Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Weekly Wrap Strong Start to the New Year

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This week just completely flew by and here I am writing another Weekly Wrap to sum it all up. Joining in with Wendy and Hoho to share my week in workouts. After the holidays, I was ready to get back on track and keep up my strong start to the new year. This week, I had lots of fun trying new Peloton classes both on and off of the bike. Here is a peek at my week. Strong start to the new year Sunday- 10 min restorative yoga While technically a rest day for me, I did a 10 minute Peloton … [Read more...]

Weekly Wrap Hello 2019

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The first week of the New Year is in the books! Hello 2019 I am glad to see you. I love the start of new opportunities and blank pages in my calendar. I am so happy to be back on my regular schedule after vacation last week. Joining in on the Weekly Wrap with Wendy and Hoho to recap this first week of January. Weekly Wrap Hello 2019 Sunday- 3 mile run & 30 min Peloton class First run back from vacation always feels a little challenging but I could not wait to get back out there. Did a … [Read more...]

Weekly Wrap Joining the Peloton

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I have so enjoyed getting to know everyone better and connecting with so many more friends through the Weekly Wrap this year. Thanks Wendy and Hoho for hosting such an inspiring weekly link where we can all support and encourage each other. This week I am joining the peloton! Monday- 30 min elliptical + 60 min strength training Always the best way to start the week for me. Lots of upper body and abs today. Tuesday- 5 mile run and 1st Peloton class Today's run was one of the best I've had … [Read more...]

Add These Bodyweight Exercises At The End of Your Run

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So, think you are too busy to strength train and run? No time for the gym? No problem. In just a few minutes, you can add these  Bodyweight exercises to the end of your run.  No equipment needed.  (This post is an excerpt from an article first published in Women's Running) Body Weight Exercises to add onto your run Pick one or two to do after each run before you stretch.  10-15 reps of each. Dips Target: Triceps Fit Tip: Keeping shoulders relaxed and down, bend elbows backwards. Try … [Read more...]

My Year of Running 2018

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So much happens in a year of running doesn't it? I always find it so much fun to go back and take a look at my year of running and remind myself of all that I have accomplished and all of the memories associated with each race. There is always something to take away from each race and treasure. My Year of Running 2018 For The Love 10K Every year I sign up for this race and every single year it turns out to be the most freezing day. This year was no exception! It might be those … [Read more...]

Dashing Through December Weekly Wrap

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Time for another Weekly Wrap with Hoho and Wendy! Every week just seems to move in fast forward mode this time of the year doesn't it? I am Dashing through December this week again. Dashing through December Sunday-15K race Jingle all the way was a super fun holiday race and I was glad I opted in this year. Read the recap here. I think I may have to pull this outfit out one more time this week just for fun. It just kind of makes me smile and that's what the holiday season is all … [Read more...]

Give Good Vibes with Aftershokz

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I am kind of late to the game with the trendy, must have Aftershokz headphones. When I was offered a pair of Aftershokz Trekz Air as part of their #GiveGoodVibes campaign, I jumped at the chance to participate. After all, my favorite part of the holiday season is shopping for and giving out gifts that make other people smile. I was provided 2 pairs of Aftershokz headphones in exchange for an honest review as part of my BibRave Pro ambassadorship. All opinions are my own. These innovative … [Read more...]

Jingling All The Way- Holiday Fun Miles

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Just when the stress of the holiday season seems to be at its peak, the festive races appear to remind us all to lighten up and have some fun. Dressing up in holiday race attire just makes running so much more merry. Let's chat Jingling all the way! Jingling All The Way A friend of mine convinced me to sign up for this 15K last week. (Or maybe I convinced her). Anyway, a few of our other friends were already registered and we figured, the more the merrier. I am usually a little leery of … [Read more...]

Weekly Wrap Holiday Hustle

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This was a crazy busy week with lots of Holiday Hustle! Fun but exhausting. I did my best to keep up my workouts and stay on track with exercise and eating well. Not always easy this time of the year is it? Joining in with Holly and Wendy to share my week. Holiday Hustle Monday- 30 min elliptical + 60 min strength training + 3 mile hilly afternoon walk I knew this week was going to be the start of my holiday hustle and I wanted to start my Monday off strong. Took advantage of a warm and … [Read more...]

Girl Power-Girls on the run 5K

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This week wrapped up the fall season of my Girls on the Run season with our 5K race. The 5K race is huge celebration of Girl Power where all the teams in our area come together to run and support each other. The program is quite popular in our area and our race had well over 2000 girls and their families. Girl Power Quick recap in case you are not familiar. Girls on the Run is an international program that runs for 12 weeks in both fall and spring. Girls from 3rd through 6th grade meet … [Read more...]

Wrapping up November

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Is it really December already!? November always seems to fly by for me. Between my birthday, my husband's birthday and Thanksgiving it's a busy one. Add in travel to Napa, Philadelphia and New York and it is quite a blur. Joining Hoho and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap Wrapping Up November. Wrapping Up November Sunday- rest day Spent the day helping the kids pack to head back to school. Sniff Sniff. I know the next 2 weeks will fly by and they will be home again. Monday-30 min elliptical + 60 … [Read more...]

Runfessions with the Ultimate Coffee Date

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Thanks for joining Coco and me for the Ultimate Coffee Date. This month, Runfessions and Friday Five all coincide so let's just combine them all into one big Runfessions with the Ultimate Coffee Date. The more the merrier right! I have lots to share this month so let's get right to it. Runfessions with the Ultimate Coffee Date If we were having coffee, I would Runfess and tell you... Tomorrow is our end of the season 5K race for the fall Girls on The Run Season.  I am so excited to … [Read more...]