This morning a friend asked “Who puts National Running Day, just two days before National Donut Day?” Â Of course, I haven’t had a donut in who knows how long, but I get the concept of running so that you can enjoy delicious food (or bloody mary’s–I love those things). [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Running’
June 2nd, 2013 - 10:57 am § in Exercise, Marathon Training
Dropping Down In Races
There was a sign yesterday that read “Bet you thought this was a good idea in March.” Guy with sign, I bet you have no idea how right you were. Back when I signed up for the ZoomaRun Annapolis Half I was all about it. The weather was perfect for training runs, I was looking [...][...]
Sweaty is Pretty
*This post is sponsored by Under Armour through FitFluential* Last year when Under Armour Women launched their “What’s Beautiful” campaign I immediately jumped at the chance to sign up. I started knocking off challenges, even taping myself after seriously sweaty work out sessions.Â[...]
Can’t Resist: Spring Runs, Chobani and More
I can’t resist running in this weather. I am literally exhausted with tight quads and an aching back and the mid-60 weather and clear blue skies call to me. I am still getting used to running in my Kinvara 4 from Saucony and because the weather was super perfect I ran a bit longer in [...][...]
Exercise As A Threat?
Over the last few years we have acclimated to seeing calories next to our favorite food items. At first it seemed to deter some people, but eventually you just shrugged it off and ate it because you wanted that personal-size Uno pizza that is like a  1,400 calories. (Not me, because I just can̵[...]
April 23rd, 2013 - 10:16 am § in Wellness
Sidelined and Other Ramblings
I am the perfect example of how not to take care of yourself. There are studies out there that show that stress depletes your immune system and once your stress dissipates your immune system is flooded and then you get sick. Well that happened to me last week. I was go, go, going and then I [...][...]
April 19th, 2013 - 8:00 am § in Exercise
Once You Go Minimalist
Can you go back? That’s question I am asking myself now that the Kinvara 4 has entered my life. From the second I opened that fancy shmancy packaging (kickassmus brilliant) I knew I was in for something special. One they are brilliantly yellow and hot pink. I note this because I’ve bee[...]
April 7th, 2013 - 8:25 pm § in Wellness
Being OK With Imperfection
I thought the theme of being comfortable with imperfection was the perfect way to recap the 2013 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. At the beginning of the week I just really didn’t think this race was a good idea. Work kept me so busy the last two weeks that sleeping was more a priority than training. [...]
Weekend Warrior: Mind Prep for the Week
To put it in spinning terms…I’ve been on a slow steep climb up a massive mountain at work. There is a specific project that has been a year in the making and we are about to hit the peak and begin the incredibly speedy ride down. My days have been long, and my weeks even [...][...]
Making a Runner Out of Him
Today’s post comes courtesy of my husband, someone I am determined to make a runner. When my wife asked I wanted to review the latest and greatest shoe from Saucony, the Virrata , I was filled with mixed emotions. I was excited to have the opportunity, but was nervous, because I’m [...]
