Weekly Wrap – Long Weekend Edition

I have to say that I was so happy to get to this weekend - it was one l-o-n-g week! But knowing that there was a 3-day weekend on the horizon made all the difference! And, while my mojo hasn't completely come out of hiding, I am happy to say … [Continue reading]

DEXA Scan – a Valuable Tool

I think most runners, or really anyone who's into fitness, are always looking to learn more about their bodies - "knowledge is power," as the saying goes. So, when I was invited to have a DEXA scan done, I didn't hesitate to say yes. What is a … [Continue reading]

Weekly Wrap – In search of my mojo

Happy Sunday! This week I am excited to be filling in for Holly as a guest co-host for the Weekly Wrap! If you’re new to the Weekly Wrap, it is a fun linkup hosted by Holly and Wendy for fitness bloggers to share their weekly or race recaps. I … [Continue reading]

January Wrap & February Goals

If you've been around here for a while then you know I like to set monthly goals. Having mini targets helps to keep me on track and accountable to the big goals I've laid out for the year. So let's recap January and see what's on tap for this … [Continue reading]

Five things over February Coffee

Well Hello, February! Please tell me I'm not the only one who thought January went by hella fast?! As we usher in a new month it's time for a little catch-up over coffee, so I'm joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date - let's … [Continue reading]

Weekly Wrap – Dealing with Mother Nature’s Antics

The theme for this week was definitely dealing with Mother Nature's Antics. Here's how the week went down.... Monday -- After a serious workout hauling the snow and ice that arrived on Sunday, I was feeling every ache and pain - DOMS was in … [Continue reading]

January 2019 Runfessions

And just like that, we've already reached the last Friday of the month, which means Marcia has opened the Runfessional. So let's get to it, shall we? Last month, I runfessed that I was starting to really get fed up with some things about my … [Continue reading]

New Shoe Giddy

What is it about getting new running shoes?! Perhaps it's the potential of all the miles and adventures to come. After noting on a couple of occasions that it was time for some new running shoes, I finally made it to my local running store for … [Continue reading]

Weekly Wrap: Trying to find a groove

Happy Sunday! How was your first full week of the new year? My week was straight up crazy! I expected things to be hectic at work, but throw in a mild concussion for my youngest (ah the joys of hockey) and a 100 lb. dog with an ear-infection … [Continue reading]

A Slow Start

Well, I had hoped to come out of the gates strong to start the year, but this migraine/cold/crud thing I've been dealing with since New Year's Eve threw a wrench in those plans. Aside from some yoga on New Year's Day, this week was largely … [Continue reading]