stairs over burpees. 😉
Recently, I’ve been including more stairs into my own workouts for variety. I got inspired by one of my friends and clients who trains for and participates in stair races. Have you heard of these? She most recently competed in the World Trade Center Tower Climb in NYC and was the 2nd place finisher in her age group and 14th female overall. It was a 90 floor climb!
I did 36 flights of stairs as part of my workout on Tuesday night and it was a serious mental and physical challenge.
Here’s a quick rundown of this week’s workouts:
Monday
Hot Yoga
Tuesday
Circuit Training + Strength + Stairs
I did this circuit training workout at Metro with the 6:30 class. I stayed after and did 5 sets of deadlifts at 95# and 10 burpees. I finished the workout with 36 flights of stairs (up and down).
Wednesday
3 mile run
Thursday
CrossFit
I did this workout on my own at Metro. I got the inspiration from CrossFit Dilworth. I used 95# for the squats in the EMOM and a 55# barbell for the push press in the AMRAP. I only got three rounds completed in the AMRAP. 20 was a high and challenging number of reps for each movement!
Friday
Hot yoga
Saturday
Hot yoga
Sunday
Hot yoga
I finished the week out with a lot of yoga because…that’s all I really felt like doing. Still trying to kick this cold completely. It gave me one last surprise on Friday night when I completely lost my voice. I don’t even feel that bad, I just sound terrible. I’ve been sad not to be able to teach for the last couple of days. It’s such a weird feeling to lose your voice!
Let me know if you have any tried and true remedies for laryngitis. I’m pretty sure time is the only thing that heals.
Do you ever climb stairs for workouts? Would you ever do a stair climb race?
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July 22, 2026
I am such a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 95% of the time I’m craving a breakfast that is on the sweet side. That mostly alternates between smoothies or yogurt bowls with overnight oats, chia pudding or oatmeal occasionally thrown in there. On the rare occasion I go savory – it’s scrambled [...]
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July 19, 2026
I want to bottle up this summer and make it last forever (well, maybe minus the wildly hot and humid weather that makes running a big thumbs down). I mentioned this in my last post…but I am really enjoying the slower pace and the days that feel like they have more space. While I’m trying [...]
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July 10, 2026
Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the summer. We are in the dog days of it over here in Charlotte – the heat and humidity is off the charts – but it’s something I’ll embrace because I deeply appreciate the massive slow down that summer has brought. A lot of [...]
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June 21, 2026
I recently traveled to Big Bear Lake, California for the inaugural Big Bear Peaks + Pines three-day stage race hosted by TransRockies Running. This was my third TransRockies event in 12 months (see also Colorado + Moab) and I’m here to tell you that they can do no wrong when it comes to race organization [...]
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May 30, 2026
Happy weekend! Another week in the books! I got three runs in (6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 5.5 miles) and I have a trail run planned for tomorrow. Total weekly mileage will end up around 30-35 miles depending on if I go for 13 or 17 tomorrow! I’m 16 weeks out from the Golden Ultra so [...]
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May 23, 2026
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a very rainy one here in Charlotte and while I am a little bummed not to be spending the weekend in Florida with the fam or by the pool at our swim club (just opened for the season!), I’m also welcoming a slower pace and time at home. It’s been [...]
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May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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