The kids have been out of school 3 full weeks now and I still don’t feel like we’ve settled into any kind of routine. In my head I think of July 4th as the ‘middle’ of summer break and it’s all downhill from there…you know days getting shorter, back to school ads cropping up (grrrr). [Read More]
Zipfizz Review and Giveaway
Recently the peeps at Zipfizz sent me some of their energy drink to try. It came in cute, colorful tubes and the bottle and I made an instant love connection. Just pop the tube, add the powder to 16-20 oz of water, shake it up and you’re good to go. 5 Great flavors: Grape, Orange [Read More]
Badass vs Suck Monkey
The first training run for the Marine Corps Marathon happened yesterday. Certain factors worked in my favor: It was a rare and fabulous 56 degrees at 5am when I got out. I had on my new Lulelemon crops with the lilting, seductive ruffle at the calf that produces a turbo boost when I most need [Read More]
Staycay and Zooma and a Winner Oh My!
We celebrated Thing 1’s 11th birthday with a ‘staycay’ weekend in the city. Several items were checked off the summer bucket list. Rather than bore you with details I’ll bore you (briefly) with some pics: Other than a boatload of walking, my workouts included some Shaun T. action and one last leisurely long run before Marine [Read More]
Wrapping My Head Around Marathon Training
On Monday, marathon fun fires up once again. I’ve known this day was coming since, oh since that winter day I sat watching my computer lock up when the Marine Corps Marathon registration opened…and closed. I am no stranger to this distance. Maybe that’s precisely why I’m anxious. Because I know what I’m in for. [Read More]
Swimming Safety and Staycation
Swimming Safety: We’ve been doing a ton of swimming since school ended and it’s been blazing hot. Sadly, reports of pool and lake drownings are all over the news. We witnessed a near drowning firsthand on Father’s Day as we swam with family and friends at their club pool, which was fabulously uncrowded (no need [Read More]
Workout Wednesday
It’s so easy to slip into a workout rut. That’s why I’m always looking for new moves to keep things fresh and my body guessing. But with summer here and the kids home, I’m not looking to add another gym day. I like quick workouts I can sneak in at home, whenever. I did Shaun [Read More]
Filling the Fitness Bucket
A fitness bucket list: do you have one? The first time I thought of fitness in terms of a bucket list was back in 2007 when I decided I needed to run ‘A’ marathon…as in one and done…to fill mine. 6 marathons and counting, we all know how that panned out. Lately I’ve been thinking [Read More]
Vega Energizing Smoothie Review/Giveaway
I am a huge fan of all things Vega. These Energizing Smoothies were no exception. What could be easier than a complete shake in a convenient, portable envelope? Each serving has: 2 servings of veggies 10 grams of complete, plant-based protein 5 grams of fiber 1 gram of Omega-3. Shake it up just with [Read More]
Stuff I’m Digging Now
1. Spirulina Pacifica and Hawaiian Bioastin Astaxanthin. It’s been 3 weeks now since I started taking these super nutrients. While there are other variables at work here (hello Vitamin D mega dose) I’ve been feeling great–better than I have in a long time. Less fatigue, less soreness after hard workouts, quicker recovery and, knock wood, I [Read More]
