Finding Joy in the Journey
Today was the day. As many of you know, the past year has been a time of learning a whole lot, reassessing, setting new goals and finding a new way to do things. Today I hit the pavement...outside! Let's rewind. I got into running to get back into shape...you can read my whole story here,... Continue Reading →
It's been awhile friends! Most of you know the reasoning...that we've moved out of Pennsylvania and into a new home and life in North Carolina. Many of you also know that this move was full of questions for me. I had no idea what the future would look like and what we'd find here. Let... Continue Reading →
As some of you may have seen through my social statuses, I have teamed up with Run for Hope to raise money for New Hope Academy during the St. Jude Nashville Half Marathon in April. With my registration, I made a donation to St. Jude, and now, I'm going above and beyond to raise money... Continue Reading →
It's here! The old has ended and the new has begun. In past years, for me, that meant setting a list of crazy expectations, coined "resolutions," and obsessing over how to make them a reality. Blame it on a competitive nature or a need for perfection, I'm not sure - maybe they're the same thing.... Continue Reading →
Just wanted to send a quick Happy Holidays message to my readers across the world! May you spend time reflecting and enjoying life with family, and may the New Year bring you blessings and joy! I like to use the Christmas season as a time to reflect and to look into what's coming. For our... Continue Reading →
Want to add a little resistance to the end of a cardio workout? No problem...just grab 3 Kettlebells (1 heavier, 2 of the same weight that are lighter; think 30# and two 10#'s, 35# and two 15#'s or 40# and two 20#'s) and a bench (or sturdy, flat chair, curb, your choice!). The circuit is... Continue Reading →
For those of you who have been following for some time - or who know me personally - you know that this past year has been a little different than I planned. You also know that I went from an active, competitive runner, to someone who was wrecked by my past 2 distance attempts, leading... Continue Reading →
I can't say I remember the very first time I walked into a gym. I say that because my relationship with the gym began as a complicated series of ups and downs that began in high school. I'd go for a little while. Use the elliptical in the dark theater room where no one could... Continue Reading →
Steady pace, varied levels...something to pass the time. That's what I look for in a treadmill workout. Running a single pace and incline for an hour? It's draining, tiring and hard to maintain, even with the best movie or entertainment right in front of you. This workout focuses on a steady pace, but varies the... Continue Reading →
It's a little crazy to me that we'll be moving out of our first family home in just 5 days...that's 4 nights folks. At that point, we'll move into temporary housing until the big move itself. But... 4 nights in the house that was our first ever major purchase, that taught us that working hard... Continue Reading →
