The FIT Potato Personal Fitness

The last class from the potato, turned in the keys earlier today. In the process of cleaning up the last few things from the attic I found several mascots we had used for our mascot race back 2013. Thanks all your support and hard work, blessed to have so many amazing clients and super supportive community. Thank you

Another Shelter In Place, another adjustment. We are moving the Ugly Sweater workout online. We know everyone owns an ugly sweater. We will continue to adapt and adjust to keep going. We cannot lose hope, focus on what we can Control and keep adjusting and and adapting to the new norms. Look forward to seeing everyone’s ugly sweater. If you can’t make the workout on Thursday. Tag us with your ugly sweater on so we can send some swag

Thanks for the kind shout out! Love being apart of this community.

This Caption has been coming up in my feed a lot the last couple of days. I completely believe in signs and every time I look at this I smile. Feel very grateful to have so much in my life. I remember being that kid, collecting cans before and after school, running from trash can to trash. It became a game with my siblings of how fast we could go around town and fill up our bags. I guess that’s why running came easier later in life. I remember walking to recycling center with... mom to sell the cans, felt so proud to be able to give mom some money for rent or food. In many ways, this and many other experiences I lived as a child prepared me for times of uncertainty like today. Feel blessed to have so much abundance and opportunity. This month I close The FIT Potato, turn in the keys and reflect on all the great memories, experiences and great people I met along the way that gave me hope and inspiration to do more. You can allow fear, uncertainty and Change to prevent you from growing or you can face it head on and use that energy to reflect, dig deep and come out stronger. Starting January the Running FIT Lab will be born :) See more

Our Thankful Workout/ Run has changed over the years. When we started 2020, we never imagined that it would be both virtual & outside. So thankful that this time has made our community stronger and that we have such amazing clients. Thank you for supporting out small business! We would not have been able to continue to do what we love without you.

Every year around this time I am working on the finishing touches to the Annual Christmas Mile, a time when everyone comes together to celebrate the season. We dress up in silly costumes, we takes lots of pics, we laugh, we eat, we drink, we are thankful to be alive and healthy one more year. Lots of things are canceled due to Covid and other things happening around the world but FUN, LAUGHTER and CELEBRATION are not. It’s going to look and be different but we have to keep moving forward. Excited for our Christmas Scavenger Hunt Run.

Thank you @wikihow I enjoyed collaborating on another great article in Spanish and English, easy to follow steps and very applicable information to reduce inflammation and recover faster

Small Business Saturday started out with one of my clients DoorDash my favorite drink from Peet's Coffee thank you, I appreciate the support.

I cannot express enough how blessed and thankful I am to have so many amazing clients who supported our business since the beginning of this pandemic. Hope everyone has a fun and safe Thanksgiving.

Thanks KRON 4 News I appreciate the opportunity to promote how our program is helping our clients stay healthy mentally and physically during this pandemic. https://www.kron4.com//alameda-county-returns-to-most-res/ #investinyourhealth

Great news. Excited to get out hike, run, bike and enjoy nature.

Livermore Valley Wine Country was the perfect location for our Virtual Boston Marathon 2020. We got to watch the sunrise over the grapevines. Thank you to Sunrise Mountain Sportsfor all your support of this event. You helped make this a special day! Great job to the FIT Potato Running Team for showing up in full force. From your cheer signs to the water station coordination to the pacing, we could not have done it without you.

A dirt track with lots of wildlife. This morning’s run class we saw rabbits, deer, fox. We were all enjoying the fresh air. Take time to enjoy the beauty around you.

Previewing running course for Virtual Boston Marathon in @livermorewinecountry. Morning runs equals amazing sunrise.

Hill repeats are a great way for runners to build strength, improve their speed, and build their mental confidence. See you later at 6pm for more running fun.

Ready for speed development class. Today is all about running drills. Improve your running technique the and speed will come.

Run classes are back. Love the morning mist and cool air. Perfect weather for a good speed workout. No matter what fitness level you are commit to your goal, get up and show up.

End of Trail Challenge celebration. Enjoyed a bike ride around Livermore Valley Wine Country and tasted some amazing wine Retzlaff Vineyards

Be safe but make time to go outside and enjoy nature. We all need more Vitamin D to get an energy boost and lift our mood.

Super pumped to be back be doing One-on-One Personal Training. We can all use the motivation and accountability to focus on our health.

For triathletes cross training is part of their sport. In times like these they can split their time and energy and keep training. Adapt, adjust, keep moving forward. Good job @trivalleytri team. Strength training for endurance classes will pay off.

Very thankful to have such a supportive group of clients. Stronger together. Strength workouts are just that without a supportive community.

