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My New Spring Favorite – The KURU Roam 2

April 17, 2026 by Michelle 6 Comments

For this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing my review of the KURU Roam 2 sneakers. KURU sent me this pair to try, and as always, all opinions are my own.

This is my second time trying a pair of KURU sneakers (you can check out my review of the Atom Fusion here) and, spoiler alert, this pair quickly became an instant favorite. Here are five things I’m loving about them.

Fit Five Friday: My New Spring Favorite, the KURU Roam 2

They’re stylish without trying too hard
First things first: I really like the look of these shoes. The Roam 2 has a clean, classic design that’s easy to wear with almost anything. They’re a great option for everyday life, practical yet polished – just right for spring.

They feel lightweight on the foot
Some supportive sneakers can feel a little heavy, but that wasn’t the case here. The Roam 2 feels light enough to wear comfortably for hours, which makes them especially appealing for everyday use. They strike that nice balance of feeling supportive and substantial without ever feeling clunky.

The cushioning is soft and comfortable
The KURUCLOUD+ foam provides a really nice cushioned feel. There’s enough softness to make walking in them feel comfortable, but not so much that they feel unstable or overly pillowy. For me, the cushioning feels just right for long walks and running errands around town.

The arch support makes a difference
One of the biggest standouts for me was the arch support. If you’ve been here for a while, you know I appreciate a shoe that feels supportive from the moment I put it on, and this one really does. The support is noticeable in a good way and makes these especially well-suited for days when I know I’ll be on my feet a lot.

The toe box feels roomy, but still secure
Another thing I really appreciated was the toe box. It has enough room to let your toes breathe and move comfortably without feeling loose or sloppy. The fit still feels secure and put together. For me, that roomy-but-not-too-roomy fit is a big part of what makes these so comfortable.

If your ideal sneaker is one that looks good, feels good, and can keep up with real life, the KURU Roam 2 is definitely worth checking out. They have that easy, everyday look that feels especially right for spring, but they also deliver the support and comfort I want in a shoe I’ll be reaching for on repeat. In fact, I’m already planning to order these in white too – perfect for spring and summer outfits!

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Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, fave things, Friday Five, KURU shoes, product reviews

Five Things Over April Coffee

April 3, 2026 by Michelle 20 Comments

Happy Friday! For this week’s Fit Five Friday I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So let’s chat.

Five Things Over April Coffee

Over coffee, I would tell you that this weekend we’re celebrating Ryker’s Gotcha Day! Hard to believe he’s been with us a year already. At his recent vet appointment he weighed in at a solid 88 pounds, and he’s not done growing yet!

Over coffee, I would tell you that I’m kinda obsessed with the Waterllama app. I installed it on my phone a couple of months ago and do feel like it’s helped me to get a better handle on how much (or how little!) I’ve been hydrating. I really like that you can easily log water, coffee, tea, wine, etc. and then the app calculates hydration levels for different beverages so you have a more accurate picture of your hydration beyond just tracking water alone.

And speaking of obsessions, over coffee, I would share that my current snack obsession is Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate-covered Pistachios – they are ridiculously addictive!

Over coffee, I would tell you I’m currently part of a wear test for a running shoe brand. It’s been an interesting process – the test runs about 6 weeks and there are detailed surveys to complete along the way, but there’s to be no discussion of the product and no photos on social media. So different from your typical product review! I’ll be curious to see what comes of all of this at the end and perhaps I’ll get to share more in a future post.

And while we’re on the topic of running shoes, over coffee I would share how bummed I was to learn that one of my favorite local running stores is closing its door at the end of the month as the owner wants to move on to do other things. The entire store is now 30% off so it seems like the perfect time to pick up a pair (or two) of my current favorite shoes, don’t ya think?

What would you tell me over coffee? Any snacking faves? Do you buy multiple pairs of the same running shoe?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Ultimate coffee date

Treadmill Runfessions

March 27, 2026 by Michelle 6 Comments

How is March coming to a close already?!

It’s time for another edition of Fit Five Friday, and, since it’s the last Friday of the month, I’m linking up, as always, with Marcia to share some Runfessions before we roll into a new month.

