How did week 3 go? What did you change? What will you change for week 4? Link up and tell us about it! So far my small changes have gone like this: Week 1: Keep kitchen counters clutter-free Week 2: Drink at least 64oz. water daily Week 3: Do a 2-minute plank daily plank sequence [Read More]
Marathon Recovery Tips
Now that it’s peak racing season, I’ve been getting my share of emails asking about recovery. I’m sharing some of my best marathon recovery tips. Note: These work well after any long run or hard workout: Marathon Recovery Tips 1. As soon as you cross the finish line, replenish and rehydrate. Take in some carbs, salt, [Read More]
Chicago Marathon: A Spectator’s View
I spectated the Chicago Marathon again this year. This time I took the train down, which was awesome! Except the trains stop running by mid-day so I couldn’t stay at the race as long as I’d liked. My stake out was at mile 13. Right by the train station. SCORE! But holy security Batman. The [Read More]
#OneSmallChange Link Up
Week 2! Time is flying like it always does. What change did you make this week? How did it go? Were you able to keep rolling on last week’s change as well? No worries if you’re just joining us. The more the merrier. Remember it’s perfectly fine to stick with the same change if you [Read More]
Hectic Holiday Health Tips
We all know the holiday whirlwind is just around the corner. Events are stacking up. Family obligations, parties, shopping and of course tempting food make it all too easy to let healthy habits fall to the wayside. As an often-frazzled mom, I’m chauffeuring kids, making meals, running errands and countless things for my family everyday. [Read More]
Trainerly Personal Training Review
Recently I was invited to try a Trainerly online personal training session. Personal training? Yes please! Wait, I don’t need to go anywhere? The trainer comes to the comfort of my own home virtually? I had to let this process. I can watch the trainer via my computer screen, like a workout video….but the trainer can [Read More]
Halloween Party Treats
Some of the things I love most about fall, in addition to cool running weather, are the holidays and the traditions that often go along with them. One of ours is a Halloween party. Thanksgiving and Christmas both rotate around the family but Halloween has been ours since before the kids were born and we [Read More]
One Small Change
Week One is done! What was your first one small change? How did you do? Can’t wait to read about it. Me? I started with something that’s small but oh so irritating and a perennial problem for me. Kitchen counters cluttered with mail, receipts, coupons, kids’ schoolwork, toys, you name it. It just had to [Read More]
Thing 1’s First 5k: Race Report
When the runner is ready, the race will come. I’ve waited a looong time for Thing 1 to want to run a race. I can count on two fingers the number of kids’ races she’s done. Although she had a stellar rookie year on the track team last year, she still has never run with [Read More]
How to Stay Strong Mentally During a Long Run
Since we’re in the thick of race season and not a week goes by that I don’t get an email asking for tips on how to stay positive mentally when the going gets tough, I thought I’d share some things you can do to head off a race-time wig out. Know the course: Drive it [Read More]
