Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Jump Into a Swim Class

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Happy Wednesday! Injury update: My foot is feeling a lot better and I've started running again slowly but surely. I am taking it one step at a time (literally) but I am feeling very hopeful that I am on my way back! You may have seen that I've also decided to jump back into a few Sprint Triathlon races this year. The swim has always been a cause of anxiety for me. I know I am a strong swimmer, but I always get nervous on race day. When I noticed that my gym was offering a Master Swim Class, I … [Read more...]

My Favorite Tomato Sauce

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Happy Meatless Monday friends! I am traveling to Indiana University today for a parent orientation with my daughter so I have a short post for you. I am sharing one of my favorite go to recipes, my Favorite Tomato Sauce. It's not just any sauce-it's jam packed with tons of veggie goodness. The best part is that the veggies are hidden so if you have any picky eaters in your house, they probably won't notice them at all. Please join Tina Muir and I for this week's Meatless Monday recipes. Share … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Coffee Date-March Edition

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Wow I can't believe it is March already! Welcome to the Ultimate Coffee Date! We had so many new friends join last month and I hope we have even more this time. Please join Coco, Lynda and me to sit down, catch up and dish about anything that's going on in your life. Grab your coffee or tea and pull up a chair, stay awhile.... If we were having coffee, I would tell you... I just got back from a fabulous week in The Caribbean with my husband. In case you missed all of my IG photos, we had a … [Read more...]

Go “Nakd”-Healthy Snacking

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I was really excited when I was offered the opportunity to review a sample box of Nakd Bars as I had never seen them before and I am always on the hunt for healthier snacks. The idea behind Nakd Bars (a young UK company ) is simple. Their snack bars are designed to bring health conscious consumers an unprocessed, clean whole foods option that is easy to take on the go. First, I was amazed by how many varieties they had. I was sent a box of 13 different flavors. What's in them?? "With … [Read more...]

Move, Nourish & Believe- Lorna Jane Fit Challenge

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For the last month, I have been participating in the Lorna Jane Fit Challenge through my affiliation with Sweat Pink. I thought I would update you on my experience and tell you a little more about her program. I don't do "diets" this is not a diet nor is it an extreme workout challenge. I am currently 5 weeks into the 12 week program. There are 3 components: Move, Nourish & Believe. The philosophy behind the challenge is: Move your body and live an active life. Nourish your body with … [Read more...]

Curried Lentil Soup-Meatless Mondays

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Hi all! Happy March! Sorry if I've been a little MIA this past week, but if you didn't see my numerous FB and IG posts, I was off on a little Caribbean getaway with the hubs. I tried to stay offline a little and just enjoy the warmth. I will be talking more about my trip in the Ultimate Coffee Date Link up this Saturday. By the way, if you've never participated it's a blast you can find the details above. After a week of eating (a lot) of my trip, I am looking forward to getting back on my … [Read more...]

5 Reasons To Try A Tri

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This week's Friday Five link up is a "free" topic-oh the possibilities!! A few years back (2006) I did my first tri race. I loved it and I felt like a rock star afterwards. I continued to do them for a few years and then I just sort of got burnt out and stopped. It's been a few years now but I've decided to jump back into them. Here's why: 1.  Everyone likes a challenge-Training for a tri race is a challenge. It's way harder than doing a plain old running event. Most likely you are already … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Muffins with Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts

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I've heard so much about Hemp Hearts the past few months and honestly I think I was the only vegetarian who had never tried them. I was offered a sample of Manitoba Hemp Hearts through my association with Sweat Pink and asked to create an original recipe with them. All opinions are my own. What are Hemp Hearts? First of all, Hemp is a species of Cannabis sativa. No, hemp is not the same as marijuana. So what to do with them?? First I tasted them plain and found them to have a mild … [Read more...]

Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

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Happy Monday everyone! Hope you are all surviving this freezing crazy weather we've been having lately. As you are reading this, my husband and I are off on a much needed island hopping adventure in the Caribbean. Stay tuned for pics of our adventures next week. Please join Tina Muir and I to link up some great Meatless meals for you today. We all love Chinese food but probably don't love the high sodium and fat content that often accompanies it. I love the idea of using veggies to … [Read more...]

5 Races on My Bucket List

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I was excited to see the topic for this week's Friday Five Linkup and tweaked it a little bit to be              5 Races on my Bucket list. Disney Princess Half How have I never done a Disney race? My kids have been there over 10 times and I've never run there. When they were younger I thought it was logistically challenging so I am going to need to get on that now they are teenagers. Bonus the medals are cute too! The Nation's Tri Ok so confession-I am terrified to swim in … [Read more...]

Are you Over Training?

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We fitness enthusiasts are a unique bunch. We've found our passion and nothing can keep us from reaching our fitness goals-or can it? You many have noticed that this Mother Runner hasn't been doing much running lately due to plantar issues that won't really go away. What I have been doing is everything else I can possibly think of to keep up my fitness. I have been spinning, swimming, kick boxing, strength training and  hot yoga. I've also noticed how exhausted I am the past few weeks. I … [Read more...]

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie-Meatless Monday

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Why should meat eaters have all the fun? I made a Shepherd's Pie for my family with meat a few weeks ago and I thought, "I can do this meatless"!  I've used the Beyond Meat crumbles again and they really hold up well. This recipe takes a bit longer to prepare than my usual ones but trust me, it's worth it. I made it last night for a potluck dinner and it was a big hit. Join Tina Muir and I for our Meatless Monday linkup! We hope you will check out some of the other great recipes listed below. … [Read more...]