She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder Challenge Winner!

We are so excited to present the first challenge winner using our She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder! Our Run Builder plan, introduced last summer, focuses on improving your running time and fundamentals by introducing strength training to complement your run training.

The winner did an AMAZING job and kept us updated on all of her triumphs during her 12 weeks! Below are her results:

• Age: 42
• Week 1 Mile - 9:15
• Week 12 Mile - 7:58
• Week 1 Plank - 1:30 min
• Week 12 Plank - 5:00 min 
• Week 1 Weight - 155.8 lbs 
• Week 12 Weight - 139.8 lbs

You too can accomplish incredible results like these by following our 12-Week Run Builder Plan. Learn more about the 12-Week Run Builder Plan here.

For those of you that are just interested in losing weight while toning your body and defining your muscle (rather than enhancing your running performance), we have a 12-Week Transformation Plan just for you! Learn more about the 12-Week Transformation Plan here.

Ready to get started on your transformation? 

She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder {Gym Version} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder {At-Home Version} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder Bundle {Gym and Home} ($50.00)Go Clean Bundle {RUN - Gym Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)Go Clean Bundle {RUN - Home Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)

She Sweats 12-Week Transformation {At the Gym} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Transformation {At Home} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Transformation Bundle (Gym and Home) ($50.00)Go Clean Bundle {Gym Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)Go Clean Bundle {Home Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)

Below are some additional details on our winner's transformation:

PR's:

8 mile time: 1:23:20 down to 1:20:28

She also ran 4 straight miles sub 10 min (9:46, 9:50, 9:17, 9:33 final time 38:27) for the first time!

At the end of 5 weeks:

Ok - I had to share this because I'm so EXCITED!!!!!! My 1 mile time 5 weeks ago was 9:14. Tonight: 8:28!!!! Everything was the same: time of day, interval of run 3:00 min walk 30 sec, route, and even timing device (mapmyrun). The only difference was that it was a lot HOTTER! (86 with a feels like 91!) I started eating a little more this week and broke through my plateau! Here are before and after for the end of 5 weeks! Can't wait to see what happens as I enter the new phase!

At the end of 8 weeks:

I had to check in again because I thought I was going to cry when I put a bathing suit on!!! After 8 weeks, I've been able to fit back into clothes I haven't worn in years and they fit BETTER than when I first bought them! Here is my before picture and my bathing suit picture today. (Pardon the red face - It was still red after my 20 minutes of sprints!) I've completed 8 weeks of the Run Builder and been eating about 90% percent clean! (I have a snow cone once a week with cream on top! :-) ) I LOVE the Run Builder!!!! I never dreamed I'd look better at 42 than I did at 32! :-)

At the end of 10 weeks:

I just timed my 1 mile after almost 10 weeks on the program. I'm training hard over this 2 weeks because my race is at the end of the 12 week mark. I didn't want that to reflect in my time so I timed it tonight. Drum roll.....7:58 on mapmyrun!!! I had to use that the first time instead of my watch and I know it's not quite as accurate. Still, the improvement has been HUGE!

• Week 1 day 1 - 9:15
• End of Week 5 - 8:28
• Almost end of Week 10 - 7:58!

I have NEVER seen that time EVER - not even using mapmyrun!!! I LOVE this program! I'm beyond excited! Not only have I lost 15 lbs, I can hold a plank 5 min and shaved 1 min 15 sec off my mile. Plus, I had an epic run tonight! I ran my fastest 8 mile time ever - 1:20:28! I shaved off 3 minutes from my previous fastest! I also had my fastest 4, 5, 6, and 7 mile times too! I decided to add a cool down 1.3 to make it a 15k. Even running that much slower I still had my fastest 15k time - 1:35:39! I love the program so much, I'm starting the program over!

Bonus: I was down again this morning. I weighed in at 143.8. I started at 155.8! Grand total of 12 pounds!

Additional Testimonial:

I did it!!! I rocked the Soldier Half with a 2:18:41! My previous fastest was a 2:21:05. I probably would've finished a little faster but my calves started cramping around mile 10 and I had to slow down. (I tend to have problems with that anyway and my longest run over the past few weeks was a 15k.) I felt so strong!!! I couldn't be more excited!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to get 12 weeks worth of workout plans plus an amazing online support group! Read about our different plans here!

