Five Runfessions for January

Welcome to another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and Zenaida! It's also the last Friday of the month which means Marcia has opened the Runfessional. So I'm … [Continue reading]

Week 3 – Oh hello winter!

After enjoying relatively mild temps (40's) and no trace of snow, Ma Nature reminded us this week that it is still winter in New England. On the flip side, the sun made a return appearance! I don't know about you, but for me, bright sunshine always … [Continue reading]

Fit Five Friday – Staying Hydrated in Winter

Does anyone else struggle with staying hydrated...especially during the winter months? I think it's so much easier to be mindful of taking in enough fluids when the temps are soaring, but when there's snow on the ground or the temps are frigid, not … [Continue reading]

Week 2 – Let the running begin

This week marked my first runs of 2021. After taking a week plus off from running I was itching to get a little time on the road this week. The goal was to take it slow and see what my body would give me. Here's how my workouts played out... Weekly … [Continue reading]

Five Key Elements of a Morning Routine

Welcome To Fit Five Friday! It's time for a brand-new Friday Five, and we are thrilled to bring you this Fit Five Friday link-up! Join hosts My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and Zenaida every Friday … [Continue reading]

Weekly Run Down – Week 1

First full week into 2021 and what a week it turned out to be! As I expected, returning to work after some time off was chaotic at best. But any drama there was quickly overshadowed by all that took place in DC. Needless to say, I have been keeping … [Continue reading]

My Word for 2021

Since 2015, I have chosen one word for the year. A word to serve as a "theme" or guide for the year ahead. In most years since I have started this practice, I have settled on a word fairly quickly. But this time around, it took a little … [Continue reading]

Enjoying a week off & setting January goals

Today marks the last day of a glorious week off! It was super low-key, providing the mental break I seriously needed. I'm now feeling refreshed and ready to take on some new goals for the month. But first, here's how the past week's workouts played … [Continue reading]

New Year’s Coffee Date

Happy New Year! I can't think of a nicer way to kick off 2021 than with a little catch-up over coffee. I'm linking up with Deborah and Coco for the first Ultimate Coffee Date of the New Year, so grab a mug of your favorite beverage and join … [Continue reading]

BUFF® DryFlx+ Collection Product Review

Disclaimer: I received a BUFF® DryFlx+ neckwarmer and headband to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! While temps … [Continue reading]