I had the opportunity to spend last weekend at the Rock Your Sol Yoga Retreat in Rock Hall, Maryland. My friends and I heard about this 2 day yoga retreat experience and thought it would be a fabulous girls weekend getaway. We were right! Rock Your Sol Yoga Retreat The Rock Your Sol yoga retreat was sponsored by Angela from Sol Yoga studio out of the Philadelphia area. With the activities beginning on Friday afternoon, we headed out to Rock Hall, Maryland. After our 2 hour drive from the … [Read more...]
My Favorite Washington DC Monument Running Route
Admittedly, as someone who lives just a few miles outside of city, I rarely go into town to run. Traffic, logistics, time commitment all keep me from enjoying the beauty of Washington DC as often as I could and should. Every time I do run there, I am always blown away by it's beauty and majesty. I am sharing my favorite Washington DC Monument Running Route along with the best photos spots of course. Washington DC Monument Run Route This is a 7 mile run that can easily be shortened to a 5 … [Read more...]
Weekly Run Down Wine Country Getaway
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...]
