When I have an upcoming marathons, I spend a lot of time reading reviews on www.MarathonGuide.com. I also search around for other blogger's reviews to read. I eat up all that information, as I really value all the details that other runners share about the marathon weekend, as well as where to eat, where to stay, and what to do while in town for a marathon. With that said, I apologize in Continue Reading
Featured Fit: Post on “Run this Mom”
Krysty, the lovely writer behind "Run This Mom" is doing a Sunday Funday Guest Blogger Series, where she features different runners and their "How I Got Into Running Story."This week, she featured me- I'm so excited! Thanks Krysty!You can read it HERE! Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: A Reflection on my Training and a Goal…
My 16th marathon, the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio. is a week from today. The other day my sister asked me about the course, and I told her that this marathon is really hilly. She said, “oh, so not a PR then?” (FYI….runner lingo- "PR" is personal record. Some people call it a “PB” or personal best, but I call it a PR) Back to my sister's comment- "not a Continue Reading
Fits Do Race Reviews: The City Trail Run by Gear Junkie
Last night, during a short break in the rain, two of my running buddies, Dustin and I participated in a #CITYTRAIL Race. This “choose-your-own-adventure” type race was sponsored by Salomon and Gear Junkie. It was also an opportunity to test a new app by Salomon called “CITYTRAIL”- you can download it for free for your iPhone or Android. This race was 90 minutes long, and it included 9 Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: #BostonStrong
I don't know about you, but I wasn't really that productive at work yesterday. I was pretty distracted tracking all my friends at the Boston Marathon, and staying on top of all the results! All of the Calhoun Beach Running Club runners who were there did so well! I'm so inspired and impressed. And it was so cool that Meb won, especially since there hasn't been an American winner since Continue Reading
Weekly Recap: Easter and More…
Happy Easter! Did you do anything fun to celebrate? Search for eggs, or give/receive a basket? Neither Dustin's nor my family is nearby, so we were on our own for the holiday. I did make Smitten Kitchen’s Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms…yum! We paired it with a big fruit salad mixed with peach pie filling…so good! source In fitness this past week, my mileage Continue Reading
Fitting Remarks: How To Get Ready Quickly After a Morning Workout!
Sorry to any male readers out there- this post is written primarily for the ladies! A reader asked me for tips for getting ready before work as quickly as possible after you work out. I feel like I am always crunched for time in the AM, so I have tried to decrease my “primping” time for the morning. It seems as though the less time I have, the quicker I can manage to get ready! These Continue Reading