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...]
Weekly Run Down Feeling hot hot hot
I Thanks for joining Kim and me for The Weekly Run Down. We are loving all of the fantastic participation and encouragement for our fellow fitness lovers. All I can say about this week is I am feeling hot hot hot. It is going to be a long summer around here! We are on day 12 of temps over 90 degrees and this week ahead looks like another scorcher. This anti early bird may have to adjust her ways a tad this week.Monday-45 min Peloton + 60 m strength training + 10 min Peloton core + 15 min … [Read more...]
June Runfessions Too Soon to complain about summer?
It's the last Friday of the month and that means it's time to join in on the June Runfessions with Marcia. A post to vent about all things running so let's get right to it. Is it too soon complain about summer heat?June Runfessions I Runfess summer running is just not my thing. We have had 10 days over 90 degrees so far with no end in sight. I have been attempting to get out earlier (8 am) but it's still such a struggle. So, too soon to start complaining about summer? On the bright side, … [Read more...]
Eat, Play, Run Singapore Edition
I realized that I have not had a chance to share some of the highlights from our recent Singapore trip. When I travel somewhere fun and different, I enjoy doing a "rundown" of sorts to recap some of my favorite meals, activities and of course runs. Today's Eat, Play, Run Singapore Edition will give you a taste of our few days in the fun city.Eat, Play, Run Singapore We had a whirlwind few days to enjoy Singapore on our recent family trip. These are some of my favorite parts of the … [Read more...]
Caprese Pesto Quesadilla Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am all about easy summer recipes that take advantage of seasonal veggies and fruits. Today's Caprese Pesto Quesadilla was created after I found myself starving post bike ride with not too many options in the house. At the end of the week, I try to use up what I have in some sort of yummy way. Some of my most favorite meals come about that way.Caprese Pesto Quesadilla Kind of a pizza, kind of a grilled cheese, this Caprese Pesto … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Hello Summer!
Hello Summer! Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. We are loving all the participation we are having in these posts every weekend. Having such a strong group of women to support and be supported by each week is something I look forward to each Sunday.Hello Summer! Monday- 30 min Peloton + 60 min strength training + 10 min core Hitting hard Monday again. Sets the tone for the week for me to get moving on Mondays. In case you missed my Meatless Monday recipe this … [Read more...]
