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...]
Favorite Winter Fitness & Fun Activities
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...]
Ageless Fitness: Women’s Views on Fitness As They Age-Pt.1
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...]
17 Ways To Start Off 2017 on a Healthier Note
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...]
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...]
Friday Fitness Finds on Groupon- Retail Therapy Anyone?
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...]
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...]
How Running Is Like The Best Boyfriend Ever
While out running the other day, I was thinking about what it is that I love about running so much. Sure I love the health benefits and the way running helps me stay in shape, but there is so much more to running than that. I started to think about how How Running Is Like The Best Boyfriend Ever. Here's why: Running is always new and exciting Like a new boyfriend, running is always new and exciting. There is always a new place to run a new friend to run with and new races to sign up for. … [Read more...]
Learn, Run & Shop + Shoe Giveaway
Our local Road Runner Sports store has long been my go to for shoes and gear however, as I am quickly learning there is so much more going on. Road Runner Sports is a place to learn, run & shop. Last weekend, we had a private seminar on injury prevention and pre run stretching. Recap and demo here. Our Moms Run This Town group learned a lot of really practical advice to implement into our running routines. Road Runner loves to work with local groups to offer classes and seminars … [Read more...]
Taking It Down A Notch-Could you be overdoing it?
So lately I've seen a lot of posts about "how to stay on track past January" and "keep up those New Year's resolutions". That is all well and good for lots of people however, I notice there is a whole other group out there who, well, tend to go a little overboard. I am totally referring to myself here! Perhaps it's a good time to take it down a notch. Let me explain- I find myself surrounded by a highly motivated group of runner friends who are amazing inspiration. There is always a group of … [Read more...]
Part 2- Ageless Fitness: Women’s views on fitness as they age
Welcome to part 2 of my Ageless Fitness series. In my last post, I looked at how women in their 20's and 30's viewed fitness. Today I am talking with women in their 40's and 50's to see what fitness means to them and how their ideas on fitness may have changed as they have aged. Ageless Fitness:Women's views on fitness as they age What does fitness mean to you in your 40's? Meet Holly and Laura both moms in their 40's with children under 10. Laura: "Fitness in my 40s means perpetually … [Read more...]
Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work
Happy New Year everyone! It's that time again....We are seeing friends and family posting all kinds of New Year's Resolutions for 2016. But how many people actually stick with their goals? Not many according to most polls here and here. In fact, it appears that 1 in 3 goal setters have all but given up by the end of January. Here are a few reasons why I believe New Year's Resolutions don't work and a couple strategies to tilt the odds in your favor. [Tweet "Why #resolutions don't work & … [Read more...]