Great job! We are so proud of you!

She Sweats Summer Challenge WINNER #2

As we shared yesterday, we had 2 winners of our She Sweats Summer Challenge. We left it up to the two finalists to decide if they wanted to have a Facebook voting contest or split the jackpot and they both decided on splitting the jackpot so that is what we did! They have both been an amazing inspiration in the Facebook support group and very helpful in answering questions and providing motivation to the "new people" that are always joining!

CONGRATULATIONS BILLIE!

Billie completed the gym version of the She Sweats 12-Week Transformation and the 4-Week Shred. Can we just point out really quick her AMAZING shoulders and triceps!?!?

This is what Billie had to say:

"I am a mom of 3 young kids and I work full time so needless to say I'm tired... A LOT...and after my youngest who is now 2 was born I really struggled with losing the weight and really just lacked the desire to be healthy (my Pinterest board was labeled someday when I feel like exercising). I slowly began following clean eating and found He and She Eat Clean and began to really get intrigued! I bought the workout with A LOT of hesitation as I've never done a lot of weights and the thought of eating fats and not doing cardio seemed so opposite of everything I've ever learned! The first few weeks were really tough as I got bigger instead of smaller but then I started to feel stronger and noticed my clothes fitting differently. I stopped weighing myself and began focusing on how I FELT. I became completely hooked! I'm stronger than I've ever been and haven't looked like this since I was 20! This had been hands down the BEST workout I have ever done."

Congratulations Billie and Pam on a job well done! Keep up the great work and keep inspiring!

You can find more information about the workout plans here.

She Sweats Summer Challenge WINNER #1

Our She Sweats Summer Challenge began back in March. We had a lot of people change their life in this short period of time and it was difficult to pick a winner. It was so close this time that we, nor our "outside judges", could pick between the two so we decided to split the jackpot! You will meet #2 tomorrow...we are posting them in alphabetical order (by last name).

CONGRATULATIONS PAM!

Pam completed the AT-HOME version of the She Sweats 12-Week Transformation and the 4-Week Shred. She is also the founder of Moms RUN This Town.

This is what Pam had to say:

"We got pregnant with our 2nd child in January 2013 and I ran throughout the entire pregnancy completing everything from a 5k to a marathon, pregnant!! Somehow I managed to gain even MORE weight than I did with my daughter!!

When I had my son in October 2013 I thought I’d be eager to get back out there and run.  Not the case at all! I had burned myself out and the “mom of 2” lifestyle was more important.  I enjoyed lazy days holding my son on the sofa and weeks began to fly by.  In December I knew I had to get back on the ball and was still searching for my motivation.  I began cutting out sugar and cutting back on wheat/grains.  When the weight started coming off I started finding motivation to work out but I knew this time I wanted to do MORE than JUST running.

Whitney posted about the She Sweats 12 week challenge on her personal Facebook page – and I LOVE a good challenge.  I had no idea what to expect…. But since I know Whitney, and I know she looks amazing, I decided to give it a whirl.

After a week I could FEEL my body wanting to change.  By 3 weeks I could see and feel a difference.  I currently feel stronger than I ever have – even before children!!!!

I know that a lot of runners feel burned out from running and once you stop it’s hard to find motivation.  One thing they don’t realize is that it’s OKAY to take a step back from running!!!  And it’s even more important to introduce other exercises that will not only prevent future burnout by spicing up your routine – but that it will also strengthen your running to make you a better runner!

Since my son was born in October 2013 I’ve done very limited cardio and REALLY limited running other than what the plan suggests.  I decided to sign up for a 5k last minute just to see what strength training has done for me and where I was currently at.  I was blown away to find that my new stronger legs and core helped me sail through the 5k with a finishing time comparable to where I was at in the peak of my running!!  I’m even more excited to see where I can go from here!

I feel more confident about my body than I ever have and definitely feel stronger and more toned than I have been even before kids!  I have always preached about adding in strength training to running – but for the first time in my life I can stand behind it and will NEVER go back to just putting in miles just to get miles.  I’d rather run fewer quality miles than a lot of junk miles.

If you need something to break up your running monotony I can assure you this is the best program out there!!! Stick to it – you will LOVE the way you feel and your running will excel!"