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Summer Bucket List-Fitness and Family

06/20/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Summer bucket list

Summer came roaring in this week with a vengeance here in the DC area.  Hazy, hot and humid that's what we have for the next few months. While those weather conditions are not my favorite, they won't stop me from making my Summer Bucket List. There are definitely a few things I hope to do this summer. Summer Bucket List -Fitness and Family Destination Race: Chicago Rock n Roll weekend here I come. I have not been to Chicago in over 20 years! So when I heard that some of the blogger crew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy living, Running, triathlon Tagged With: family, fitness, summer bucket list

Build Your Summer Fitness Essentials Box

05/22/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Fitness Essentials box

Now that spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, I am excited to be outdoors more enjoying all of my favorite activities. Triathlon training is in full swing which means I need to plan ahead to make sure I have everything I need to crush my workouts. I've assembled a fitness essentials box to keep in my car filled with all my gear and post workout must haves. This post is sponsored by Kleenex but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Summer Fitness Essentials … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy living, Product Reviews, Running, triathlon Tagged With: essentials, fitness, Kleenex wet wipes, summer

End Of The Year Goals

12/15/2017 by Deborah Brooks

End Of The Year Goals

It's never too late to set a few small goals right?! While I have not quite nailed down my goals for 2018 yet, I do have 5 small goals I'd like to achieve by the End Of The Year. End Of The Year Goals Get Extra Rest That annoying calf/shin issue that forced me to DNS last week, is on it's way to healing. I plan to give it lots of extra rest and a chance to heal completely. I have been burning the candle at both ends the last few weeks and that is a set up for injury for me. I am not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Running Tagged With: end of the year goals, fitness, Goals

Where will your water take you this summer #SparklingDetox

08/11/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Where will your water take you

This post is sponsored by Fit Approach on behalf of Gerolsteiner. All opinions are my own. So far my summer has been all about getting out and enjoying "all the things." From running, to swimming to biking I am trying to be outside as much as possible enjoying all the activities I love. With this crazy humidity, it can be challenging to stay fueled and properly hydrated. I was excited to have the opportunity to try out Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water to see how it held up to my weekly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Product Reviews Tagged With: fitness, sparkling detox, sparkling water, water

Weekly Wrap hello August

08/06/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Weekly Wrap| Summer's Back

Wow this week really seemed to fly by for me! I thought it would feel odd not to have something to be training for but it's actually kind of liberating. I'm joining in with Hoho, Tricia and guest host Heather for Weekly Wrap hello August. Weekly Wrap Hello August The great thing about posting workout photos to Instagram everyday is that I don't forget what I do. I am feeling back on track this week and a lot less tired. Let's take a look at how my week went down. Sunday-We had a huge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Running, Weekly Wrap, workouts Tagged With: August, fitness, running, weekly wrap

Favorite Fitness Photos July

08/04/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Favorite Fitness Photos July

Happy Friday Friends! Just looking back on some of my favorite fitness photos from July and thought it would be fun to share them today for the Friday Five. I was amazed how many photos I took this month and it was hard to choose just 5 to share today. I started July off with a weekend at the Jersey Shore. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed an early morning run on the beach. We couldn't let July 4th go by without a run into DC. Our group is loving this 5 miler into the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Running Tagged With: fitness, photos

Favorite Winter Fitness & Fun Activities

01/20/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Wiinter fitness and fun|Friday five

Nothing beats summer weather. Being outside in the sun and the warmth just makes me happy inside and out. Recently though, I've come to appreciate more of what winter has to offer. I am learning to embrace the cold and find the fitness fun winter has to offer as well. Sharing a few of my favorite winter fitness fun activities today with the Friday Five friends. Favorite Winter Fitness Fun Running Of course! I have really come to embrace and enjoy running in the winter. I would so much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Running Tagged With: fitness, Friday Five, fun, winter, winter fitness and fun

Ageless Fitness: Women’s Views on Fitness As They Age-Pt.1

12/28/2016 by Deborah Brooks

ageless|fitness|women|aging

Looking back on one of my favorite posts from 2016 today. Hope you will take a moment to check it out. Recently while looking at the women in my Moms Run This Town group, I realized that not only do we come in all shapes and sizes but we also have quite an age range among us. I began wondering how women's views on fitness change as they age. With women in their 20's and women into their late 50's, I find it so interesting that there are many common themes as well as differing perspectives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy living, Running, workouts Tagged With: age, aging, changes, fit life, fitfluential, fitness, health, healthy living, running, Sweat Pink, views, women

17 Ways To Start Off 2017 on a Healthier Note

12/21/2016 by Deborah Brooks

17 ways to start of 2017 on a healthier note|healthy tips

I am not a New Year's Resolution girl for many of the reasons I stated here last year however I do like to think about small ways that I can enhance my health on a daily basis. I've compiled a quick and easy list of 17 ways to start off 2017 on a healthier note. Many of them I already do and many I am going to try to do more myself in the coming year. 17 Ways to Start Off 2017 on a Healthier Note Meal Plan  Get more Sleep Schedule Workouts in your weekly calendar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy living Tagged With: 2017, fitness, health, healthy tips

5 Things To Love About Thanksgiving

11/18/2016 by Deborah Brooks

5 Things to love about Thanksgiving

Happy Friday! Jumping in on the new Friday Five fun today with 5 Things to Love About Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays and it was hard to narrow it down to 5 reasons but here goes: 5 Things To Love About Thanksgiving Fitness I love a great race on Thanksgiving morning and I will be participating in the Bethesda Turkey Chase 10K. Not only is it a great way to get a head start on those extra calories I am going to consume but it's the perfect way to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living Tagged With: family, fitness, food, football, Friday Five, friends, racing, running, Thanksgiving

Friday Fitness Finds on Groupon- Retail Therapy Anyone?

08/26/2016 by Deborah Brooks

Groupon fitness finds

Thanks to Groupon for sponsoring this post. All opinions are as always my own. Happy Friday! I have had the craziest, busiest week and I have to admit I am a little stressed. What's one of my favorite things to do when I am stressed? A little retail therapy of course! Naturally, I also want to find great deals. I headed over to Groupon to check out their huge array of fitness finds. I am sharing a of my favorite fitness deals today. Friday Fitness Finds on Groupon These Fitness humor tanks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Friday Five, Healthy living, Product Reviews, Running Tagged With: air bed, fashion, fitness, Friday Five, Groupon, headphones, hydration

5 Fitness Finds on Groupon Coupons

07/15/2016 by Deborah Brooks

5 Fitness Finds on Groupon Coupons

This post is sponsored by Groupon however, all opinions are my own. Happy Friday everyone! Whew this has been a crazy week for me over here. Aside from exercising, one of my favorite ways to destress is a little "retail therapy". Is there anything better than finding great Fitness Finds at great prices? I know! Can you really ever have too many workout clothes? (Don't answer!) You are probably already aware of  Groupon but did you know Groupon Coupons has a ton of free coupons available … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Product Reviews, Running Tagged With: fitness, Fitness finds, Friday Five, Groupon Coupon, shopping, sponsored

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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…

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As most of my regular readers are aware, I’ve been working hard to come back from my hamstring/hip injury. The holiday season is one of my favorite times to race. I love the costumes, the festive atmosphere, the families that come out and run together. I was not about to let my injury ruin all […]

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7 Healthy Vegetarian Soups to Eat This Winter

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Soup season is upon us! For me, there is nothing better than coming in from a cold run and enjoying a nice piping hot bowl of goodness to warm me up from the inside out. I am sharing my favorite 7 Healthy Vegetarian Soups to […]

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