Staying Healthy and Fit in the COVID-19 Era
Hello, everyone! I hope you are staying healthy and safe during the COVID pandemic. Thankfully, my little family has avoided the virus thus far. We’ve done our part “social distancing” and have had a...
View Article7 Tips to Succeed with Morning Workouts
Do you have dreams of crushing a morning workout, but you’re just too tired to get out of bed? Yeah, me too. I used to be a solid morning worker-outer, and I really loved the feeling of getting up and...
View ArticleNew Year, New Goals?
The new year always offers the feeling of a fresh start, a fresh perspective. A blank canvas upon which to write a new chapter of your story. I’ve been reflecting on what I want my 2018 “story” to...
View Article6 Single Mom Workout Tips
Being a mom makes it hard to do things for yourself. But being a single mom makes a lot of things even more challenging. Simple things like running out to the store, taking the dog for a walk, or...
View ArticleJet Lag, Be Gone
The good thing about international travel is that when it’s over, you have an excuse for sleeping a lot. In my case, the problem with sleeping a lot was that life didn’t stop the moment I got back from...
View ArticleFrom Russia, With Love
I’m writing this from Russia, with love. Kinda. More like with haste, fatigue, and a frazzled brain. It’s been an intense, whirlwind week in Russia on my business trip, and it’s not quite over. The jet...
View ArticleTips for Staying Fit in Your 40s
Staying fit in your 40s is just a tad bit harder than when we were younger, am I right? While I’m off on my international business trip, check out these Tips for Staying Fit in Your 40s from my friend...
View ArticleAll I Want For Christmas Is…
And just like that… it’s Christmas this weekend. I always say it sneaks up on me more and more each year. But here it is, December 23, and I am mostly done with my shopping. I had to let some things go...
View ArticleRunning? We’ve Got Running.
Whew, this is the quietest I’ve been here. It’s not by design, it’s just been a busy time lately. But now… it’s ON. Everything seems A-OK with the sprained ankle. I’ve rested, I’ve recovered, and I’ve...
View ArticleZengo Cycle Review
It’s no secret that I’m a lover of indoor cycling classes. Sure, as a triathlete, the best possible training is to be riding my actual bike, but I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a bit of cycling class...
View Article6 Yoga Bag Essentials & a Giveaway!
Throughout my fitness journey, I’ve not only become a runner and a triathlete, but I’ve also developed a love of yoga. Yoga has helped me de-stress, get stronger, find focus, and re-energize. It’s...
View ArticleThe Final Friday Five
It’s Friday. It’s a special Friday – the fnal Friday Five linkup. I don’t have a running, triathlon, or fitness-themed topic today. I don’t have this post packaged up in a bow with a fancy, pinnable...
View ArticleDon’t Sweat It: Use the Right Deodorant
This post is sponsored by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are my own, including the fact that I sweat and need my favorite deodorant. Okay, fitness friends, let’s talk about something we are often too...
View ArticleSwim-Bike-Run-Strength Training
Cardio. It can be the key to great fitness. But is it really? I love cardio – with a passion, in fact. It’s what makes me feel amazing, alive, like I’m working hard, and like I’m changing myself with...
View Article5 Things to Know About Indoor Rock Climbing
Today’s Friday Five starts with a confession: On Saturday I skipped my bike workout and went indoor rock climbing. My coach had a 25-mile bike ride, plus a 2-mile run on the training plan and it just...
View ArticleYou Gotta Do What You Can
Hmm, regular training recaps were going to be coming, right? Right. Last week I had a crazy week, and this week I’ve had a host of challenges. I have some personal things going on that I’ll explain at...
View ArticleTapering, The White House, and The White House Again
A funny thing happened while I was tapering for Rock n Roll DC Half Marathon. I had a “very DC” kind of week. Sure, I had the usual track workout on Wednesday – the last of the training program. And...
View ArticleHow to Stay Fit on Business Trips
While I’m away in Europe for work for a few weeks, I have a few guest posts from some awesome bloggers. Today’s post comes to you from Coco of Running with Perseverance with her strategy on how to stay...
View Article5 Ways to Stay Fit While Traveling
Countdown: two days. Two days until I embark on a big, long business trip. Over the course of 22 days I’ll be going to New York, back to DC, then off to Europe, where we’ll go to 11 cities in Spain,...
View ArticleFriday Five: Winter Fitness
This week’s Friday Five theme is all about winter – our theme is Favorite Winter Activities. Courtney, Mar, and I hosted this theme last year and it was so fun to talk about various winter fun that...
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