Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Mother’s Day Gifts For Runners and Fitness Enthusiasts

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Although we can probably all agree that mothers should be honored and appreciated more than once a year, the official Mother's Day is next week. When my kids were small, I just wanted some peace and quiet away from everyone and some time to myself. Now that my kids are older, I wish for more time with the whole family together. Funny how that happens! I am offering up ideas to pamper all the moms in your life. Mother's Day Gifts For Runners and Fitness Enthusiasts Mani/Pedi gift … [Read more...]

Southwestern Tortilla Frittata Pie & Your Guide to Cinco De Mayo Deliciousness

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. In case you need more reasons to eat tacos, guacamole and salsa laden foods, Cinco De Mayo is quickly approaching. I take that as reason to take Taco Tuesday to a new level. Today, I am sharing my Southwestern Frittata Pie and few other Cinco De Mayo faves to give you some inspiration to celebrate all week long. Southwestern Tortilla Frittata Pie This meal came about, as many of my recipes do, by opening the fridge and seeing what … [Read more...]

Weekly Run Down Welcome Run and New Running Friends

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Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. We are loving all of the participation and interaction from all of our fit friends. This week was insanely busy for me & just flew by. It ended on a high note though with a fun Welcome run and meeting new friends. Here's how my week went down. Welcome Run and New Running Friends Monday- 60 m strength training + 30 m HITT Peloton class + 3 mile afternoon walk That interval spin class kicked my butt! Took a nice afternoon walk … [Read more...]

What I learned about comfort zones from my girls on the run team

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I am the first to admit, I am pretty comfortable in my comfort zone. I really had not given this much thought, until yesterday, while coaching my girls on the run team.  Our lesson was about comfort zones and how to stretch them. I learned a lot about myself from listening to them talk about what makes them uncomfortable. Comfort Zones Having the naivety of an 11 year old girl affords you some leeway on where you feel comfortable and what causes you stress. My 6th grade girls were not … [Read more...]

Runners Thoughts From A Stoplight

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Most of my runs take place with my MRTT crew on the beautiful trails surrounding our neighborhood. For the most part, we can cross through the intersections with a brief pause to check for traffic. There are, however, 2 busy intersections we frequent where we are required to wait. So what's a runner to do at the stoplight? Stop and stretch? Keep moving? Runners thoughts From a Stoplight Noticing all of the different movements my running friends were doing at the stoplight got me thinking … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Hope that everyone had a very nice and happy Passover and Easter weekend. Is it me or does this time of the year just feel insanely busy? I am always looking for quick and healthy meals to throw together on days like where I feel time crunched. That is just how this Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables came together. Sheet Pan Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Vegetables Over the years, a few of you have commented that you are … [Read more...]

Weekly Run Down NYC Style

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Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. We love having this space each week to share our accomplishments, our struggles and our friendships. Thanks for joining in to share you week in workouts. In case you missed all of my social posts this week, I spent a few days away with the hubs on a mini vacation. This Weekly Run Down is NYC Style. Weekly Run Down NYC Style Monday- 4 mile run and 60 min strength training I am pretty set in my schedule but I knew that I would be … [Read more...]

Namaste at Peloton NYC A super fan’s visit to the mother ship

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You may have noticed I have been a little Peloton obsessed since I got my bike about 5 months ago. I have been loving the cycle classes, yoga classes and  stretch classes. I have also become "enamored" with my fave instructor Denis. I take both his cycle and yoga classes religiously. When we planned  a quick getaway to NYC this week, I knew it was my chance to get into the Peloton NYC studio to take a live class and meet Denis of course. Visiting Peloton NYC To back up at bit, I had no … [Read more...]

Spring Race Bucket List and Nashville Notes City Running Guide

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Spring is the time of the year when there are so many fun races in so many different places. How does one ever decide which ones to run? It sure seems like they are all on the same weekends too. I've come up with a little spring race bucket list of my own of races I'd love to run someday. Spring Race Bucket List New York City Half Although I live pretty close to NYC, I have never run a race there. The New York City half has been on my radar for a few years. I threw my name into the … [Read more...]

The Best Oatmeal Banana Pumpkin Muffins

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Just when you think you can't possibly have enough muffins recipes, I am here to tell you that you don't want to miss this one. These Oatmeal Banana Pumpkin Muffins are full of all the good stuff without any added white sugar or white flour. They are my new favorite!   Oatmeal Banana Pumpkin Muffins I knew I wanted to make a "healthier" muffin and get rid of the white flour and white sugar without sacrificing taste. After … [Read more...]

Weekly Run Down Recovery Week

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Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. We are really enjoying connecting with so many new friends and supporting them along the way on their fitness and running journeys. This week was all about recovery for me. I did not realize how much I really needed a few days of less activity until I took them. I am glad I did. Here's my Weekly Run Down Recovery Week. Weekly Run Down Recovery Week Monday- 15 min elliptical + stretching and abs 60 min Skipped my morning Peloton … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear-There’s More In Your Gym Bag Than You Think

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  There is lots of talk about Spring Cleaning your house, your wardrobe or your nutrition but have you ever thought about Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear? I mean actually cleaning it? I am one of those people who always wipes down gym machines before I get on them and I open the bathroom door with a paper towel. Yup, I  am that girl!  However, some of my other gym habits might need cleaning up a bit. This is for both of us. (This is an update of a previously published … [Read more...]