Before heading out for a long run, we drink plenty of water, grab a bite to eat, fill our pockets and belts with fuel, and fill up our water bottles or hydration packs. We prepare, we pack, and we see to it that we don’t let our energy run low. Fuel is extremely important for runners, and […]
As I mentioned earlier this week, I’m at a crossroads with my running because I seem to be getting slower… True, I haven’t been doing any sort of speed work since last fall, but unlike previous winters while between training cycles, my pace has slowed significantly. So slow, that I’m having difficulty keeping up with my usual running […]
Welcome to Wednesday Word, a weekly linkup for everyone, not just health and fitness bloggers. Each Wednesday you will have a single word prompt to write about. Let your imagination run free and share with your readers your interpretation of that word, or simply use it as inspiration for your post. Today’s word is gracious….. […]
Fatigued from over five hours of intense yard work on Sunday, I had to convince my sore body that it really would be for the best for it to work with me, and at a minimum, go through the motions of strength training on Monday. Once I got started, my muscles decided to actually cooperate, and I […]
Welcome to Wednesday Word, a weekly linkup for everyone, not just health and fitness bloggers. Each Wednesday you will have a single word prompt to write about. Let your imagination run free and share with your readers your interpretation of that word, or simply use it as inspiration for your post. Today’s word is serendipitous….. […]
Embracing the principle of Karma Yoga – following the path of selfless service and action – my Cruiser friend Jerome founded Mats For Mindfulness. Mats For Mindfulness collects new and used yoga mats which are then given to community centers, schools, veterans, or anyone in need. Their mission is to bring love, compassion, and mindfulness to others through the practice […]
Well hello again! Remember me? I skipped last week’s Weekly Wrap linkup because I had a less than stellar week to review. A week so insignificant in the workout department that even I would have been bored reading about it. I got my weights in, but only one run; however it was an awesomely fun long run on […]
Welcome to Wednesday Word, a weekly linkup for everyone, not just health and fitness bloggers. Each Wednesday you will have a single word prompt to write about. Let your imagination run free and share with your readers your interpretation of that word, or simply use it as inspiration for your post. Today’s word is confident….. I’d […]
I hadn’t planned on running a winter race this year until I won an entry into the Run Your Heart Out 5K back in January when I posted a picture of me running in the snow to Instagram and tagged @PotomacRiverRunning. My picture won, and on Sunday I found myself toeing the starting line with the air temperature at a […]
Welcome to Wednesday Word, a weekly linkup for everyone, not just health and fitness bloggers. Each Wednesday you will have a single word prompt to write about. Let your imagination run free and share with your readers your interpretation of that word, or simply use it as inspiration for your post. Today’s word is stability….. I’d […]
Quick Overview: Monday: Lifted Tuesday: 7-Mile Run Wednesday: Lifted Thursday: 15-Mile Bike Ride Friday: Lifted and 15-Mile Bike Ride Saturday: Watched the 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon (Does that count as a workout?) Sunday: Run Your Heart Out 5K Tuesday morning we woke up to beautiful snow – the kind that actually sticks to tree branches and creates a winter […]
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and marked the first day of Lent in the Christian calendar. Lent is a time of penitence and fasting during the forty days from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Fasting means limiting food intake to modest amounts and eating no meat on Ash Wednesday and the seven following Fridays. Many Christians choose to “give up” […]
Welcome to Wednesday Word, a weekly linkup for everyone, not just health and fitness bloggers. Each Wednesday you will have a single word prompt to write about. Let your imagination run free and share with your readers your interpretation of that word, or simply use it as inspiration for your post. Today’s word is triumphant….. I’d […]
I’m beginning to worry about my shoveling addiction… After my last morning clients left on Monday, I pulled out my shovel and started to shovel wet, heavy snow off of our upper deck and the stone steps on the side of our house for the next hour. It didn’t need to be done and most of it […]
Today I’m joining Coco at Running With Perserverance, Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner, and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country for their monthly Ultimate Coffee Date linkup! Be sure to stop by their blogs for a cup of coffee and to say hello; and while you’re there, be sure to check out some […]
During the winter our running needs are a little different than during the summer here in the mid-Atlantic. We go from hot and humid to cold and blustery; although, this year El Niño has made our winter quite a bit milder than usual. Well, with the exception of last week’s blizzard… We go from starting […]
Welcome to Wednesday Word, a weekly linkup for everyone, not just health and fitness bloggers. Each Wednesday you will have a single word prompt to write about. Let your imagination run free and share with your readers your interpretation of that word, or simply use it as inspiration for your post. Today’s word is heart….. […]
Disclosure: The Halo Acoustic Wear Headphones were given to me free of charge to try; however, all opinions in this review are my own. This review also contains affiliate links which means if you click on the link and purchase the product, I will receive a referral commission from Amazon for sending you to the site. Lycra […]
As I might have mentioned a time or two this week, we had a big snow storm last weekend. A blizzard of that proportion is unusual in the DC area, so I might have gotten a little excited and rattled on about it a little too much. As a result, I started my very active week […]
Today I’m linking up with Marcia at Marcia’s Healthy Slice for her monthly Runfessions linkup. Be sure to check out her blog and those of the other great bloggers linking up, too. ~ Runfession ~ A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a particular running crime. I runfess: There are days when I don’t […]
