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Appreciating The Little Things-Friday Faves

04/20/2018 by Deborah Brooks 42 Comments

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 good to get off of my chest. Anyway, today I am appreciating the little things that make me smile. Appreciating the little things that make me smile Enjoying coffee outside on the deck On one of those where it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living Tagged With: Friday faves, Friday Five, little things

CryoTherapy First Impressions

04/13/2018 by Deborah Brooks 61 Comments

CryoTherapy First Impressions

You all know I am up for trying just about anything! So, when I was offered the chance to experience a CryoTherapy session this week, I jumped at the chance. I know CryoTherapy has become quite "cool" amongst professional athletes and I was curious to see what it was all about. I was offered a free session at AlphaCryo in exchange for a fair review. CryoTherapy First Impressions I tried CryoTherapy for the first time this week. I'm giving you a brief snapshot into the treatment as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Product Reviews Tagged With: Alpha Cryo, cryotherapy, Friday Five, treatment

5 Ways To Stay Busy On Your Rest Day

03/23/2018 by Deborah Brooks 60 Comments

5 Ways To Stay Busy On Your Rest Day

Am I the only that struggles with rest days? I get so antsy and yes I've been known to do "light workouts" on my rest days. Oops! I am fully aware that rest days are crucial to staying injury free and to achieving peak performance. So why are they so hard to do? I've got a few ideas for you on how to stay busy on your rest day. 5 Ways To Stay Busy On Your Rest Day Cook it up I love to meal prep and cook on my rest days. We runners are always thinking about food anyways so why not make it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Running, workouts Tagged With: Friday Five, healthy living, rest days, running

Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear-There’s More In Your Gym Bag Than You Think

03/09/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear-There’s More In Your Gym Bag Than You Think

There is always lots of talk about Spring Cleaning your house, your wardrobe or your diet but have you ever thought about Spring Cleaning Your Workout Gear? I mean actually cleaning it? I am one of those people who always wipes down gym machines before I get on them and I open the bathroom door with a paper towel. Yup, I  am that girl!  Some of my other gym habits might need cleaning up a bit. (This is an update of a previously published post) 5 Pieces of Workout Gear that need some Spring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Friday Five, Healthy living, Running Tagged With: clean, Friday Five, germs, gym, spring, spring cleaning, workout

Add These Bodyweight Exercises At The End of Your Run

03/02/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Add These Bodyweight Exercises At The End of Your Run

So, think you are too busy to strength train and run? No time for the gym? No problem. There are so many Bodyweight exercises you can do right at the end of your run that don't need any equipment at all. Sharing a few of my favorite do anywhere moves with you today. (This post is an excerpt from an article first published in Women's Running) Body Weight Exercises to add onto your run Pick one or two to do after each run before you stretch.  10-15 reps of each. Dips Target: Triceps Fit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Running, workouts Tagged With: Bodyweight exercises, Friday Five, running, workout

Why Runners Should Embrace Yoga

02/16/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Why Runners Should Embrace Yoga

I have been all over yoga the past few months trying everything from Vinyasa flow to Ashtnaga to hot yoga and more. I've also been increasing my running mileage steadily while training for the Cherry Blossom ten miler. Knock on some sort of wood because I am feeling stronger and healthier than I have in a long time. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. I have learned a few things on my mat lately about Why Runners Should Embrace Yoga. Why Runners Should Embrace Yoga The big stretch I'd like to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Running Tagged With: benefits, Friday Five, runners, running, yoga

Why You Should Love Mondays

02/09/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Why You Should Love Mondays

  Yes you read that right! Mondays really get a bad rap. Each and every week, countless people complain about them. I am here to convince you that Mondays aren't so bad. In fact, there are lots of reasons why you should love Mondays. Why You Should Love Mondays Monday is a great day to "reset" Have a little too much fun last weekend? Maybe slept in and skipped your workout? Enjoyed a little too much pizza and beer with your friends? We've all been there. It's Monday's job to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living Tagged With: Friday Five, Mondays

Most Common Gym Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

01/05/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Most Common Gym Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

If you have been anywhere near a gym lately, you have most likely seen lots of new faces. Tis the season where so many people are making and reinstating their healthy resolutions regarding exercise. Whether you are a seasoned gym goer or a newbie, it's easy to fall into one of these most common gym mistakes. I've been guilty of a few myself! Most Common Gym Mistakes And How To Avoid Them   Doing Too Much Too Soon With that long list of resolutions on your mind, it's easy to fall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, workouts Tagged With: Friday Five, gym, mistakes, workouts

Loving Lately December-Mizuno’s and more

12/08/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Loving Lately December-Mizuno’s and more

It's been a while since I did a Loving Lately post and with the holiday season upon us, it's seems the perfect time. In case you are still shopping for family and friends, perhaps some of my favorites will become yours. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mizuno. The opinions and text are all mine. Loving Lately December - Mizuno's and More Mizuno Wave Rider 21 Sometimes a pair of new shoes arrives just when they are needed most! I have been a fan of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Recipes Tagged With: Friday Five, Loving lately, Mizuno, wreaths

Holiday Gift List For The Runner Who Has Everything

12/01/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Holiday Gift List For The Runner Who Has Everything

I had such a hard time narrowing down my Holiday Gift List that I decided to go with fun "not necessities" but definitely welcome gifts for any runner. Hope this Holiday Gift List For The Runner Who Has Everything has some fun ideas for you and your running friends. This post is sponsored by Fit Approach. All opinions are my own. Holiday Gift List For The Runner Who Has Everything MyoBuddy Massager Predicting this will be one of the hot gifts of the year! I was lucky enough to receive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Product Reviews, Running Tagged With: Friday Five, gift guide, holiday, runners

Pantry Staples To Stock Up on For Winter

11/03/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Pantry Staples To Stock Up on For Winter

Now that the cooler weather is finally here to stay, I am excited to start cooking up some heartier foods. Break out the crock pot because It's soup, stew and chili season finally. There's nothing more comforting than warming up with a bowl of hearty goodness on a chilly day. Winter cooking can be so easy if you have a few basics on hand at all times. Here are my top 5 Pantry Staples to Stock Up on For Winter. 5 top Pantry Staples to Stock Up on For Winter Crock Pot Soups and chilis could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living Tagged With: cooking, Friday Five, pantry staples, winter

October Runfessions

10/27/2017 by Deborah Brooks

October Runfessions

It's that time of the month again...October Runfessions. Love this fun monthly linkup where we are encouraged to spill all the thoughts and happenings of our running and fitness life. October ended up being a crazy, busy month for me that just flew by. October Runfessions I Runfess... What a difference a season makes! Knock on some wood, I feel so much better about my running this month. The cooler temps have given me the boost I need. I have been able to slowly up my mileage again and I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Healthy living, Running Tagged With: Friday Five, racing, Runfessions, running

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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…

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 […]

4 Weeks To A Sprint Triathlon

4 Weeks To A Sprint Triathlon

So, I woke up a few weeks ago and realized that the Sprint Triathlon I had signed up for many months ago was in 4 weeks. Oops! In an ideal world, I would have started training back in February but life kind of got in the way this year. I also put all of my […]

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