By the time spring officially arrives, I am ready to abandon all the winter coats and hoodies and lighten up my wardrobe a bit. Spring and summer are also the perfect time to enhance with some fun accessories. I had seen Jord watches on Instagram a number of times and was intrigued by their unique look. When I was offered the chance to try one out for myself, I took advantage of course! I received a Jord watch in exchange for a fair review. All opinions are my own. Jord Watches … [Read more...]
Four Courts Four Miler St Patrick’s Day Fun
I am all about the holiday themed races! Need someone to join you to run a Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving turkey trot or Jingle All the way race? I will be there with bells on (literally bells on). So when I discovered one of my running besties' birthday fell on St Patrick's Day, it was kind of a no brainer to sign up for the Four Courts Four Miler in Arlington, Virginia. Four Courts Four Miler This is a very popular, smallish local race that ends at the Four Courts Pub. Because everyone … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spring Minestrone Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am such a soup lover and enjoy eating it year round so I am looking for fun twists to mix up my recipes. This Slow Cooker Spring Minestrone was my recipe for club this month and a perfect way to enjoy all of the delicious spring produce coming out. Slow Cooker Spring Minestrone What's Soup Club? Each month, our group of about 10-15 friends divides up into smaller groups of 3-4 to make soups to swap with each other. We usually … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down See ya later winter
Thanks for joining Kim and me for our Weekly Run Down link up. We are loving sharing our own weekly workouts and supporting you all with your goals. This week, all of the sudden we said hello to Spring! Yup, see ya later winter! See ya later winter! Sunday- rest day Monthly soup club swap day! While technically a rest day, my soup club group aka my run squad, could not pass up this beautiful weather. See ya later winter! We celebrate your departure with a nice power walk. Monday- 30 min … [Read more...]
How To Painlessly Add More Vegetables To Your Diet
Fast Friday post! Being that March is national nutrition month, it's a great time to get creative with vegetables. A few of you have mentioned in comments over the years that you wished you liked vegetables more or you weren't sure how to add more of them into your life. I am going to show you how to painlessly add more vegetables to your diet. How to painlessly add more vegetable to your diet Breakfast Yes breakfast really is the most important meal of the day and allows you to get a … [Read more...]
Standing Core Exercises For Runners
With spring races quickly approaching and kids activities in full gear, it can be challenging to fit in all of your runs much less adding strength training to the mix. I am sharing 4 of my favorite Standing Core Exercises that can be added on post run. A strong core is important for every body. 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 ones. I am … [Read more...]
Everything Bagel Spiced Asparagus -Simple Sides
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. We may be starting to see a few signs of spring around here. With the time change yesterday and St. Patrick's Day this weekend, I felt it appropriate to share a green recipe. Asparagus is always one of my favorite veggies and it's especially good this time of the year. Wait until you try it with Everything Bagel spice! Everything Bagel Spiced Asparagus Perhaps it was the "Luck of the Irish" that I found both the larger, thicker … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Springing Forward
Welcome to the Weekly Run Down! Thanks for joining Kim and me for our new linkup. Well we may have sprung forward but wow it sure still feels like winter around these parts. I am looking forward to the later sunsets this week. Weekly Run Down Springing Forward I think I mentioned last week that my ankle area had been bothering me. Well, that situation is still going on unfortunately. After having some more pain in my ankle after Tuesday's run, I went in for a visit with my friendly Ortho. … [Read more...]
Interesting links in food and fitness Fast Friday
Coming at you with a quick Fast Friday post today. Thought it would be fun to share a few interesting links in food and fitness from around the web. Food and Fitness from around the web Spring is on the way (or so I hear) Perfect timing for the Cherry Blossom 10 miler this year. The Cherry Blossom peak bloom announcement was just made here Ditch the diet: Something I've been on board with for years now-Intuitive eating instead of dieting is getting more serious … [Read more...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
This Friday, March 8th, is International Women's Day. I recently learned that women all over the world have been celebrating this day for over 100 years. Yes celebrations date back to the early 1900's in Austria and Germany. Who knew? I am taking this as an opportunity to honor all the strong women in my life. Celebrating International Women's Day International Women's Day is intended to be a day to celebrate women's achievements and impacts. Sounds like a good day to appreciate all of … [Read more...]
5 Minute Mexican Caesar Salad Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and Me for Meatless Monday today. There is a salad place I frequent with my run crew which has all kinds of creative made especially for you fantastic salad blends. Do salads always taste better when someone else makes them for you? Not this time! I have figured out how to make this oh so yummy Mexican Caesar Salad in just 5 minutes. Trust me 5 minutes the most perfect salad for lunch or dinner. 5 Minute Mexican Caesar Salad As with many salads, one of the keys to … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Weekly Run Down
Welcome to the new Weekly Run Down with your hosts Deborah and Kim. A place to chat about your week in running, gym time or anything that keeps your heart pumping. Join us each Sunday to share your highs and lows of the week. Welcome to the Weekly Run Down Sunday- 3 mile run I was Bloomington, IN visiting my kids last weekend. Literally, as soon as I stepped out the door there was a mini snow squall with ridiculous winds.I had originally hoped for a longer run but those winds were just … [Read more...]
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