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It was Hot, it was Sweaty, it was Hard…The Revovle DC Blogger Ride

04/14/2014 by Deborah Brooks

It was Hot, it was Sweaty, it was Hard…The Revovle DC Blogger Ride

April 14, 2014 What a Fun Idea! I was so excited to be invited the the 2nd annual Revolve DC Blogger Ride! I have been to Revolve DC a couple of times before and really enjoyed their ride. This seemed like a great opportunity to meet some other DC Bloggers that I chit chat with on twitter and have an amazing workout at the same time.  Described on their website http://www.revolvefitness.com/ The Extended Body Ride: Cardio...Strength...Flexibility...Everything you need in one … [Read more...]

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Can you be overweight and fit?

04/10/2014 by Deborah Brooks

I caught a segment on ABC News Wednesday night that really got me thinking about this question: "Can you be overweight and fit?" This story quotes Dr. Carl Lavie- A New Orleans, Cardiologist, "it’s much more important to be fit than it is to be thin if you’re trying to improve long-term health".   By ABC News   Apr 9, 2014 7:19pm                                        (Photo Credit: ABC News)   Roger Juneau, 61, had a heart attack 20 years ago and … [Read more...]

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“Zoodles & Squoodles”

04/08/2014 by Deborah Brooks

“Zoodles & Squoodles”

"Zoodles & Squoodles" aka Zucchini and Squash ribbons of "pasta"   This is a super easy and fast not to mention low calorie alternative to pasta. Here's what you will need:   2 large zucchini & 2 large squash 1 package of baby spinach 1 pint of tomatoes ( I used "one sweet tomato" but you can use any type of tomato) I halved the tomatoes 1 can of diced tomatoes (as needed) salt, pepper, garlic, oregano & red pepper to taste Parmasean Cheese to … [Read more...]

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Rent The Runway-If only Cinderella had known about this…

04/06/2014 by Deborah Brooks

Rent The Runway-If only Cinderella had known about this…

Ok so We've all been there-You have an event to go to and you are standing in your closet hating everything that you see and wondering why you ever bought half of it. Sound familiar? Like many women, I have trouble finding and fitting into dresses. I tend to wear drastically different sizes on the top and bottom. This makes for a challenge when searching for dresses. I usually require alterations. I've been wanting to try Rent The Runway for a while now and had been stalking their website … [Read more...]

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What happens in Vegas…A weekend at Canyon Ranch @ The Venetian Las Vegas

04/01/2014 by Deborah Brooks

What happens in Vegas…A weekend at Canyon Ranch @ The Venetian Las Vegas

My husband was heading to Las Vegas for a big political conference so of course I tagged along to  get in on the fun. I spent my days checking out all of the classes and a few spa services at Canyon Ranch @ The Venetian. It was a tough job but somebody needed to do it. Here's a recap of my experiences.   Woke up early Thursday morning (thank you jet lag) so I was ready to maximize my spa time. The Canyon Ranch Spa is hidden away inside the Venetian Hotel straddling both the Palazzo … [Read more...]

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My new found love of Hot yoga & Is there any benefit to it anyway?

03/25/2014 by Deborah Brooks

My new found love of Hot yoga & Is there any benefit to it anyway?

Over the years, I've tried to like yoga-I've tried really hard. I wanted to like it. I really did. I thought it would be a great compliment to running.  I couldn't get into the visualization and all of the "Kumbaya". A few years back, an instructor talked about taking all of your problems and putting them into a box and leaving that box at the door. For real?? Sorry sweetheart who's got a box that big? Well you get the drift-I wasn't finding what I was looking for and what I was finding didn't … [Read more...]

