This past weekend I crossed a major marathon off my running bucket list-- Marine Corps Marathon. If you've been following along for a bit, you probably already know how spotty my training had been. I'm happy to announce that despite a sub par training cycle and major hip/knee pain that started {and progressively got … Continue reading Run with the Marines – a Marathon Race Recap
Unapologetically You will be mixing things up between now and then end of the year {and hopefully into 2016 as well!}. Thursdays will showcase a guest post from a fellow blogger. Anything from food, to fitness, race recaps, or other fun things I know you'll love.Today I bring you Jolene-- ultra runner, coach, and all … Continue reading The Tale of the Trail That Almost Beat Me – Rough Creek 40-Miler {guest post}
Legs. They are our powerhouse. They carry us through miles and miles of marathon training. They allow us to lift ridiculously heavy objects. They take us everywhere we need to go.I used to hate my legs. In my mind, they've always been "big". I never wanted big legs. I wanted long, thin, thighs-don't-touch kind of … Continue reading The Love Your Legs Workout
This post was sponsored by Fit Body Bakery.As always, opinions are my own.Autumn is hands-down my favorite time of the year. Cool crisp air, sweaters, boots, and pumpkin everything. Seriously, I've been consuming multiple pumpkin flavored treats every day since the beginning of October-- Pumpkin spice creamer in my coffee, pumpkin pie "green" smoothie for … Continue reading Pumpkin Muffin Squares featuring Fit Body Bakery {giveaway}
It's here.The 40th Annual Marine Corps Marathon is days away. On Sunday I will join thousands of runners on the streets of our Nation's Capital. Some will be elite athletes competing for a top place.Some will be running their first marathon. Some will be current or former service members.Some will have disabilities or medical conditions. Some will finish … Continue reading 26.2 – It’s More Than a Distance
You know those mornings when you feel super rushed, and you wonder how you are going to get in a run or a session at the gym? You start to feel guilty just thinking about skipping your workout. Even on the busiest of mornings we can find a few minutes to squeeze in a quick workout. … Continue reading Quick Morning Workout {No Equipment Needed}
This post is sponsored by Mighty Nut. As always, opinions are my own.One of my absolute favorite treats is brownies. Especially warm straight-out-of-the-oven brownies.The problem is-- brownies really aren't very good for you. My general approach to eating is all about balance. I don't feel guilty for eating a treat once in awhile. But if … Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies Featuring Mighty Nut {Giveaway!}
October is such a huge month for distance races-- many of the biggest and most well known marathons take place in October. The Wineglass Marathon has grown quite a bit since the first time I ran the race in 2012-- and ask someone from Corning and they'll remind you how small it used to be … Continue reading A Top Finisher Perspective {Guest Post}
A few weeks ago Nick and I made an impromptu trip to Western Maryland to raft the Upper Youghiogheny River with Precision Rafting.A Little Back StoryI am not a water person. I wish I was, but somehow my sister ended up with all the water skills. I'm actually slightly fearful of the water. I can … Continue reading Rafting the Upper Yough
This post was sponsored by Grokker. As always, opinions are my own.Today for Workout Wednesday I have something extra special for you-- A video workout from Grokker!Grokker is an online library of fitness, yoga and cooking videos. What's great about Grokker is that there is something to fit everyone's skill level. Whether you are a fitness … Continue reading What’s Your #FaveWorkout? P.S. There’s a Giveaway!