Social distancing, outdoor meeting with Coach Juan on how to re-open The FIT Potato safely. We plan to have both in person and online classes available so that everyone can come back at their own time and space.

This is a dream that many runners work hard to achieve every year. We understand how this year it just isn't possible but we look to the future for how major events like this one can come back safely. https://www.nytimes.com//spo/boston-marathon-canceled.html

Keeping our clients physically and mentally healthy through our online classes. You may notice changes to the gym in the background. We are getting rid of equipment and deep cleaning in preparation for when the Governor and Alameda County give us the green light to re-open. #yourhealthisyourwealth

See you later at 5pm for Upper Body Strength and at 6pm for Stretching and Meditation. A must for our current times.

Virtual chocolate tasting with the FP team and Dandelion Chocolate Now time for our long run to burn off the sugar and beverages. #balance

Behind the scenes of our online strength tonight. Great job team. Way to keep your immune system strong and handle stress levels through exercise. #strongereveryday

There is a lot of need in our community. If we can help, this is a great cause. Can't make this time? Drop you items off at the gym and we will deliver for you.

Excited for our virtual cheese board workshop tonight with Charming Fig Catering Love being able to bring these fun events to our members and highlight other local business. Can't participate in the workshop? Consider ordering a cheese box from Charming Fig directly! She is providing free local delivery. Great gift idea for Mother's Day!... https://www.charmingfig.com/grazing-boxes

Start your Monday out right! Join us at 11 for a community workout via this link: https://www.gotomeet.me/Th/city-of-dublin-community-workout

Tonight was a first for the FIT Potato Team. We took a virtual Paint & Sip night taught by Luna Blu Mexican Modern Art. Make sure to follow and tag her in all your pictures. So much fun. And who knew we had so many talented artist on the team.

Here are some ideas for a workout you can do from home with equipment you find around the house. Between working from home and the rain, we need to make sure we still remember to move through out the day and get our workouts in. #workoutfromhome https://youtu.be/9LwhK9StPKM

During this mandatory Shelter in Place Order, many of us are working from home. The increased periods of sitting from working on our computers to watching TV is contributing to more shoulder, neck and back tension/ pain. It is vital that you continue to move and stretch every hour. Follow us on YouTube and follow our Lunch Time Stretch playlist to get new reminders to stretch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from The FIT Potato. https://www.youtube.com/watch

This week we are focusing on Hips & Core. Hip and core strength is important to prevent common running injuries such as IT Band pain, runner’s knee, piriformis issues, sciatica, and more. A healthy balance of hip strength is important to ensure stability and improve form. https://youtu.be/8-2rwqiGwCk

Pleasanton Run for Education has created a virtual option. This race is still on our calendar so sign up virtually to donate to a great cause and get your race shirt. #PPIERace2020

Time for a stretch break! Sitting in front of a computer every day can wreak havoc on your body, especially since most of us don't have the ideal ergonomic set-up, and stay in the same position for hours at a time. This lack of variation, along with hunching the shoulders and an uncomfortable chair, can cause back pain, headaches, tension, and tightness in your back, neck, and shoulders. Studies show that regular stretching can help reduce neck and shoulder pain and they also... show that regular breaks to stand and stretch increase productivity at the office. https://youtu.be/hmsijGFIlIY

Great job FIT Potato Kids - Happy to see the interaction and creativity

Take the time to step outside for a few moments. Take a deep breath in and enjoy the sun on your Face. Look around and you may be surprise what you see. This morning while I was on my run I saw a Hawk resting on a fence for a few minutes before continuing to hunt. Felt blessed to have the opportunity to see him so close.

In case you missed it, here is the Lunch Time Stretch video for today. Often when we are working from home, we forget to take adequate breaks. Here is a 15 minute stretch you can do to alleviate shoulder tension, carpal tunnel and other common repetitive movement injuries. https://youtu.be/O5dffws9zUg

My room has been transformed into a workout recording studio. Feel blessed to be able to still train my clients who are interested in online training, together we are stronger.

Very appreciative of having so many amazing clients who have embraced the online interactive training and continue to work hard and be supportive of each other during this tough time for everyone. Our Tuesday class schedule of classes has an option for everyone. 5:30am - Early Bird Strength ... 9am - Strength Break 5pm - sweat off work stress Strength class 6pm - Relax and Recover with stretch & meditation class 7pm - Late night Snack Strength Class See more

If you missed Coach Francisco LIVE today for Lunch Time Stretch session, don't worry. You can still catch the replay: https://youtu.be/SyqvH_RA5yw. We will be going LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to provide you with a mid-day stretch workout. Mark your calendars.

