Category Archives: no excuses
My Running Mantra: Are you Having Fun?
I’ve learned many lessons over the years since I started running but none as profound as the one I’ve finally understood over the last couple of weeks. To me, running is a release. It’s freedom. When I’m out running, I feel like I’m flying. I can think, problem solve, mourn and even cry, all while… Continue Reading
Ragnar Relay SoCal: A Recap in Pictures
I got back from Ragnar Relay SoCal late Sunday night. I have oodles of recapping to do but I need a few days to recover and get back into the swing of life before I can properly string a few sentences together. I will definitely have a recap up shortly but for now, here are… Continue Reading
Motivation Monday: Leaving on a Jet Plan
The week is finally here! Thursday morning I will be kissing my sweet babies goodbye while they sleep and heading off in a cab to the airport for what will likely be one of the hardest, most physically taxing weekends of my entire life: Ragnar Relay: Southern California. Now that the day is within reach… Continue Reading
Shape up and tone your body at home #spon
Disclosure: I am being compensated for partnering with Vitamin Water Canada on this campaign and was also provided with a personal supply of Vitamin Water Zero to sample. All content is reviewed and approved prior to publishing. All options are those of the contributing author. Ready for a good sweat?! I know I’m always looking… Continue Reading
Motivation Monday: Finally! A Normal Week!
This last week, I finally felt like we were back on track. All the sickness was finally out of our house and out of the boys’ daycare. It was our first “normal” week in a while. Which is to say that I got in a (mostly) normal training schedule for the first time in ages… Continue Reading
Road Running: How do YOU Fuel for your Runs?
It’s no secret that I love running. I love the challenge of it, the feeling I get when I’m out on a beautiful day enjoying all the scenery around me and even though I tend to bonk out during races, I love having a goal to work towards. And speaking of bonking during races…that is… Continue Reading
It's Official: I'm going to #RagnarSoCal!
A few months ago, I took part in a Virtual Relay Giveaway sponsored by Ragnar Relays. Along with that came an invitation to be part of their Blogger team this coming April and take part in the Ragnar Southern California event. I was completely stoked to go and really hoping I could come up with… Continue Reading
Motivation Monday: Date Afternoons and Running Outside.
Is it Monday again already? Sheesh! I can’t believe it’s the start of another week already. How was your weekend? Mine was busy but fun! Oh…and lazy. It was awesome. Saturday morning was grocery day. 3 year old Fit Boy wanted to come with me and I was more than happy to have his company.… Continue Reading