My mini run break is over so this week was about easing back into running. Weekly Run Down - Week 33 Monday -- 3.4-mile run, Lower Body Strength, Core, and Stretch. It was a glorious 62 degrees when I headed out for my morning run! While there … [Continue reading]
Five Reasons to Focus on Strengthening Your Core
For one of my goals this month, I'm working on completing Matty's Summer Crunch core challenge on Peloton. So far, it has been a great way for me to return to consistent core work. While many instantly think of 6-pack abs when they think about core … [Continue reading]
A mini run break
So with the return of some hip pain, the plan for this week was to take a break from running and to focus on strength training and time on my Peloton bike. And, thanks to Mother Nature "gifting" us with heat indexes in the upper 90s along with … [Continue reading]
Weekly Run Down – Hip, Hip, Oh No!
I wish there was a "hooray" at the end of that title, but sadly no. Just when I thought I might have this cranky right hip under control, it let me know that it was in no mood to play nice (especially if there are hills involved). … [Continue reading]
Five things over August Coffee
Happy Friday everyone! Is there a nicer way to kick off a weekend than with a little catch-up with friends? So for this week's Fit Five Friday, I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. I've got my iced coffee in hand, let’s chat! … [Continue reading]
Hello August!
And just like that, it's August 1st! What has happened to Summer?! As I usually do, I'm setting some new goals for the month... but first, here's a quick recap of the week that was. Weekly Run Down - Week 30 Monday -- 3-miles, Core, … [Continue reading]
Time for Some July Runfessions
It’s the last Friday of the month which means Marcia has opened the Runfessional! It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by Darlene, Renée, Jenn, Zenaida, and me! So, let’s get started, shall we? July … [Continue reading]
A Mid-Summer Break
Happy Sunday! I'm back home after a fun week in Stowe, VT., and am trying to hold on to the vacation vibe before I have to return to work tomorrow. We had so much fun, ate too much, laughed a ton, and completely unwound. While Mother Nature didn't … [Continue reading]
Running towards vacation
We're leaving today for a family getaway! I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to a break from work and the routine of home life. A little uninterrupted family time will be so good! Before we head out, I'm linking up with … [Continue reading]
Narragansett Running Festival 10K Race Recap
Happy Friday! It's time for another edition of Fit Five Friday! My schedule was cray, cray last week and I missed posting in the linkup, so I'm happy to be back this week. And, I'm back with a race recap from a live race! Last Sunday, I ran the … [Continue reading]