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Fast Friday- Fall & Winter Race Plans

10/11/2019 by Deborah Brooks

fall winter race

Happy Friday! Now that fall has finally arrived, I am feeling so much better about my running and running in general. So what's the first thing any runner does when they feel good?  Sign up for all the races of course. I've finally figured out some of fall and winter race plans and I am ready to share them with you. Fall & Winter Race Plans Veteran's Day 10K- November 10th There is something that just takes my breath away about running the Veteran's Day 10K in DC. Walking to the start … [Read more...]

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Pantry Staples To Stock Up on For Winter

11/03/2017 by Deborah Brooks

Pantry staples 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

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

Baby It’s Cold Outside! Winter Running Tips

11/23/2016 by Deborah Brooks

Winter running tips

For lots of us, the weather just took a turn from fall to winter this week. I am never ready for the huge drop in temps and it certainly takes me a few weeks to adapt. For my birthday last week, my trainer gave me a "reminder list" of sorts to help keep me up and running all winter long. Today, I am sharing some of his Winter Running Tips with you. [Tweet "How to stay warm, healthy & injury free #winterruning "] Winter Running Tips Don't skip the warmup Allow 5-10 minutes of dynamic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy living, Running Tagged With: injury free, injury prevention, running, winter, winter running tips

Winter Running-What to Wear For Every Temp

11/04/2015 by Deborah Brooks

Winter running guide|what to wear

Sometimes the most challenging part of Winter Running is figuring out what to wear. Here in the DC area, our weather seems to change dramatically from day to day, so much so, that it can leave runners super confused on what to wear. [Tweet "Knowing what to wear is half the battle #WinterRunning guide"] This is also a big topic of discussion within my Moms Run This Town group. Worry no more ladies! I've come up with guide that I use to figure out what to wear to stay comfortable and warm (but … [Read more...]

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Hi, I’m Deborah

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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Weekly Run Down Holiday Hustling

Thanks for joining Kim and me today for the Weekly Run Down. No matter how much stuff I think I am doing in advance, I always feel this crush of last minute gifting, running around and holiday hustling. Here’s how my busy went played out. Weekly Run Down Holiday Hustling Monday- 25 min Peloton + […]

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Tips to Make Your Holiday Pot Luck A Success

Tis the season for holiday parties and gatherings. Whether you are hosting or attending a Holiday Pot Luck this season, I’ve got some tips to make your gathering a sweet success. Tips To Make Your Holiday Pot Luck A Success Follow these simple tricks and tips and your holiday pot luck will go off without […]

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