Here it is, that time again to purge our sweaty soles! I know I’ve got my share of run- gym- and swimfessions and I hope you’ll share yours too. Let’s get this party started: I can’t seem to remember to wear my Garmin these days. And when I do it’s never charged enough to make [Read More]
Who’s Your Health Icon?
In my 30’s, I buckled down and put more effort into my health after watching my dad struggle with heart disease, bypass surgery, diabetes and obesity. Genetics? Yes, his parents and all of his sisters died from heart disease. One can’t help but think lifestyle plays a role as well, in fact we know it [Read More]
Stuff I Didn’t Know About Riding a Bike
I’ve been all swim this and swim that around here. Running has definitely taken a back seat to all this tri training I’m obsessed with. But there’s another part of tri training that’s gotten even less of my attention. Yeah the bike. I finally pulled Blanche the trusty road bike out for the first ride [Read More]
Running Superstitions
Today’s Tuesdays on the run topic is pre-race rituals and lucky charms. Other than pizza the night before a race, always, I have no exciting pre-race rituals. Lucky charms? Nada. Superstitions? I’ve got a few: Like my old friend (in my dreams) Stevie Wonder always said: “When you believe in things That you don’t understand [Read More]
Jetsetter’s Guide to Healthy Travel Essentials
Have I mentioned spring break is almost here? What? I did? Yeah, I’m kind of looking forward to it. One of the things I like to have planned out is how we’ll pass the time on the plane. That’s code for snacks. What will I pack in my mom-sherpa carry-on feedbag that’s tasty and fun [Read More]
SLS3 Compression Giveaway
You know I love me some compression to help my legs recover post long run. When this pair from SLS3 showed up on my doorstep it was like a breath of fresh, spring air. Could I love the color more? Or hello, the butterflies? I think not. Cute colors aside, these socks are just right: [Read More]
Thinking Out Loud: Random Stuff
Yesterday was a good day in the pool. No creepers. I’m no longer embarrassed by what the lifeguard may think as he watches me flail and snort. I seemed to go further in the 30 minutes I force, I mean allow myself to swim. 1150 meters. I need to swim 800 meters for Espirit de [Read More]
Truths About Running For Weightloss
Don’t we all wish there was one ‘magic bullet’ we could all take advantage of to reach our ideal weight and stay there? I know firsthand, the struggle is real. As a running coach, If I had a dollar for each person who has come to me wanting to be trained for a marathon to [Read More]
You Look Like a Swimmer
Before we get to the swimming, some of you asked what my training weeks look like lately so here’s how my week in workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday Run 5 miles, Core/stability training Wednesday: 30 minute Swim Thursday Run 6.25 miles (800m repeats) Friday: 35 minute Swim Saturday 8 miles Sunday: Strength, 20 minute Swim [Read More]
Ultimate Coffee Date: Spring Break Edition
I’m linking up again for a coffee date with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’m double fisting coffee and Zip-Fizz. Let’s get to it, shall we? If we were having coffee I’d tell you I’m feeling wistful. There was another plagiarism scandal in the blogosphere yesterday. That kind of crap makes me sad. Yes it’s nice that blogs are recognized [Read More]
