Getting ready for our CSA!
Next week will be our first CSA pick up and I can’t wait! We have been busy and while I’m trying to prep and stay ahead of the curve, dinner has been all about convenience. The beginning of the CSA...
View ArticlePlanning ahead
This was one of those weeks that you see on the calendar and you know you have to plan ahead. I usually have a meal planner set for the week and have a general plan, this week was no different. As you...
View ArticleIt takes a village to reach a goal
As May is winding down, I’m looking at the goals I set for myself. The one constant is support from my husband, kids, family, friends, students and colleagues. I am a believer in being public about my...
View ArticleAhhhh, June
So it’s June, three weeks of school left for the boys and then it’s summer living! I realize I’m a few days late, but I’ve been conflicted with goals for June. As you know, I really embraced the May...
View ArticleTravel through the eyes of our children
Over the years, we have been lucky enough to travel with our children. While they have both been to California, it has been about five years. Basically brand new for the kids. On the day of our...
View ArticleSchool’s Out!!
Yesterday was the last day of school for the boys and summer has officially begun! They finish with a half day and I wanted to make it special. Each of the boys invited a friend over; they had pizza...
View ArticleJune is done and July has begun!
Soooo, my June goals didn’t exactly end up as I had hoped. I knew it was ambitious for such a busy month, but I wanted to try. I had originally planned on running during our trip to California, but my...
View ArticleRunning to heels ~ Mighty Meehan 5k
I have always heard good things about this race and wanted to check it out last year, but we had committed to a different race. We hadn’t run a race in a month and were looking for one to check out. I...
View ArticleKayla is Simply Healthy!!
I am so excited to introduce you to Kayla! I first “met” Kayla through twitter when I began blogging. Since then, we have shared exercises, stories and cheered each other on in our running...
View ArticleRunning with friends
When I began running, it was all about me. I didn’t want anyone else running with me. Sometimes on the treadmill was ok because I could go at my own speed. I wasn’t responsible for anyone else’s...
View ArticleFind your passion and be authentic #FitBlogNYC
Two weeks ago (where does the time go?) I ventured to New York City to attend Fitness Magazine’s Fitness Blogger Meet and Tweet, also known as #FitBlogNYC. I was lucky enough to attend last year (you...
View ArticleOur time in Capri
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I traveled to Italy with my husband at the end of September. This was our first long distance, kids free trip. We’ve done a few weekends in New York City and...
View ArticleLetting fear create procrastination
I am the queen of procrastination! Often, it seems that I work better under pressure – or so I tell myself. Homework and studying was always last minute. Now, it’s more about cleaning before company –...
View ArticleHaving fun being active with prAna
Disclaimer: I was provided clothing from prAna thanks to my association with Fit Approach. All opinions are my own I love exercise clothes and frankly, I own a lot of them; BUT, you can never have...
View ArticleGrateful for all fitness has given me
This year, I decided to think about how grateful I am for fitness in my life. When I began exercising, it was to enhance my dancing. I never could have guessed all that it has given me!! It has truly...
View ArticleOur first turkey trot!
My friends mentioned running on Thanksgiving and my husband had mentioned it in passing. Honestly, I wasn’t too sure. Now, I’m completely hooked and hope to do it every year. The 5k, We Gather...
View ArticleMixing up routine
It’s always a good idea to mix up fitness routines! Not only do our muscles need it, but our minds as well. It takes a lot of discipline to do the same movement repeatedly and not mentally check out....
View Article2014 Staying the course
I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions; however, I do pick a mantra for the year. 2013 it was “all in” and for 2014 it was “staying the course”. I wasn’t looking to make any big changes, but wanted...
View ArticleNew Year, New Race, New Distance
A run on New Year’s Day? Heck yeah! Run my longest race to date? Of course! I know, who am I? I’ve always thought people who ran on New Year’s were overachievers. I mean there are 364 more days to...
View ArticleWhat an amazing week ~ Carla Hall, my birthday and a cruise!
It has been crazy around here in an amazingly fun way! We spent last week on a cruise through the Caribbean (plenty more about that coming in later posts – SO many pictures), I had my birthday and...
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