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Rock N Roll USA- 3 Very different runners, 3 very different races

03/20/2014 by Deborah Brooks

Rock N Roll USA- 3 Very different runners, 3 very different races

Rock N Roll USA-3 Runners, 3 Races I had the amazing opportunity to be the "Ambassador of Rock" for the Rock N Roll USA Marathon/Half Marathon on March 15th.  Thought it would be interesting to track 3 very different runners and their race experiences. We'll take a look at their training, expectations and outcomes.   THE RUNNERS Eric Whitaker Hometown: Fairfax, VA PRs:     Mile – 5:21     5K – 17:40    4 M – 24:18     10K – 39:01     10 M – … [Read more...]

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Rock n Roll USA Marathon & Half Twitter Party

03/15/2014 by Deborah Brooks

Rock n Roll USA Marathon & Half Twitter Party

I've had the amazing opportunity to be the Ambassador of Rock for the Wash Dc Rock n Roll Marathon and Half Marathon this year. I can't believe race weekend is finally here! After such a rough winter here in DC, the weather is looking amazing for Saturday.   I will be co-hosting a Post Race Twitter Party with Erin of Run with Erin and Erika of MCM Mama on Sunday, March 16 at 8 pm   Here's all the info you need to know to jump in:   When: Sunday, March 16th   … [Read more...]

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Reston 10 Miler-My view from the Finish Line

03/04/2014 by Deborah Brooks

Reston 10 Miler-My view from the Finish Line

I was looking forward to this race today as I have never done it and I heard it was great. I registered back in December and was planning on using it as a training run for upcoming half marathons. I’m in week 5 of no running due to the stress fracture so there was no way this was happening for me. Given that a bunch of my MRTT friends were running the race, I decided to volunteer instead so I could be with them in spirit and cheer them on as they finished. No matter how prepared I am, the … [Read more...]

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Running Rehab-Getting my Fix…sort of

03/04/2014 by Deborah Brooks

Running Rehab-Getting my Fix…sort of

“Hi my name is Deborah and it has been 14 days since my last run”… Walking into PT at Bodies in Motion in Falls Church, Va I was very down and not particularly thrilled about being there. I wanted to be outside with my friends-running.  I met my PT, Larry, a seasoned veteran of the PT world. He assured me that I would be back on the roads in a few weeks. He stressed that fact that being in such good shape when you get hurt really helps to speed up the process. Well, thanks for the compliment … [Read more...]

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Health(ier) Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken free strips (Vegetarian)

02/13/2014 by michaelpisner@gmail.com

I am always on the search for ways to make traditional menu items healthier and also vegetarian. With so many soy based products on the market now, this is easier than ever. This Caesar salad recipe has been in my family for years and it really cuts out some of the fat and calories that you normally find in traditional recipes. You will need: 1 tin of anchovies 3 garlic cloves ½ cup olive oil 2 egg whites juice of ½ lemon 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Pepper Parmagiano … [Read more...]

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Feeling sorry for myself

02/12/2014 by Deborah Brooks

Feeling sorry for myself

I pretty much spent the last 3 or 4 days feeling sorry for myself and repeating how this just wasn’t fair as I had been working so hard all winter. I then started to put it all in perspective and realized that in the big picture this really wasn’t so bad. It was only temporary. All runners get injuries and I will bounce back. I then began to freak about how I would maintain my fitness if I couldn’t run for 4-6 weeks. So the first week I jumped right back into spinning classes. I obsessively … [Read more...]

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Successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I’ve always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I’ve met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into.
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Hi, I’m Deborah

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. Read More…

Weekly Wrap Feeling Like I am Back On Track

Weekly Wrap Feeling Like I am Back On Track

I am joining in with Wendy and Hoho for another weekly wrap! I love having a place to keep a virtual training log of all of my workouts to look back on as a way to connect with other like minded fitness friends. This week, I am finally feeling like I am back on track […]

Appreciating The Little Things-Friday Faves

Appreciating The Little Things-Friday Faves

I have sure had one of those weeks! You know what I mean, your schedule gets all bolluxed up which stresses you out. The phone notifications keep coming and they are hard to keep up with. I over committed myself to a few events and my husband has been away all week. Ahh that felt […]

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