It never ceases to amaze me how easy it is to lose fitness! It's been just around one month since I ran a marathon and I feel a little doughy and slow. Believe it or not, that's exactly how I should feel right now. The build up to the New York City Marathon was a long one. After my hamstring started to feel mildly better and I began going to Finish Line Physical Therapy last spring, every run was … [Read more...] about Base Building
Project Runaroni {Giveaway}
The assignment: Make a recipe using Runaroni. I'm pretty sure what I made with my bag of Runaroni is a little outside the box. It probably isn't what the fine people of Brooks had in mind when they gave me the challenge. But I have a confession to make. I realize some of you may think differently of me after I tell you, but I'm willing to take the consequences. I don't really enjoy pasta. It is … [Read more...] about Project Runaroni {Giveaway}
Current Blog Crushes
Thus far December has been an incredibly fulfilling month. It's nearing day five, but I have a really good feeling about the last month of this year. In what little spare time I have these days I'm stalking my newest running blog crushes. This includes: Ashley who is my newest Central Park running buddy in crime who blogs at Running Bun. Katherine was my dear, speedy hostess for the Richmond … [Read more...] about Current Blog Crushes
Physique 57 Workout with Chobani + Olympian Lashinda Demus
On Saturday I headed downtown to Physique 57 for a workout with Chobani and Olympic Silver Medalist in the 400 meter hurdles, Lashinda Demus. The highlight of the afternoon was hearing Lashinda's story. Olympians never cease to inspire me with their superhuman athletic feats. The workout taught by Alex, was amazing as always. I have to admit it was interesting to see Lashinda struggle through … [Read more...] about Physique 57 Workout with Chobani + Olympian Lashinda Demus
Say it, Do it! {Dream Chaser}
A lesson learned in 2012 is that although things don't always go according to plan it doesn't mean having to let go of my plans. Especially if that plan is to train hard, run hard, and have the best marathon finishing time I'm capable of. It was my goal for 2011 and 2012. And yes, it will yet again be my goal for 2013. On Friday night I stayed up late sketching out two marathon training plans. … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {Dream Chaser}
A Little Sparkle on a Dreary Day {giveaway}
It turns out the snow weather.com predicted is mostly a rainy mess. It's dark, wet and drab outside. All I want to do in between training clients and teaching classes is take a nap. To sparkly things up a bit and in honor of being the blogger of the month at Sparkly Soul Inc., today I'm giving away two fun headbands to one reader. Being the blogger of the month for Sparkly Soul Inc. during the … [Read more...] about A Little Sparkle on a Dreary Day {giveaway}