Running fuel is one of the most discussed topics in the various running groups I belong to on Facebook. Everyone has their favorite manufactured running fuel and many have their favorite “normal food” choices. I’ve used various gels and waffles and sports beans, but my stomach tends to disagree with the amount of sugar in…
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Five Sources for Great At-Home Workouts
One of my goals for 2016 has been to set up a workout room in our house. As you’ve seen, I recently cleaned out the kids’ playroom and got a new treadmill. In addition, I happen to have a Fit Desk (AKA an exercise bike with a platform for your computer), weights, bands, and a…
It’s Friday, so it must be runfession time
This week? It can kiss my rear. We’ve had wacky weather – Tuesday I had an hour each way drive in the pouring rain, Wednesday we had crazy thunderstorms, and Thursday the wind was wild. My battery died in my car at Shoo’s soccer practice and the dad types were unable to jump it. Thank…
Things that suck about winter running
Confession time: I like cold weather, even really cold weather, but I’m kind of over winter running for this year. I think it’s because not only have we had snow, but we’ve also had a lot of cold and windy days. My inner Wisconsin girl is ready for spring (even if it does bring the…
5 Snowfessions Friday
Towards the middle of the week, I was so tired of the whole Snowzilla thing, that I went outside and shoveled snow that didn’t have to be moved. I figured it was better than sitting inside being mad that my street hadn’t been plowed. Speaking of not being plowed, by Tuesday I could have gotten out…
5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Trainer
It’s not exactly a secret that I’d rather run any day than hit the gym. When I do hit the gym, I’d rather take a spin class or jump on the elliptical. I’m not sure when this started – I used to weight train 2-3 times a week before we had kids. I think it’s…
Friday Five: #261fearless Ambassadors
TGIF! This has seriously been one of the longest weeks ever. Between the constant coughing, volunteering at Shoo’s school book fair, a doctor appointment, a kid dentist appointment, and soccer practice, I’ve felt like I’ve had no down time. (Or really any time to do any of the 10o0s of things I need to accomplish)….
Spring? Where are you?
Yesterday turned out to be a glorious spring day. It started off rainy (and I started off whiny), but then the sun came out an it actually got warm. So warm, in fact, that I was overdressed for my run and I opened the windows when I got home. Today it is 44* and rainy…
Friday Five: Beers to beat the heat
Today’s topic for the Friday Five linkup with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia is “Five Ways to Beat the Heat”. It’s been stupid hot here this week and I’ve been running with the Mizuno Baton, so this topic is perfect. Since I already wrote a post with tips on how to survive running in the heat,…
5 for Friday: Off to the Races!
OK, the first one is kind of a big deal! I’m racing 13 half marathons in less than 12 weeks. I start tomorrow with RNR USA and finish with ZOOMA Annapolis on May 31. After each race, I will do a giveaway. That’s right: 13 races, 13 giveways. If you’ve heard me talk about loving…