On Sunday, I ran the Jingle Bell Run with my husband J and friend E. I had wanted to run this last year but was injured -- so glad I got to this year! This race was fun from start to finish!It was a balmy 23 degrees when we got to the race so we hung … [Continue reading]
Finding Balance during the Holidays
I think many of us are on a quest to strike a balance in our daily lives. But, when the holiday season rolls around with all of its extra time demands and food temptations, it's really easy to end up off-kilter. This week the FitFluential Ambassadors … [Continue reading]
Monday Ramblings
If you've been following along with me for a while now then you know I'm big on making lists...well I think I've crossed the line when I start putting "make a list" on the to do list! Is there a List Anonymous Group I can join? I need to work out a … [Continue reading]
Mid-week Motivation
After dealing with this head cold/cough/crud thing that got hold of me last week and hung on, I'm feeling the need to jump start my workouts. Yes I'm feeling a little behind on my ever-growing holiday to do list, but I'm also determined to strike … [Continue reading]
November Rewind
Good things for the month: While I logged just 60 miles - one of my lowest months of the year - this still goes in the "good things" category because they were quality miles that helped lead to 2 PRs this month! I was selected to be a … [Continue reading]
My New Faves – Margaritaville Eyewear Review
A little over a month ago I was contacted by Margaritaville Eyewear to see if I was interested in trying out a pair of their new polarized sunglasses. One quick scan of their site, and I was in! I selected the "Down Island" style and they shipped … [Continue reading]
Friday Five
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I spent a wonderful day with family - food, football and a lot of laughing made for a really good time. Went for a short run this morning - I wanted to give my left leg a little break, so aside from some yoga … [Continue reading]
Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap
What a great experience! I can honestly say I enjoyed every minute of the Philly half - and not just because I got a PR of 3 1/2 minutes! But because I ran a strong race, I learned a lot and I was able to soak in the great crowds vibe, to be in the … [Continue reading]
Goals for the Philly Half
Why is it that a race can seem so far off when you register and then bam before you know it's a little more than a day away and you find yourself wishing you had more time? When I first started training for Philly, I had in the back of my mind a … [Continue reading]
Coming in off the ledge…a little
Huge huge thanks yous to everyone who left comments, tweeted or emailed words of encouragement! I really appreciated each and every one! I've had my freak out and have quickly moved on to the "do whatever it takes to get to the starting line" … [Continue reading]