Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Weekly Wrap “Ragnover” It’s real

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Glad to be back with the Wendy & Hoho for the Weekly Wrap this week. I feel like I am finally catching up after last weekend's Ragnar Napa Valley. There is a real period of let down and maybe even sadness after an epic adventure such as this. Because the race was cancelled last year due to fires, we had been planning this one for almost 2 years. Ragnover it's real Sunday- wine tasting This actually required lots of energy! The perfect way to end our epic adventures. Monday- … [Read more...]

Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley Run Eat Repeat

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Thanks for popping back in to read the Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley race recap. In case you missed the first half, you can find it here. I've still got a lot to share so let's pick right up where we left off. Part 2 Ragnar Napa Valley Race Recap My second leg just over 4 miles in Santa Rosa, CA was pretty uneventful unless you count smelling tons of pot the whole run. I was also surprised by how many crosswalks we had to navigate between 8:30-9:30 pm and how dark the route was. I am not used … [Read more...]

Ragnar Napa Valley- Will Run For Wine Part 1

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Trying to recap The Ragnar Napa Valley race in one post is quite the monumental task. So much happens, running and otherwise, during the 36 hour adventure that it is difficult to summarize. I am going to do my best to give you a snapshot. In case you are not familiar, a typical Ragnar race is a team of 12 runners (or 6 ultra) who run 3 times each in a period of 36 hours to cover 200 or so miles. Sound a little wacky? Maybe it is but it sure is the best kind of wacky. Ragnar Napa Valley-Will … [Read more...]

November Ultimate Coffee Date Ragnar Edition

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Thanks for joining Coco and me for the Ultimate Coffee Date Ragnar Edition. These are always my favorite posts to read and write. I've got lots to catch up on today so please grab your mugs and join us. Ultimate Coffee Date Ragnar Edition If we were having coffee I would tell you,... I am currently somewhere between San Francisco and Napa Valley running our 200 mile Ragnar race. My first leg is a 3.5 ish mile run over this Golden Gate bridge. How cool is that? Hoping it's not too foggy and I … [Read more...]

Wrapping Up A Busy October

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Wow this month has been super busy! Between juggling some last minute issues with Ragnar, planning our MRTT holiday party and organizing our girls on the run end of the season events, I am a little overwhelmed at the moment. I did, however, get in most of my usual workouts this week. I am wrapping up a busy October with Hoho and Wendy. Wrapping up a busy October Sunday- Hot yoga class Now that it's cooler out, I am loving adding back in more hot yoga classes especially the day after a … [Read more...]

October Runfessions

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This past month totally flew by for me! I cannot believe it's time for the October Runfessions already but here we go let's do this. I've got a few things to Runfess this month. October Runfessions I Runfess... I could not be more excited for our Ragnar Napa Valley race next weekend. This same race was cancelled last year due to the fires in the wine country area. So, technically we have been planning this epic weekend for over a year. Flights are booked, bags are packed, running shoes on … [Read more...]

How To Pack For A Destination Relay Race

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For this notorious over packer, packing for a relay race can be quite a challenge. I like options! What can I say? Packing for a Destination Relay Race can present even more of a test. Next week, I will jetting off to San Fran with my running besties to take on Ragnar Napa Valley. As this is my 4th relay race, I've finally come up with a winning packing system. How To Pack For A Destination Relay Race Packing for a destination relay race has a few extra challenges. Carry on because no one … [Read more...]

Weekly Wrap Hello Fall It’s about time!

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Jumping in for another edition of the Weekly Wrap. It seemed like summer was never going to end around here but finally it did. Thursday night we went to bed in summer and woke up Friday to fall. Hello Fall! I have been waiting for you. Weekly Wrap Hello Fall It's about time Here is a quick recap of how my week of workouts went down. Sunday-Vinyasa yoga Loving vinyasa yoga the day after a long run. Perfect way to end the weekend and I found a little friend. Monday- 60 min strength … [Read more...]

5 Fabulous Ways To Show Your Feet Some Love & Oofos review

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Happy Friday friends! For those of us that are runners, our feet sure take a beating on a daily basis. After having plantar fasciitus a few times, I've come up with some sure fire ways to take care of my feet. I'm sharing my 5 Fabulous Ways to show your feet some love. I will also be sharing a quick review of Oofos Original sport sandals. I received a pair of OOfos  to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro here. All opinions are my own. 5 Fabulous … [Read more...]

What do real Mother Runners eat for their pre run breakfasts?

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Food is a common topic amongst the ladies in our Moms Run This Town group. While hitting the pavement,  we frequently talk about what we have eaten before our runs, what we plan to eat after our runs and basically all of our favorite foods. Recently, we were comparing what we all like to eat for our pre run breakfasts. Thought it would be fun to share what real mother runners eat and also hear what my readers eat before their long runs. What do real mother runners eat pre run While some … [Read more...]

Weekly Wrap Hello October

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I always feel like October starts off the crazy busy fall schedule for me and this year is no different. Joining in on the weekly wrap and saying Hello October with a quick snapshot of my week. Hello October Monday- early strength training 60 min. + Empty Bowls charity event Got in a quick strength training session. Legs were still quite tired from the Rock The Creek Relay the day before. Had the opportunity to attend a unique charity event to benefit the National Capital Area Food … [Read more...]

Rock The Creek Relay Race

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With our Ragnar Napa Valley race quickly approaching, our team thought The Rock The Creek Relay would be a fun practice race. While there were many aspects to this relay that were fabulous, there were a few things I thought could use some improvement. Rock The Creek Relay Most of the Rock The Creek Relay takes place in the beautiful Rock Creek Park right outside of Washington, DC. Teams of either 6 or 3 (Ultra team) take on ~27 miles of running. There are 6 running legs split into 4-5 mile … [Read more...]