First in the running “off-season” there was strength training, then swimming. Now I’ve literally turned my workouts upside down. What? I had the opportunity to test a Teeter Hangup. What on earth is a Teeter Hangup? This was new to me too. No, it’s not something out of 50 Shades of Grey but rather an [Read More]
#FridayFive: What’s In Your Gym Bag?
Happy Friday! I’m linking up for Friday Five today with Courtney, Mar and Cyn. The topic today? What’s in your gym bag? I’ve been hitting up the gym in a big way lately so a better question would be what’s NOT in my gym bag? Before we get started, let me just say my Apera [Read More]
Celebrities and Fitness
I got the new Shape magazine in the mail the other day. Yes I still subscribe to my share of paper mags and I like it that way. Apparently I’m part of a dying breed. I was surprised by the cover for two reasons: 1. There was an ad on it. 2. A “regular” woman [Read More]
#NoExcuses2015 Mad Lib
Hey 2015, it’s me Marcia. This year I would like finally learn how to swim, the real, face-in-the-water way, and conquer my first triathlon without drowning. It would also be super-duper awesome if I also did a boatload of destination races this year. It’s not a resolution, though, just a reminder to myself to try and have [Read More]
2015 Race Plans
My 2015 race schedule is sketchy at best right now. Thanks to the RocknBlog gig, it’ll be a little like Where in the world is Marcia? Because I am absolutely smitten (there I said it) with this strength training thing I’ve got going, and forcing myself to concentrate on learning to swim, I won’t start [Read More]
Tips for Keeping Kids Healthy
It’s flu season and this year we’ve got an epidemic on our hands. Around here, some schools even closed for a few days in an effort to keep the germs from spreading. Is catching the flu inevitable? Or are there things we can do to protect ourselves and our children from contracting it? Get a [Read More]
New Year New You Fitness Giveaway
I’m excited to be partnering with Undiscovered Kitchen and featured on their blog as part of their New Year New You Fitness Giveaway. What is Undiscovered Kitchen? It’s an online farmer’s market where you can find artisanal, small-batch foods to fit your healthy lifestyle and dietary needs. From sauces and sweets to snacks and drinks, [Read More]
5 Basic Strength Training Moves for Runners
It’s no secret that, since the New York City Marathon, I’ve taken an “off season” from running and am focusing on strength….and cough learning to swim cough… I’ve been flooded with questions about where to start with freeweights so I’m sharing with you some of the basic exercises I do. The key is to choose [Read More]
Snow Day Randoms
Actually schools are closed here due to extreme cold. There’s something about it being a billion degrees below zero that makes it feel like a free, fun day to goof off so I’m straying from normal blog topics and just having fun today. We can talk about how to stay motivated another day, right? Boston [Read More]
Swimming: Off the Deep End
Ever since we rang in 2015 I’ve been going on and on about trying a tri. Many of you questioned what a ‘serious, official’ swimsuit was. In my mind it’s one you’d see at the Olympics. No ruffles, skirt or plunging neckline. Definitely not the mom-kini I’ve been sporting. To purchase my first ‘serious’ [Read More]
