Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Mac n' Cheese is one of my all time cold weather comfort foods. I mean, who doesn't love a little pasta all smothered with a cheesy goodness? I took my classic Mac n' Cheese and gave it a little Tex Mex upgrade and oh my yum. This Tex Mex Mac N' Cheese is like Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday melted together into one delicious bite.Tex Mex Mac N' Cheese This Tex Mex Mac N' Cheese may look complicated but it's actually quite simple … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Peloton Milestones and Moments
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. What a fun way to catch up with all of our favorite running and fitness bloggers. For me, this week was all about Peloton Milestones and Moments. Let's jump right in!Peloton Milestones and Moments Monday- 20 min Peloton + 15 min elliptical + 60 min elliptical A sweaty start to my Monday is just the way I like it! Got in a good cardio session before my strength training. Tuesday- 3.75 mile run + 30 min Peloton It's finally … [Read more...]
Fast Friday- Fall & Winter Race Plans
Happy Friday! Now that fall has finally arrived, I am feeling so much better about my running and running in general. So what's the first thing any runner does when they feel good? Sign up for all the races of course. I've finally figured out some of fall and winter race plans and I am ready to share them with you.Fall & Winter Race Plans Veteran's Day 10K- November 10th There is something that just takes my breath away about running the Veteran's Day 10K in DC. Walking to the start … [Read more...]
Love A Holiday Themed Race? Me too
Who loves a good holiday themed race? Hand waving over here! Dress up races bring out the fun side of running don't they? For me, It's heart warming to see more "non serious" runners and whole families decked out in matching outfits. Wearing a costume of some sort tends to take away some of the anxiety often associated with lining up at the start line. After all, running is supposed to be fun right?My Favorite Holiday Themed Races I had fun looking back at some of my favorite Holiday … [Read more...]
Easy Falafel Burgers Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. This week, I am sharing my super easy and very delicious Falafel Burgers with you. Never had falafel? Now is as good a time as any to try it. This Middle Eastern foodie fave is created from mashed chick peas along with tons of fresh herbs and spices.Easy Falafel Burgers I am not sure I remember the first time I tried Falafel but, I am sure it was love at first bite. Made from mashed chick peas, fresh cilantro, parsley and a … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Hello October Let’s Do This
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. We are loving all of the support and encouragement that all of our friends are bringing each week. Well Hello October! Let's do this.Monday-55 min Peloton ride Today was a Jewish Holiday so my schedule was off. While I was not able to get in my usual strength training, I did mange to get in my Peloton rices before heading to synagogue. Tuesday- 3.75 mile run The calendar says Hello October but someone forgot to tell mother … [Read more...]
Join the October Ultimate Coffee Date
Thanks for joining Coco and me for the October Ultimate Coffee Date today. Is there anything better than a coffee date with friends? Grab a mug of your favorite brew and let's catch up.If we were having coffee, I would tell you...We just finished up our second week of the fall Girls on The Run season. This is my 12th season coaching. Every season I so look forward to seeing my girls again and watching them grow throughout the 3 months. I have the 6th grade girls again so they are young … [Read more...]
4 Standing Core Exercises For Runners
Running, yoga, strength training and stretching can feel like a full time job. Adding on a few standing core exercises post run is a time efficient solution for the busy runner. After all, a strong core is good for every body. I'm sharing a 4 of my favorite standing core exercises for runners.4 Standing Core Exercises for Runners When most people thing of core exercises, they think planks and traditional crunches. While those are both great exercises, they are not the only core … [Read more...]
Fall Farro and Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Fall is coming (or so I hear) and I am ready to jump into some of my fall faves. This Fall Farro and Brussels Sprouts Crunch salad with a maple balsamic dressing is just what you need to transition into the season. Filled with an oomph of plant based protein to keep you satisfied, it's still light enough for lunch or a side for dinner.Fall Farro and Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing Farro is one of my … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Goodbye September
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. Time to say Goodbye September! If you read my Runfessions post, you know that we are still having summer like temps around here. I am doing my best to stop whining about it and continue to work on building my running mileage back. I am happy to report that I had a much better week this week.Goodbye September Monday- Peloton 40 min cycling + 60 min strength training Never miss a Monday. Continuing my hit it hard Monday morning … [Read more...]
September Runfessions This one is a doozy
Wow this month has felt so long! It's that time again. Time for the September Runfessions with Marcia where we bare all about running and fitness. So let's get right to it. I have a lot to Runfess.September Runfessions I Runfess... Here it goes-I honestly hated pretty much every run I ran this July and August. The heat and humidity really hit me so hard this year. I felt so defeated for months both physically and mentally. I got so discouraged having to take so many walk breaks. I was … [Read more...]
The Power And Beauty Of MRTT Welcome Runs
I have gushed over my MRTT running group many times over the years. Please indulge me again as I talk about the power and beauty of our MRTT Welcome Runs. Let me explain why I think they are so beneficial and maybe why you should join or host one yourself.Our MRTT group now has over 600 members and we are growing each week. We have noticed over the years that many new members are hesitant to come out to group runs. What was keeping them from joining and how could we change that? We had … [Read more...]
