Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. Took advantage of my empty nesting situation and joined my husband for a few days in California. We spent a few days eating and drinking ourselves happy in the Wine Country of Napa Valley with some friends.Wine Country Getaway Monday- 30 min interval Peloton class + 90 min kick boxing/strength training + 2 mile walk Knowing I was going to have some long travel days this week, I was determined to hit it hard this Monday. See what I … [Read more...]
Eat, Play, Run Aspen, Colorado
It's time for another edition of my Eat, Play, Run series. This one is all about Aspen, Colorado. The hubs and I had a mini vacation that was jam packed with activities and eats.Eat, Play, Run Aspen, Colorado If you have never been to Aspen, it's a considered to be one of the best ski resorts in the country as well as a year round vacation destination. It's full of fabulous restaurants, a thriving art scene and an abundance of outdoor activities to meet every interest. Aspen is a short … [Read more...]
How To Pack For an Active Summer Weekend Getaway with A Carry On Bag
Happy Friday Fit Friends! I admit, I can be a serious over packer. I mean, who doesn't like to have options? Alas, traveling is not what it used to be. Checking bags nowadays is more of a gamble than it's worth. Much to my husband's delight, I have worked on my packing skills. I have come up with a plan to pack for an active weekend getaway and fit it everything in a carry on. Here's how to do it.Pack for an active summer weekend getaway with a carry on bag Expert vacation packing starts … [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...]
Sightseeing highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls
I had so much to recap about the Ragnar Niagara falls race itself here and here that I did not have a chance to tell you all about the amazing sightseeing highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls. I had just over a day in each of the cities to check out as much as I could. Here are a few of my favorite snapshots.Sightseeing Highlights from Toronto and Niagara Falls Toronto, Canada We arrived in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon before the Ragnar race. Super easy flight from DC is less than … [Read more...]
Part 2 Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls
I am still on a high and still recovering from last weekend's Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls. This post picks up in the middle of the night on Friday after our second round of runs for van 2. In case you missed the first half of the recap you can find it here.Part 2 Ragnar Relay Niagara Falls Picking up where we left off-Van 2 had their second runs from about 12 am to 4 am on Friday night. One of the things we did differently this time was to get 2 hotel rooms near exchange 18. Our runners in … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Singapore Style
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. We are finishing up our epic trip to The Maldives and Singapore today. I can't wait to share more about our trip in another post but for now I am giving you a quick run down Singapore Style. Please forgive any weird formatting as I created this on my phone.Weekly Run Down Singapore Style Monday- Pool Bike Fitness ClassFirst time taking a spin class with an underwater bike. Interesting concept for sure. All of the resistance comes from … [Read more...]
Travel Essentials for Long Flights
Summer travel season is upon us! Air travel really is not what it used to be is it? With long security lines, frequent flight delays and smaller airline seats, it takes some prior planning to help make your flight as comfortable as possible. I have compiled a list of my must have travel essentials for long flights. Let's take a peek in my travel bag.Travel Essentials for Long Flights I start off with a hanging cosmetic bag that can attach on the airplane door or in an airport bathroom. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Recap
Running a race in Philadelphia has been on my bucket list for a long time. When I heard a few of my running friends talking about the Philadelphia Half Marathon, I was not about to have FOMO. Given the fact that it was on my husband's birthday weekend, it was the perfect time to return to his old stomping grounds and plan a weekend with friends to celebrate.Philadelphia Half Marathon If you are a regular reader around here, you are aware that I was not exactly in half marathon shape. A … [Read more...]
5 Things To Love About A Weekend In NYC
Living in the DC area, we are certainly situated nicely to visit so many other cities on the eastern seaboard. Last weekend, the hubs and I took a quick weekend trip to NYC. It had been a while since I had visited and I forgot how much there was to love during our weekend in NYC.5 Things to love about a Weekend in NYC Walking One of the best thing about visiting NYC is that you can walk almost everywhere and anywhere. I logged about 5 miles of walking each day. Living in the suburbs, … [Read more...]
Oh The Places You Will Go…Favorite Running Cities
It would be impossible to pick just one favorite city to run in! I've always believed the best way to see a city is on foot and why not put those feet into running shoes and log some miles? Sharing a few snapshots of my favorite running cities.Oh the places you will go...Favorite running cities Chicago Even though it was pouring down rain for most of my stay in Chicago, I loved running the Rock n Roll 5K and 10K there last summer. Of course, the race and the run were made even better … [Read more...]
Highlights from Our Alaska Cruise
I am still a little jet lagged and still riding high from all the adventures of the last two weeks in Alaska. While it's impossible to recount all the beauty, adventure, activity and majesty of Alaska in one short post, I'm going to give you some of the highlights from our Alaska cruise.Highlights from our Alaska Cruise After a long flight, we arrived in Vancouver where our Seabourn Cruise would begin. In case you missed it, I started off with a fabulous City Running Tour in Vancouver. A … [Read more...]
