As many of you know, I've recently started up a business as a Perfectly Posh Independent Consultant. I got into it for me. I love the products, I enjoy bath and body products and I love finding new ways to connect with others! I've also discovered a real connection between a few of the products... Continue Reading →
10 Steps for Lacing Up the Running Shoes After Babies
Here goes. I've shared that I'm getting back into the groove. 3.5 months post twins I'm ready to get moving again. I've committed and I've followed through. But, boy. It's a process that I wasn't bargaining for! Let me share a few things I've learned if you're ready to get back out on the pavement!... Continue Reading →
Hitting the Pavement…Rebuilding
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 →
Running for Redemption: Trying Something New
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 →
When “Health” becomes More Important than “Fitness”
I've been there, sometimes I'm still there...so I'm assuming you've been there too. We set goals. Whether they're based on frustration with how things are, things we'd like to accomplish, what everyone else is doing or has going for them or something we've seen somewhere else, we set goals. Goals are important...they propel us through... Continue Reading →
Running in Summer: Surviving the Heat
Days are getting longer, the world is a lot greener and the temperatures are starting to rise: summer is just around the corner. I've heard a lot in my own community - new and old runners alike talking about how the heat is starting to affect their training schedules. Instead of looking at the heat... Continue Reading →
Running for Rachel 2014 Race Recap
What a day for a 5k. On Sunday, April 27, close to 1000 runners gathered at Harrisburg's City Island for the 3rd annual Running for Rachel 5k. With sunny skies and a temperature near 50 degrees, it couldn't have been better condition-wise! With a personal connection to the race having grown up with Rachel -... Continue Reading →
A Change of Plans
It's funny. I know that as far as life goes, we have very little say in the way things work out. We decide our own path and choose our own journey, but outcomes are very rarely in our control. This is why fitness appeals to me so much. We choose our own fitness journeys and... Continue Reading →
8 Ways to Improve Your Race Pace
Whether you're a long time runner, or someone just getting started your race pace likely matters to you. While crossing the finish line or making an attempt is just as important, once you've been at it awhile, or once you're sure you can meet those basic goals, the time that you'll finish in probably ranks up... Continue Reading →