It’s Taper Time around here. Except that tapering seems to imply that I actually had peak weeks. Which I did. 4 weeks ago! Normally I like tapering, but since I don’t feel like I finished my training, I’m feeling a little antsy. Which makes it the perfect time to Think Out Loud! This weekend is…
Category: challenge
TOTR: Why to run a “challenge” race
Today’s topic for Tuesdays on the Run with my buddies Patty and April is a fun one: How do you handle “challenge” races? How do you train for events that include more than one race? How do you survive the actual event? And how do you recover between and after? I’ve already given my Tips…
Another week to #rockyourcore!
Here we go with week #2 of our April Rock Your Core Challenge! How did you do in Week 1? I saw some awesome pics on instagram! I have to confess that with traveling and Easter, I was not as invested in my core or the challenge as much as I would have liked to…
Time to “Rock Your Core”
April is “Rock Your Core” month around here. My recent heavy mileage has reminded me that I’ve neglected my core this winter and it’s time to do something about it! Won’t you join me for the challenge? So, what’s the challenge? From April 1 through April 30 Download the daily exercise calendar (plus healthy recipes on…
International Women’s Day with TogoRun, Iditarod, and Rx Response
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month and that International Women’s Day is March 8? I have to say that I didn’t until I heard about TogoRun and their sponsorship of International Women’s Day and of the women of the Iditarod from FitFluential. I have a fascination with the Iditarod. A few years…
SparkPeople.com 30-Day Realistic Resolution Challenge + Gorton’s Fish #sponsored
I’ve been struggling with my eating and with feeding my family since sometime in November. My work hours have increased, Jones is starting with a new orchestra, and Shoo needs to be kept busy on a daily basis so as not to destroy my house with a soccer ball. Add in the weather and my…
I’m an expert…
Sometimes life is too serious and we need to laugh at ourselves. I saw this topic on A Lady Goes West yesterday and it made me laugh… and think about what I’m an expert in. After all, we all have skills. Some of them we learned, some of them we come by naturally. Some of…
Join me for some holiday challenges!
First, have you entered my Scott James Sports Jewelry giveaway yet? If you haven’t, you really really really should. Just sayin’. Ends tonight. I’m participating in some challenges to start getting into a healthy holiday mood. Why don’t you join me? Instagram: I’m doing two Instagram challenges. (Do you follow me on instagram? You should!…
“Spartan Up”: a preview
Not too long ago, I got contacted by Spartan Race Media about a new book coming out that was written by Joe DeSena, the owner and founder of Spartan Races. It’s coming out in May, so they sent me the synopsis to read and I was immediately sucked in. You all know I’m “just” a…
One run won’t matter
I am deep into my training for the five half marathons in five days. I’m beginning to hit the kind of mileage I only hit when I’m training for a marathon or back to back half marathons. The week started off great with an unplanned 10 mile run. Usually I run my longest run on…
Elf For Health recap
In the past few years, I’ve gotten into the habit of doing some sort of online challenge in December. I’ve done mileage challenges, I’ve done healthy eating challenges, and I’ve done HBBC several times. This year I stumbled upon the Elf for Health challenge being organized by Lindsey at the Lean Green Bean and Elle…
Spartan Race Giveaway!
You know that comfort zone? Yeah, well, this is one of those times I’ll be staying securely within mine. That doesn’t mean YOU have to though! What is a Spartan Race? Spartan Race is on a mission to get you active, healthy, excited about change, and return to our ancient roots where running through woods,…