I have been home this month for a total of 10 days. This obviously has impacted my workouts and especially training for the ZoomaRun Annapolis Half on June 1st. (At this point, my PR goal is totally gone and I am basically thinking of it as a fun run.) So this week I am in [...][...]
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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 25th, 2013 - 10:09 am § in Wellness
An Evening With Jillian
When I think about spending an evening with Jillian Michaels, I immediately think buckets of sweat and a fierce attitude in your face. So I was skeptical when I heard about her “Maximize Your Life” tour. I know she offers motivation in the form of one-on-one talks on Biggest Loser, but t[...]
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 [...][...]
Everyone Is Burning More Calories
The online fitness community is really encouraging and helpful when you are looking for some motivation and inspiration. I’ve tried different classes because Twitter buddies have recommended them. Â I bought a HRM because I’d only seen rave reviews and how they helped improve workouts. T[...]
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 [...]
