Spring Has Sprung Spring is absolutely in full bloom here and everything looks stunning and my allergies are well aware of it. I have to say, though, that I’m quite lucky that my spring allergies are nowhere nearly as bad as a many people I know and I’m able to be outside without too many […]
Trouble Falling Asleep Sleep has been eluding me recently, and it’s a bit of a mystery. I’m usually the type who falls asleep the second my head hits the pillow, but this past week, I’ve spent at least an hour tossing and turning before drifting off. My sleep hygiene is solid—no caffeine, low stress, a […]
Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and try to talk about more than just fitness-related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off… If we were […]
Welcome to Training Tip Tuesday, where I explore a different training focus each week—from strength and cardio to flexibility and balance. Today’s Training Tip Maintaining Balance as We Age Bringing Balance into Your Routine Before we dive into today’s focus, I wanted to share that I’ve been leading a 45-minute balance and stretching class […]
The 25-Mile Badge that Turned into 33 My Friday workout was a comedy of errors with a high-mileage plot twist! There was a Garmin 40K cycling badge up for grabs, and I had the perfect strategy: a 30-minute Peloton ride followed by a spin on my other bike while catching up on reading blogs. I […]
~ Runfessions ~ A collection of statements admitting that one is guilty of a variety of running crimes… It’s time again to join in on the fun and clear my conscience of recent running, cycling, fitness, nutrition, and life in general faux pas. I know I’ll feel better when I’m done, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give […]
A Little Bit of Everything This week truly had a little bit of everything. We started off with Pablo still visiting – he was the perfect supervisor while I tackled some much-needed garden cleanup. He absolutely loved lounging in the yard with me, though it’s a shame dogs don’t have opposable thumbs, or I definitely […]
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Our exploration of Florida’s wetlands began at the stunning Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, home to alligators and a vibrant array of birds and small mammals. Stepping out into the beautiful, sunny warmth, we spent our morning wandering along the sanctuary’s famous elevated boardwalk. The path winds through diverse habitats, from pine flatwoods […]
Staycationing This year, we decided on a change of pace and spent spring break enjoying the comforts of our own ‘Airbnb’ at home. The house was full and lively after Pablo and his family arrived Thursday, followed by the rest of the crew on Friday. We spent the week exploring local gems, hiking through parks […]
Spring Projects I’ve been on a roll with spring projects lately! In case you missed Friday’s post, I shared the two updated walls in my basement gym, which are now home to new National Parks galleries. Swapping out the old race decor meant a full day of prepping the walls—filling nail holes, sanding, and repainting. […]
Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and try to talk about more than just fitness-related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off… If we were […]
Welcome to Training Tip Tuesday, where I explore a different training focus each week—from strength and cardio to flexibility and balance. Today’s Training Tip When lifting weights, the most powerful tool in your kit isn’t the barbell—it’s your brain. To get the most out of your workout, start by visualizing the specific muscle group you’re […]
The Loss of a Legend I first met American Olympian and author Jeff Galloway shortly after becoming a coach for the National AIDS Marathon Training Program in Washington, DC. Jeff personally trained our coaching staff to use his signature Run-Walk-Run method to prepare our athletes for the Marine Corps Marathon. Developed in 1976, Jeff’s program […]
National Margarita Day Happy National Margarita Day! Not only is today my husband’s birthday, it’s also National Margarita Day! I always tease him by telling him that I prefer celebrating the national day more than his birthday. Of course, we celebrate his birthday with a margarita. Well, I do, he might choose another drink. While […]
Congaree National Park Originally established as a National Monument in 1976 and elevated to National Park status in 2003, South Carolina’s Congaree remains one of the National Park Service’s hidden gems. Spanning a modest 26,692 acres, it is one of the smaller parks in the system, yet it protects the largest intact expanse of […]
Sunshine and Workouts We’re half way into February and the month is flying by. The weather has been nothing short of fabulous most days here in southern Florida. We spend the greater part of most days outdoors and once we made it to Naples last weekend, we were able to pack our winter clothes away. […]
So Long Cold, Hello Warmth January flew by and we’re now in what always seems like the longest month of the year to me, February. This year; however, we’re south of Virginia for over half of the month. I’m hoping our later than usual annual trip to Florida will give us plenty of warmth and […]
Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. I’m splurging this month and enjoying a hot chocolate with a huge dollop of whipped cream on top. Let’s take a break and try to talk about more than just fitness-related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off… […]
Fall Hiking, What’s Next? Just this past week I finished and published my last two hiking recaps from our fall trip to Smoky Mountain National Park just in time for our next adventure! If you’re curious about the Appalachian Trail or enjoy beautiful waterfalls, check out my recaps: • Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Two Iconic […]
Settling in With Peloton Classes Six weeks in and I’ve been having fun trying several different types of classes with Peloton. I’m trying to take classes from a wide variety of instructors to see whose classes I enjoy most. I especially appreciated being able to continue my stretching classes while at the farm by using […]
