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...]
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...]
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...]
Baby It’s Cold Outside! 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...]
Winter Running-What to Wear For Every Temp
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...]
