Finding Joy in the Journey
Alright, it's been announced, has opened for registration and I am excited...the third annual Running for Rachel will be held on City Island in Harrisburg on Sunday, April 27...You game? You've heard my story, but, in case you haven't, Rachel played a role in it that she'll never know. We went to elementary, Jr. high... Continue Reading →
For those of you who have been following me online for the past month or so, or have seen me in person during that time, you know I've been entered in ZOOMA's Run to Napa contest for a chance for myself and a reader to win a trip to ZOOMA's Women's Half Marathon in Napa,... Continue Reading →
I broke down and got an iPhone. To put it literally though, my old phone broke down, and the iPhone seemed most practical. I'm on the go, need to be connected and am a runner...I heard that the iPhone was top notch in this area...so I went for it. While I'm not a huge fan... Continue Reading →
As many of you know, we took the boys to San Diego last month. It was amazing...from incredible beach views and runs to seeing the west coast for the first time, we built memories to last a lifetime. We also got a taste of deliciously fresh food to break up the winter routine back home.... Continue Reading →
New tradition in our home? Meatless Mondays. Hoping to increase this to 3 days a week by the end of February...we will see! First up? Egg Drop Soup....restaurant style! Enjoy! Egg Drop Soup - Restaurant Style Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth *because of the meatless Mondays theme, we used veg. broth...chicken broth... Continue Reading →
2013 was a big year for me...a half marathon, lots of 5k's, a Tough Mudder, 2 10k's and even a mile sprint. But, it was a lot more than a rep sheet of races and mile-high experiences. In fact, it took a lot of work to get there; when I spout out the big... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite parts about being at the shore with my family (we go down to Ocean City, New Jersey a few times a year) is my morning routine: a run by the ocean followed by green smoothies from the Bashful Banana. I love the feeling of indulgence they bring - that's right, they're... Continue Reading →
Alright, I have a confession. I'm a distance runner - but you already knew that. There's another side to what I do though (and have done in the past). I'm a lifter. I love the feeling of being strong, in many cases more than being fast. In fact, in the past I thought that's how... Continue Reading →
When the weather is rough sometimes things just need to happen inside. While the track is generally the best location for interval training, it can happen anywhere. Treadmills aren't the end of the world, in fact, they offer great control options. Below is an intermediate - advanced treadmill speed workout. The concept is simple: it's... Continue Reading →
I love snacking. Being gluten free and hyper-aware of the preservatives, additives and fillers found in most pre-packaged snack foods makes it really hard to sit down and enjoy something without guilt. Because of this, I set out to create my own alternative. After a few tries, I came up with a recipe that... Continue Reading →
Take Two 