This is what I feel like when I run. It is a feeling of freedom. I take notice of the world around me when I'm not whizzing past it at the speed of light. I feel exhilarated when it is done, that it is done and I lived to run another day. That my body is strong enough to do it and love it. It brings me back out for another run. And this is what I actually look like. … [Read more...]
I'm all about getting it done. Three kids, working from home, life is just busy. For EVERYONE. Except my dog. She is like, thirteen and really old and sleeps 23 hours a day. Half a lap around my block and the old gal is ready for a rest. Me? I need to keep it going. Stay on top of things because like it or not I seem to be the anchor in this family as my friend so diplomatically put it the other day. I'm the rock. The one who keeps things running. That means I need to run even when it isn't always easy. Here's how I do it on the particularly time-crunched days. … [Read more...]
I will admit that it has been hard this week to get in a good workout. Some weeks are just like that, but it is important to me to get back up the next day and try again. It may be 10 minutes one day and then a full run or actual HIIT workout or maybe just Pilates in my bedroom but I did it. I got out there. I was active. I took the time for myself to stay strong. To me, it keeps me sane and makes me a better wife and mother. I'm starting something new with some Quick Fit Tips! Check it out and I hope you like them! Feel free to ask questions, start a conversation, offer your own tips and Subscribe to my channel! … [Read more...]
Getting my miles back one at a time. It’s been a while since I have done a fitness post. That doesn’t mean I have been kicking back and not working out. That is not my style. It just means I have been squeezing in a lot of different workouts and trying new things. Hello, Ballet Barre! You make my hamstrings sing! Now that the weather is nicer I have started running again. Getting back into running means a number of things for me, like the fact that I have a race on Sunday at the old prison and I just can’t stop saying to people, “Sorry, I’m busy on Sunday. I’m running at the prison!” Relax. It is no longer housing the county’s top inmates. It is now a converted art space with a museum. I’m also desperate to find new spring and summer running gear. … [Read more...]
This fitness feature guest post is by Amy Pope Fitzgerald of the blog, Twinglesmom. Read her triumphant and truly inspiring story about living with Lyme disease while being a Mom and runner. I am ultra marathoner living with chronic Lyme disease. When Lyme first invaded my body, I was in my mid 20’s with my entire life ahead of me. I do not recall being bit by a tick or finding a bulls eye rash on my body. I woke up one day and felt paralyzed, scared and wasn’t sure if I would see my 30’s. … [Read more...]
This is the story of Candi and her challenge to run thirteen races during 2013. This is her story, in her words. Each year, the calendar starts new on January 1st and with it people across the country come up with new resolutions for the year. My journey to do 13 events in 2013 had a less conventional path than that. I, myself am very new to running. I was that girl that used to say “I only run when a posse of angry clowns is chasing me”. My life as a runner began as a challenge to myself. A close friend set a goal to complete a half marathon before her 40th birthday and I thought “I can do that!” …Having never run a day in my life. Goals #1 … start running. One year and a dozen or so races later, I saw a challenge on-line to do 13 events in 2013 and I thought “I can do … [Read more...]
Today's guest post is the first in the 2014 fitness feature section! I'm so excited about showcasing your triumphs and goals this year! My dear friend, Ann is kicking it off with her story as she ran the 2013 INGNYC Marathon. … [Read more...]
Let's face it, there are days when working out isn't going to be part of your schedule even if it is on there. That was me quite often last week. Despite trying to do a 4-week fitness challenge, life just overwhelmed me and I couldn't dig deep or do any of that cliché "go big or go home" junk. I just wanted to survive. Over the weekend I realized I haven't run since the 8k and there is another one coming up just around the bend. Except there was no way or where for me to run. It was time to get creative. … [Read more...]
Run for the Dream to benefit the Achievable Dream, Wounded Warriors program was this past weekend in Williamsburg, VA. It's a nice scenic run that takes you around the William & Mary campus and through historic Williamsburg. We might be starting a family tradition as last year H and I both did our first half-marathons here and the 8k on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Twice last week I stepped out of my comfort zone when it came to running. Since most of my days are highly structured due to the schedules of the four other people living in my house, my runs and other workouts have to happen at specific times and days. Ballet class at 10 in the morning? No gym running. School is only half a morning? Going to miss ME. That's this week and it rankles me. Last week I made it the exception and had two of the better runs I've had in a very long time. Not only did I need to complete those miles for training, I needed them mentally to get my head back in the training game. By stepping out of my comfy, albeit rigid area of schedules for training with this half-marathon, if I don't do it this way the training simply will not happen. Race day will come … [Read more...]