Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Soup season is upon us! For me, there is nothing better than coming in from a cold run and enjoying a nice piping hot bowl of goodness to warm me up from the inside out. I am sharing my favorite 7 Healthy Vegetarian Soups to eat this winter. Hope some of them become your favorites too. 7 Healthy Vegetarian Soups to Eat This Winter Matzo Ball Ramen Soup A fun blending of 2 cultures. This soup combines the best of Ramen with a … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Getting into the Holiday Spirit
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. This week sure flew by and it was a busy one around here. It's time to get into the holiday spirit. Here'w how my week went down. Getting into the Holiday Spirit Monday-20 minute Peloton + 20 min PT exercises + 60 min Strength training I am working really hard to complete my PT exercises daily. It takes up a lot of time but I am determined to get stronger and become a better runner. Monday is also all about pancakes so, if you missed … [Read more...]
December Ultimate Coffee Date Linkup
Thanks for joining Coco and me for the December Ultimate Coffee Date today. I have lots to chat with you about on this week. So let's get right to it. Grab your coffee mugs and join us. If we were having coffee today, I would tell you...I have a super packed weekend of holiday fun in store. Tonight I am hosting our Moms Run This Town Holiday Party and looks like we have a record turnout. I've missed seeing everyone while recovering from my hamstring/hip thing and will be great to catch … [Read more...]
Ultimate Fitness Lover’s Holiday Giveaway
I am really excited to share my Ultimate Fitness Lover's Holiday Giveaway with you today. I've got some fun gear to take you from the gym to the run to recover and repeat. Let's take a look inside this fantastic giveaway that one of my readers will win. Keep it for yourself or gift it away to a bestie. Ultimate Fitness Lover's Holiday Giveaway Let's take a look into what my winner will receive in this Ultimate Fitness Lover's Giveaway this holiday season. Crossrope Get lean set Down load … [Read more...]
Protein Packed Cinnamon Rum Raisin Pancakes Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Hope everyone had a fantastic fun and family filled Thanksgiving. I have an easy and oh so delish holiday breakfast idea for you. These Protein Packed Cinnamon Rum Raisin Pancakes are perfect for a house full of guests or just keep them all for yourself. Protein Packed Cinnamon Rum Raisin Pancakes I was looking for an easy way to up my pancake game this week and I found it. While these sound like they might be super indulgent, … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Thanksgiving Week Wrap Up
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down wrapping up Thanksgiving Week over here. Wow this was either the longest week or the shortest week. I am not sure. Anyway, here's my run down. Thanksgiving week wrap up Monday- Peloton 30 m + 60 min strength training + PT exercises Hitting it hard Monday with a Peloton class followed by strength training. Working on strengthening those hamstrings with some one legged leg presses. PT exercises in the afternoon. Tuesday- 2 Peloton … [Read more...]
Runfessions Black Friday Edition
It's the last Friday of the month and that means it's time for a Runfessions post with Marcia. Not even Black Friday can stop these baring of the soles (souls) posts. What's an injured runner to do for a Runfessions post? I am going to use it to whine a little. Here it goes. Runfessions Black Friday Edition I Runfess...It's been 5 weeks since my last run. That is like 5 months in "runner time". I am doing everything I can to speed up my healing from PT exercises to cupping to dry needling … [Read more...]
Thankful For The Many Gifts That Running Has Given Me
On this Thanksgiving week, I have so much to be thankful for. Although I am currently healing from a running related injury, I am so very thankful for the many gifts running has given me over the years. Fitness There is something about running on a regular basis that keeps me in shape in a different way than any other type of cardio. Maintaining a strong run base, makes me feel strong and able to take on other fitness challenges like relay races and triathlons. Years ago when I first heard … [Read more...]
West African Peanut Soup Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am all about soups the last few weeks and can not wait to share my new favorite one with you today. I have long been intrigued by West African Peanut Soup but never really new what it was until now. Let m tell you, this one is going to be on repeat this fall and winter. West African Peanut Soup I had seen a couple versions of West African Peanut Soup floating around and decided it was time to give it try. Basically, its a crazy … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Looking on The Bright Side
Thanks for joining Kim and Me for the Weekly Run Down. While I am kind of bummed about the no running thing for now. At least I have answers and a plan of action. See here if you missed that post. I am looking on the bright side this week because I have lots to be thankful for. Looking on the bright side Monday 45 min Peloton + stretch + 60 min strength training Cycling does not seem to bother my hamstring and hip. Bright side right!? Starting to add in some more focused hip exercises … [Read more...]
Fast Friday- Stretch Smart Infrared Sauna and Stretch Review
When I heard about Stretch Smart opening by me, I knew it sounded like a place I needed to check out ASAP. Being injured, I was especially interested in finding out what this infrared sauna and stretch place could do for me. Here's a quick recap of my visit this week to the Arlington, Virginia location. Stretch Smart Infrared Sauna and Stretch A session at Stretch Smart is an hour long dose of infrared therapy. Here's how it works. Your session starts with a 30 minute infrared sauna … [Read more...]
Injury Report and Update
Thank you all for reaching out and for expressing your concern about my recent running injury. Thought it would just be easiest to share my status in a post. After a few weeks of having some moderate hip and Psoas pain, I decided it was time to get it checked out. Injury Report and Update After an uneventful run almost 4 weeks ago, I started to feel some intense muscle pain in the front of my left thigh. I initially did not think much of it. Over the course of the next few days, it got … [Read more...]
