Since it is the official start to summer this week, a Summer Fitness Goals post seems in order. It's been a while since I have done a goals post. Usually, I am waist deep into triathlon training by this point in the summer however, with all of our travel, I decided to skip that this year. That does not mean I will be slacking on my fitness though. Summer Fitness Goals I am the first to admit, Summer Running is my 4th favorite season to run in. I really do struggle with the heat and … [Read more...]
Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad with Honey Garlic Vinaigrette- Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I've got a fabulous recipe for you today and I am so excited to share it with you all. I believe that grilling veggies and fruits just makes the flavors pop in such a delicious way. This Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad has so many of my faves packed into one bowl. Read on to see the how to create it. Grilled Hawaiian Pasta Salad with Honey Garlic Vinaigrette Seasonal sweet pineapple, firm tofu, red and yellow peppers and some fresh … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Father’s Day Edition
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. Happy Father's Day to all the dads and grand-dads out there. Hope everyone had some nice family time this weekend. Nothing super exciting over here this week and I am totally fine with that! I a continuing to do lots of lower intensity cardio and I am starting to feel like my clothes are fitting a little better again. Darn those vacation pounds! Weekly Run Down Father's Day Monday- 45 m Peloton, 1 hour strength training and 30 min … [Read more...]
Sightseeing highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls
I had so much to recap about the Ragnar Niagara falls race itself here and here that I did not have a chance to tell you all about the amazing sightseeing highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls. I had just over a day in each of the cities to check out as much as I could. Here are a few of my favorite snapshots. Sightseeing Highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls Toronto, Canada We arrived in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon before the Ragnar race. Super easy flight from DC is less than … [Read more...]
How To Survive Summer Running (And Make It To Fall)
Admittedly, Summer is my 4th favorite season for running. Sure I love the freedom of flip flops, shorts and tanks. I find it very relaxing to sit outside on the deck or by the pool sipping a nice cold drink. However, when it comes to summer running, the heat and humidity just zap my energy and take some of the joy out of running. So what's a mother runner to do? How to survive summer running? How to survive summer running (and make it to fall) Get up early(er) Anyone who knows … [Read more...]
Strawberry, Blueberry, Avocado, Quinoa and Kale Salad
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that I am back and recovered from all of my travels, I am ready to get back on track with my eating. Don't get me wrong, I loved sampling all of the local cuisine while traveling but a girl's gotta fit into her running clothes! This Strawberry, Blueberry, Avocado, Quinoa and Kale salad is the perfect light summer salad you are looking for. Strawberry, Blueberry, Avocado, Quinoa and Kale Salad The strawberries and blueberries … [Read more...]
Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming-Weekly Run Down
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. I am happy to report I am actually home in my normal time zone for the first time in weeks. It's back to our regularly scheduled programming! Let's do this. Back to our regularly scheduled programming Traveling is always exciting and fun, I am happy to be back in my time zone and more importantly in my own bed this week. I am a creature of habit and getting back on my regular schedule feels good. While on all my travels, I had … [Read more...]
Part 2 Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls
I am still on a high and still recovering from last weekend's Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls. This post picks up in the middle of the night on Friday after our second round of runs for van 2. In case you missed the first half of the recap you can find it here. Part 2 Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls Picking up where we left off-Van 2 had their second runs from about 12 am to 4 am on Friday night. One of the things we did differently this time was to get 2 hotel rooms near exchange 18. Our runners in … [Read more...]
Ragnar Niagara Falls Recap part 1
So much goes on in a 36 hour Ragnar Relay! It is so difficult to recap a race like Ragnar but I am going to try. Last weekend's Ragnar Niagara Falls was by far my most favorite Ragnar race to date. Let me tell you all about it. Ragnar Niagara Falls The Niagara Falls relay starts outside of Toronto in a small town called Cobourg in Ontario. We flew up on Wednesday from DC (an easy 1 hour flight). I will recap the Toronto time in a separate post. Thursday afternoon we headed out to Cobourg … [Read more...]
Avocado Egg Salad You’ve Got To Try
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! I can't believe it's June already! So up until quite recently, the thought of egg salad just really did not appeal to me at all. Not going to lie, I thought it was weird thing they had at bad buffets. I have completely changed my tune and I am all about the egg salad especially, this Avocado Egg Salad. I was thinking about how often I eat eggs and what a great source of protein they are. We all know avocados make everything … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Where Am I This Week?
Thanks for joining Kim and me for The Weekly Run Down. It's been another whirlwind, globe trotting week around here. Where am I this week? Niagara Falls, Canada! Where Am I This Week? Monday-45 min Peloton bikeArrived back home late last night and serious jet lag set in. I was up all night but so tired. After rolling around for hours, I decided to get up and sweat it out. Felt so much better after getting back on my Peloton for a sweat session. Tuesday- 3 mile run + Pure Barre ClassWoke up … [Read more...]
June Ultimate Coffee Date What Time Zone Am I In?
Thanks for joining me and Coco or the June Ultimate Coffee Date linkup. I have so much to talk tell you today hope you brought a big mug. As most of you already know, I've been traveling quite a bit this month and I am not even sure what time zone I am in. Today's post is powered by lots of coffee indeed! Since today is also the Runfessions link up with Marcia, I will joining in on that too. What time zone am I in? If we were having coffee, I would Runfess... May was a whirlwind month … [Read more...]
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