Join us Live at 12pm today for our Lunch Time Stretch Workout. Take a break from your work and stretch it out with Coach Francisco! https://youtu.be/SyqvH_RA5yw

The FIT Potato has moved online to Live & Interactive classes! Don't just live stream! Interact! Our small group classes are the heartbeat of our gym! Thus, we have taken all our classes online to continue to support our close knit community. Maintaining your health and fitness is more important than ever now. As before, our online fitness classes will continue to use functional fitness to train your body & mind to excel in the activities you need in your daily life. W...e use minimal equipment like dumbbells and exercise bands that can easily be substituted with items you find around your home. Go from couch potato to FIT Potato. https://www.thefitpotato.com/online-classes-1

Calling all runners! You may not have gotten to cross the finish line at your goal race this month, but don’t lose your fitness during these crazy times. We know a lot of races have been cancelled but they will come back. And when they do, our athletes will be ready. Improve your strength and speed with our 6-week online strength training for runners program. Work (out) from home! This is the perfect time to work on the small things that can make a big difference ...in your running like your form, gait and strength. This could be your secret weapon! https://www.thefitpotato.com/online-strength-classes-for-ru

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Dublin! . What a difference a year makes! Can’t believe these pictures were just from last year’s Shamrock 5k. We want to first thank all of you for your support and everything you do to make our community what it is today. This crisis will end! We will get through this with each other’s support. Times likes these are when we need to be more united and supportive then ever. If you need help or know anyone who needs help, please reach out to us. ...We will do everything in our power to ban together and help. We believe that "Your Health is Your Wealth!" Running and fitness in general is and has always been our way of building community and practicing good self care. Now, more than ever, we want to remind you to continue to care for your health and your self. Today we started offering live online classes to help you reduce stress and maintain short and longterm health goals. Thanks to all our amazing classes who joined. We hope continuing some aspect of your normal routine was comforting and had so much fun connecting with you virtually. Social distancing does not have to be isolating. Thank you for your partnership, patronage and patience as we work diligently to provide you with new solutions. Coach Francisco

Beautiful sunrise before the rain. Ran an honorary Shamrock 5k today. In running, we often talk about getting a personal best or PR. Achieving your goals can happen without medals or race shirts. Sometimes it is about showing up and clicking start on your Garmin. Bonus if you have a running team to cheer you on and run it with you! #dontrunalone #findyourtribe

Count down is on for Livermore Valley Half Marathon. Can’t wait for next weekend! If you are running the half, you will find our run coaches around mile 10 cheering our hearts out! Fueled by Story Coffee and #UCAN of course. Blasting Eye of the Tiger.

Who else has that favorite race shirt that you won't ever give away? Mine is the first shirt from the Livermore Valley Half Marathon. Still have it. Still wear it. Comment with a pic of your wearing your favorite race shirt .

Amazing time last weekend cheering on all the athletes who went for their dreams at the Olympic Marathon Trials. The Atlanta Track Club did an amazing job hosting; controlling what they could control outside of the epic winds. Thanks UCAN for inviting us the the live podcast panel discussion with your athletes. Inspiring!

Looks like Ironman is moving from Santa Rosa to Sacramento. Who is excited about the change? https://www.kcra.com//ironman-triathlon-is-coming/31050592

Calling all runners! Have you signed up for the City of Dublin Shamrock 5k yet? If not, we encourage you to read our latest blog and learn why we believe that every resident of Dublin should sign up and participate in this event.... We are proud to Sponsor the City of Dublin Shamrock 5k again this year. Let's make Dublin an active, runner friendly community! https://www.thefitpotato.com//why-every-resident-of-dublin

We warm up together and cool down together as a team. No matter how you did during the workout we are all in this together. #thefitpotato #runningteam #findyourtribe

Happy Friday! Who is ready for their Saturday Long Run?

Happy Thursday! But we are ready to run into Friday.

Don’t forget what is at stake this Saturday! #dontshamoochallenge #dontshamoo2020

Find your running tribe. #werundublin

Make sure you take time to recover this week so your body is ready for its next big workout. Sleep and adequate rest are an important part of recovery.

Early bird gets the worm .... or in this case olive oil. Today only.

We are excited to be a drop site again this year for Happy Acre Farm CSA. FOOD is FUEL. It is important to eat seasonal, organic veggies sourced locally. Sign up and get your veggie box at the gym every Tuesday!... http://www.happyacrefarm.com/csa2020

The one good thing about Livermore Valley Half Marathon and the Dublin Shamrock Run - Presented by Dick's Sporting Goods being on the same day this year is that there is both a 5k and half marathon option for local runners. Which race will you choose?