You work hard everyday and that deserves some acknowledging and perhaps celebrating even. While big rewards like birthday gifts are always special, why wait for a formal occasion to give yourself a little self love and positive reinforcement. I've mentioned that I set mini goals for the day and the week and how those keep me on track. After all, It's the little things isn't it? Offering up a few everyday ways to reward yourself. This post is sponsored by Sweat Pink. All opinions and ideas are … [Read more...]
Simple Summer Pappardelle Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All summer, I have been about simple, easy meals with minimal ingredients. I've been taking advantage of seasonal veggies to maximize taste and flavor and this Simple Summer Pappardelle is a perfect summer dinner for the whole family. Simple Summer Pappardelle Continuing to minimize my time in the kitchen this summer, I am looking for quick, healthy and flavorful meals. I was feeling in pasta mood this week (ha when I am not?) but … [Read more...]
Weekly Wrap My Achilles Heel
Joining in on the Weekly Wrap with Wendy and Hoho and this week it's all about my Achilles Heel. By definition (Wikipedia version) an Achilles Heel is a week spot in otherwise strong person or situation. Well, I have kind of been ignoring a subtle but lingering pain in my calf and achilles area all summer. Finally, this week I went in to have it evaluated and explore treatment. Weekly Wrap My Achilles Heel Good news is that my symptoms are exactly what I thought they were-an achilles strain. … [Read more...]
Takeaways from a CPR Certification Class
As the head coach for my Girls On The Run team at our local elementary school, I am required to have a valid CPR Certification. Although the certification lasts for 2 years, it sure does seem to fly by. Admittedly, I usually view this as an annoyance that I do not have time for. Both of my kids are leaving for college next week and this was the only week I could fit in my class. I had a little bit of a different takeaway from my CPR Certification Class this time. Takeaways from a CPR … [Read more...]
Why You Should Always Workout on Vacation
Summer vacations are certainly a time to unplug, relax and spend quality time with friends and family. They are definitely a time to treat yourself perhaps by sleeping in, enjoying some of your favorite foods and stepping away from your daily routine a bit. But not too much. Here's why you should always workout on vacation. Why You Should Always Workout On Vacation Fight back against jet lag Working out on vacation helps ease jet lag and helps to adjust to new time zones. Getting outside … [Read more...]
Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta Pie Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for meatless Monday today. In my quest to continue eating seasonally and use up what I have in my fridge, I've come up with a light and delicious recipe for you today. This Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta pie is perfect for a light dinner or brunch. Cradled in Phyllo dough instead of a heavy crust, it's perfect for summer eats. Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta Pie I like to think of this Summer Zucchini, Tomato and Feta pie as a lightened up quiche of … [Read more...]
August Ultimate Coffee Date Vegas Baby
Thanks for joining Coco and me for the August Ultimate Coffee Date. These are always some of my favorite posts to read and write. So let's get right to it shall we? Grab your favorite mug and join us! August Ultimate Coffee Date Vegas Baby If we were having coffee, I would tell you... I am currently enjoying my coffee in Vegas Baby. The hubs and I came out for a few days to celebrate a friend's birthday. Why does someone have a birthday party in Vegas in August? It's hotter than … [Read more...]
5 Minute Closet Trick To Organize All Your Workout Gear
I just figured out the most life changing closet trick and could not wait to share it with you all. Do your workout clothes end up piled in a drawer so that you can never find what you are looking for? Do you end up wearing the same few pieces because they are easier to pull out to wear? Me too! I found the one thing that will change that forever. This 5 Minute Closet Trick will Organize All Your Workout Gear and save space too. 5 Minute Closet Trick To Organize All Of Your Workout … [Read more...]
Embracing Our Curves-Checking out a new workout
A few days ago by Running BRF's and I were invited into the local Curves studio to check out their circuit workout. Admittedly, I had no idea that Curves was still a thing. We are always up for trying something new, so off we set to check it out. Embracing our Curves. Embracing Our Curves Our local Curves (in Falls Church, VA) was recently remodeled with all new equipment and new energy. After a quick briefing on how the Curves workout is designed, we were ready to go. Curves is really one … [Read more...]
Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares
With an abundance of fresh summer fruit and veggies in my house these days, I knew I wanted to do some baking this week. I could not decide whether I wanted to bake banana bread or zucchini muffins or blueberry muffins. My indecisiveness led to this delicious combination of everything. Today I am sharing these Blueberry, Banana Carrot and Zucchini Squares with you. Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday. Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares With all of the summer … [Read more...]
Weekly Wrap A Little Rest And Recovery
This week totally flew by and I cannot believe it's been a week already since all the adventures in Chicago. I was pretty exhausted when I returned from the traveling, getting up so early for the races both days, actually running the races and of course all that chatter. I knew this was a good week for a Little Rest And Recovery. A Little Rest And Recovery As I mentioned in my Runfessions post, my achilles was not happy with me and was begging for a rest. My trainer and I "agreed" that this … [Read more...]
July Runfessions and Confessions from this mother runner
Last Friday of the month of July already? Time to make those "Runfessions" and Confessions from this mother runner. These are always some of my favorite posts to write and read so let's get right to those Runfessions... July Runfessions and Confessions from this mother runner I Runfess...I have not run at all this week and lived to tell about it. My achilles area has been tight for a few weeks now and after last weekend's RnR Races it was not so happy with me. My trainer and I "agreed" … [Read more...]
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