When it comes with hydrating during a race, I think I've almost tried it all. I wrote about the first five ways I've tried hydrating here. At one time or another they were all my favorites. But then something about them annoyed me, and I moved on. My most recent half marathon was a trail … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Love a Hydration Vest
Friday Five 2.0
5 Ways to put on your oxygen mask
I do love to pamper myself. I may not have kids, but I have a big kid, aka Mr. Judy, and I have the furkids. And then there's the parents. Yes, like most women, I have a tendency to put the needs of others before my own. The old flight attendant line is true, though: … Continue reading 5 Ways to put on your oxygen mask
5 Spring Things I’m Loving 2017
We seem to have skipped spring and gone right to summer -- which is not unusual for the northeast. We moved into this house in April -- it was hotter that day than it was back home in TX (which is obviously no longer home). I'm not quite sure I can really say that spring … Continue reading 5 Spring Things I’m Loving 2017
5 Foods fueling my runs
I have done a lot of experimenting with alternative, home made fuel this training cycle. Today I am joining up with the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy to talk share with you five of my favorites -- and three of the books I got them from. Date Almond Bars An oldie … Continue reading 5 Foods fueling my runs
It’s Getting Hot in Here
So winter decided to really arrive just a few days before Spring, just to mess with us. My problem? It's been cold in these parts. Like really, really cold. My other problem? My next half is in New Orleans. I guarantee you it won't be this cold. I've tried to run hot, here and there, … Continue reading It’s Getting Hot in Here
5 Ways to Hydrate in a Race
There are a surprising number of ways to hydrate during a race. Maybe relying on the water stops works for you; maybe they've let you down in the past. Today I'm sharing some of the ways I've hydrated in races (and one way I've yet to try). Today I am joining up with the Friday Five … Continue reading 5 Ways to Hydrate in a Race
5 Ways to Streamline Running
Running hacks. I'm no coach, I thought, what running hacks do I know? Food, of course; I'm a foodie. Is it any wonder that my idea of running hacks is mostly related to food? Today I am joining up with the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy to talk about ways I make … Continue reading 5 Ways to Streamline Running
5 Ways to Get Out the Door in Winter
I can be a Debbie Downer as much as the next girl, but not too long ago I wrote about how I hope to inspire people with this blog. Today's subject for the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy is 5 winter fitness rants. Only five? I could probably write a book. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get Out the Door in Winter
What is the right diet for YOU?
5 Ways to recognize the right diet I can be a rebel sometimes. The suggested subject for the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy today is your gym/workout space. I could probably write a good post on that, and maybe even earn myself a little bit of affiliate money. Instead, I'm going … Continue reading What is the right diet for YOU?
Second verse, same as the first
So many people love their winter sports: skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, ice skating. Me? Not so much. Why do you think I don't want to live somewhere cold & snowy? We're talking winter activities on the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy. I must runfess, though, that my winter activities … Continue reading Second verse, same as the first
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