Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. The beginning of the week was tough around DC with the heat wave. Thankfully, I got a short reprieve for a few days. My husband had a conference to attend out in Colorado so I tagged along for a long weekend in Aspen. Weekly Run Down- A weekend in Aspen Monday- 45 min All For One Peloton class + 10 min core My trainer is out of town this week so I skipped my strength training sesh. Oops. My arms were sore from the stand up paddle the … [Read more...]
How To Pack For an Active Summer Weekend Getaway with A Carry On Bag
Happy Friday Fit Friends! I admit, I can be a serious over packer. I mean, who doesn't like to have options? Alas, traveling is not what it used to be. Checking bags nowadays is more of a gamble than it's worth. Much to my husband's delight, I have worked on my packing skills. I have come up with a plan to pack for an active weekend getaway and fit it everything in a carry on. Here's how to do it. Pack for an active summer weekend getaway with a carry on bag Expert vacation packing starts … [Read more...]
Favorite Summer Cross Training Activities
While so many runners are just starting to train for their fall marathons and adding miles each week, I am enjoying not having a training plan right now. For me, summer is the time to be more casual about my running mileage and pace. I am on a mission to enjoy the myriad of cross training activities that summer offers. Favorite Summer Cross Training Activities Cycling Cycling has long been one of my favorite summer activities. I find it so much easier to tolerate the heat and humidity … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I have one of those "why did I not think of this before" recipes for you today. These Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes will have your whole family jumping out of bed for breakfast. Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes I love breakfasts that I can make ahead and enjoy all week. I also love breakfasts that the rest of my family will enjoy as well. These Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancakes are so easy. Filled with summer berries and a combo … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Flash Floods, slurpees and cycling adventures
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. We are loving all the participation and making connections with even more new friends each week. It was another busy one around here with flash floods, slurpees and cycling adventures. We also had some crazy weather around here and I am ready for that rain to go away. Flash Floods, Slurpees and Cycling adventures Monday- 45 min Peloton cycle and 60 min strength training We woke up to a stormy morning which produced crazy flash floods … [Read more...]
So You Are Wondering About Float Therapy…
Just last week I experienced my second float therapy session. A few of you seemed intrigued about what floating is like and whether I enjoyed it. I am going to give you some details about the float therapy session I experienced from start to finish. What's float therapy all about? Float tanks have been around for decades but have recently become trendy again with the mindfulness movement. The idea behind float therapy is that when your body and mind and free from gravity, you can achieve a … [Read more...]
How To Host An Iced Tea Run – Summer Running Solutions
Summer running got you down? I've got the perfect way to stay cool this summer while getting your miles in. While beer runs are all the rage, and hey there is nothing wrong with them, they may not be practical for day time running. Enter the Iced Tea Run. This may be the answer to your summer heat and humidity problems. How to host an iced tea run Summer heat and humidity are not my friend. I've really been struggling to get my regular mileage in the past few weeks. Recently, on a … [Read more...]
Greek Orzo Salad Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All of this warm summer weather has me craving cool, lighter veggie packed meals like this Greek Orzo Salad. Minimal prep time that is perfect for lunch or dinner. This post was sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions are my own. Greek Orzo Salad I have been using Better Than Bouillon vegan certified vegetable bases for years in my soups and chilis. Most recently, … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down 4th of July happenings
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. This week kind of flew by with lots of events and activities and 4th of July happenings. Here's how my week went down. Weekly Run Down 4th of July Happenings Monday- 30 min Peloton cycle + 60 min strength training I kind of over did it on Sunday and my legs were like jello. I do like to start my week off strong so kept to my schedule. My legs felt better after a short cycle ride. Later in the day, my daughter and I went to a 90 … [Read more...]
July Ultimate Coffee Date
Thanks for joining Coco and me for the July Ultimate Coffee Date today. These catch up posts are always some of my favorite to read and to write. So, let's get chatting as if we were having a real coffee date. I've got lots to share today! July Ultimate Coffee Date If we were having coffee, I would tell you...Sometimes I seriously question my sanity! I realized on Sunday that I was 12 miles away from hitting 100 miles for the month on my Peloton. Hitting 100 miles would award me a virtual … [Read more...]
Sidekick Recovery Tool Review and first impressions
I am always on the lookout to find and try out new recovery tools. Doesn't every runner wants to find that one piece of equipment (or torture device) that will instantly speed up recovery? I was offered the chance to check out the Sidekick Swerve Muscle scraper and I'd like to share my initial thoughts. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own. Sidekick Swerve Recovery Tool If you have ever received soft tissue treatment by a physical therapist, perhaps you have … [Read more...]
Cool off with these Healthy & Easy All Fruit Summer Popsicles 2 ways
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. If you are a regular reader around here, and I hope you are, you may have heard I am not so thrilled with the scorching temps we've been having. Those hot temps have me craving cool and light foods. Today, I am sharing my healthy & easy all fruit summer popsicles. These refreshing snacks are made with all fruit and nothing else. Healthy & Easy All Fruit Summer Popsicles The heat has had me looking for easy ways to cool off … [Read more...]
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