Getting ready for the big 4-0 and fitness over 40! Hello everyone. It’s me and I am still 39 but only for one more week! It’s time to start thinking ahead to what fitness over 40 will look like for me. Over the weekend I was talking with another woman about my upcoming 40th and … Read More »
I am truly a Half Ironman! *Disclaimer: This post contains some Amazon Associate affiliate links. The Timberman Half Ironman (Ironman70.3) was my second Half Ironman. Last summer I completed this race as my first Half Ironman which was a huge first for me! Doing it again this summer took new courage because once you have already … Read More »
Tread Labs Stride Insole for Running *Disclaimer: Tread Labs provided me with a pair of Stride Insoles for my review. All opinions expressed here are my own. I have always had a foot that has been hard to fit. When I was a kid we were constantly on a quest to find sneakers that fit … Read More »
Hydration Tips for Running and a Personal Hydration Failure Hydration is such an important part of running. Let’s talk hydration strategies for running. It is easy for dehydration to sneak up on you which can impact running performance and also make you feel sick. You can also optimize your running performance by maintaining good hydration strategies … Read More »
Top 5 Workout Songs to inspire your next workout! Feeling the need for a little boost to your mood? Here is a quick Top 5 Workout Playlist to help you turn up the volume on your training this week. I am leading off with the new Justin Timberlake song might be my new favorite song … Read More »
Organic Energy Food Pouches. Fueling for the long run! Last summer I was introduced to the new Clif Organic Energy Food which comes in easily portable pouches and immediately fell in love. This fueling source was exactly what a had been looking for. When I am training for longer distances such as marathons, trail marathons … Read More »
Wellness Chat–Looking for possible answers to ongoing fatigue. Could it be thyroid dysfunction? Awhile back I wrote a little bit about some trouble that I have been having with fatigue, migraines and possible blood sugar level issues. Today I wanted to give you a little update as to what I have discovered lately through a … Read More »
It’s time for Friday Five This week there has been change in the air. The sun has been warming New Hampshire and we actually had a day this week that felt like summer. I New Hampshire we are all ready to shed the layers of clothing in favor of sundresses and tank tops, and to … Read More »
Triathlon training is a go! I got back on my bike this week to officially begin training for the Timberman Half Ironman triathlon which I will be racing in August. I didn’t do any biking on my trainer this winter as I was all in for Boston and all of my time was consumed with running. … Read More »
As always safety when swimming, biking and running is of utmost importance. You can never be too careful! Safety Gear for athletes This summer it seems as if there have been a lot of tragic accidents involving runners and cars and cyclists and cars. Perhaps the media is covering this more or perhaps its the … Read More »