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]
#FITwithAsics Gel-Fit Sana Review
Since I finished the New York City Marathon, I changed up my workouts to focus on strength training in the running ‘off-season’. Could the timing be better for this new crosstraining shoe from Asics to show up at my doorstep? I think not. Meet the Asics Gel-Fit Sana. Typically the shoes I wear to the [Read More]
Ultimate Coffee Date
I’m linking up (for the first time!) for some coffee talk with Coco, Lynda and Deborah. I’ve got the last of my precious Creme Brulee coffee all brewed and ready to go so let’s get to it, shall we? This blog turns 6 years old this month. Can you believe it? I can’t. I never [Read More]
Spartan Race News/Giveaway
It’s a new year and if you’re like me, you may be adding a few races to your 2015 calendar. There are lots of exciting things happening with my friends over at Spartan Race. Spartan Race Cruise. I mentioned this one to you before. It sails March 6-9 from Miami to the Bahamas. How cool [Read More]
2014: It’s a Wrap
One final look back before we push ahead into another year. Linking up again for Tuesdays on the Run with Erika, Patty and April. I’m not a resolution maker but I did set some broad goals for 2014: Learn to swim. Check….kind of… Lift heavy once a week. I’m gonna say check on this one [Read More]
