Weekly Workout Recap March 4-March 10 Now that I am back to training for a race (Wallis Sands Half Marathon) I am going to be getting back to sharing weekly workout recaps so that you can follow along and see what I am doing. I find that it can be helpful to see what other … Read More »
Running Playlist. March Edition. Looking for new songs for your running playlist? I have some great songs for your to add and would love for you to share yours with me too. I am always looking for great new music! Spring is supposedly right around the corner. We turn the clocks forward this weekend ushering … Read More »
Why is it so hard to commit? My last race was this fall. I raced the CHAD Hero Half Marathon. While I was pleased with my time at the end this race was hard because honestly I did not train like I have in the past for races. I may be in good shape for … Read More »
Valentine’s Day Gifts For Runners *Disclaimer: I received items in this post for my review from The RunnerBox, Jaybird Sport and RESET Bioscience. All opinions expressed here are my own. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Who doesn’t need a little love on Valentine’s Day. Here are my best picks for Valentine’s Day Gifts … Read More »
Best Core Exercises for Runners Strength and core workouts are essential for keeping a runner’s body strong, healthy and injury free. Your core provides stabilization when you run. Your core includes not only your abdominal muscles but your hamstrings, hips, obliques lower back and glutes too. Many of these muscles are your postural muscles which … Read More »
Winter Running Gear for your Winter Run. Polar Vortex. It’s here again! Maybe not as bad in the Northeast as it is in the Midwest but it is still freezing and when the temperatures drop that means its time to dig out the heavy duty winter running gear. It’s all about the right gear and … Read More »
Surfing in Costa Rica. Lessons from the Surfboard. It’s hard to believe I was recently in Costa Rica now that I am back in cold and snowy New Hampshire. Even though the warm weather and the waves are a memory, I came back from Costa Rica carrying lessons from the surfboard with me to share … Read More »
Welcoming 2019 with open arms! New Year Goals 2019 It’s time to set some New Year Goals! The Winter Solstice has passed. It is winter but thankfully from this point forward the days get longer. I need longer days and more daylight hours. I need to see the brightness in front of me and around … Read More »
A Look Back My Year of Running and Fitness in 2018. 2018 has been full of ups and downs for me. While I have been doing someI have also gotten a lot more involved in CrossFit and other fitness activities to mix things up. The year started out with needing a mental health break. Sometimes … Read More »
Running Playlist–Songs to Motivate your Next Run It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a favorite song list. These are some of my current listens that keep me moving during my runs and my workouts. The first one is Lady Gaga from the movie A Star is Born which is a must see with so much … Read More »