Treadmill Runfessions

Last month, you may remember that I was ~~whining~~…er runfessing about the winter weather and not wanting to run on the treadmill. Well my husband is now teasing me that our mill must have heard me since it has decided to stop working. The weather here is still very much all over the place – it snowed earlier this week for heaven’s sake – and having access to a treadmill would be beneficial. So…I runfess that I’m actually missing my mill…just a little bit.

Hopefully Ma Nature will start to cooperate soon and deliver some Spring weather. In the meantime, I probably should carve out some time to sit on the phone with customer service to see if there’s a solution to get the mill moving again.

I also runfess that I wouldn’t mind taking a closer look at some of the new mills on the market, especially the NordiTrack 1750 😉

Are you a fan of treadmill running? Any runfessions to share?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Runfessions

Five Ways to Shake Off Your Winter Slump

March 20, 2026 by Michelle 2 Comments

By the time late winter rolls around, I usually start to feel it: the indoor hibernation, the sluggish energy, the craving for a reset. As much as I love cozy season, there comes a point when I’m more than ready to get back outside and feel a little more like myself again. This month, creating a personal 31-day movement challenge has been a surprisingly good boost for me. It gave me something to focus on and helped me get moving with more purpose.

So, for this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing five simple ways to shake off the winter slump and head into spring with fresh energy.

Fit Five Friday: 5 Ways to Shake Off Your Winter Slump

Get back outside – After a winter of hibernating indoors, sometimes the biggest mood shift comes from simply stepping outside again. A walk, a workout, or even just a few minutes in the fresh air can help you feel more energized and less stuck.

Create a challenge for yourself – One of the best ways to build momentum is to give yourself something to work toward. It doesn’t have to be huge. A simple month-long fitness challenge or personal goal can add structure, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment.

Refresh your routine – If your workouts or daily habits have started to feel stale, this is a good time to switch things up. Try a new route, a different class, or even a new playlist to make movement feel fresh again.

Use the season as a reset – Spring naturally feels like a fresh start. Let that work in your favor. Revisit your goals, think about how you want to feel, and make a few small changes that support that energy.

Focus on progress, not perfection – Shaking off a slump doesn’t mean snapping instantly into your best routine. It’s about starting where you are and building from there. A little consistency goes a long way.

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Friday Five, new perspective, tips

March Coffee Date

March 6, 2026 by Michelle 14 Comments

Happy March ~ Happy Friday!

It’s time for another edition of Fit Five Friday! We’re also rolling into the first weekend of the month which means Coco and Deborah are hosting the Ultimate Coffee Date. So grab a mug of your fave beverage and let’s chat a bit.

Coffee Date ~ March 2026

Over coffee I would tell you, I’ve launched a 31-day movement challenge for the month of March. After seeing my motivation ebb and flow over the last couple of weeks (thanks in no small part to the weather), I wanted to kick things into gear and regain some consistency.

Over coffee I would tell you that we’re thinking of taking on another renovation project. When we did our major remodel back in 2024, there were sections of the house we left intact so we could live here while under construction. Now one of those areas which includes the first floor bath, is due for a much-needed refresh! The big question of the day is whether we’re going to go the DIY route or call our contractor.

What would you tell me over coffee? Are you a do-it-yourself-er?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Ultimate coffee date

Winter Weather Runfessions

February 27, 2026 by Michelle 21 Comments

We blinked and the month of February is just about done! It’s time for another edition of Fit Five Friday, and, since it’s the last Friday of the month, I’m linking up with Marcia to share some Runfessions.

Winter Weather Runfessions

I runfess that I have been hibernating. While I’m usually a bundle up and go kind of runner, this winter I have to admit that I just don’t want to. It has been exceptionally frigid and my motivation to wear all the layers and dodge the ice has reached an all-time low.

I also runfess that my running has taken a hit in the past few weeks. While I’m grateful to own a treadmill, I’ve never made it a secret how much I dislike running on one. We have another storm in the forecast for this weekend, so I think I’ll be embracing time on my bike and strength training for the forseable future.

There, winter whining done, LOL – Anyone else counting down the days to Spring?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Runfessions, winter running

5 Ways Running Helps You Show Up for Yourself

February 13, 2026 by Michelle 4 Comments

This week the Fit Five Friday crew is talking about 5 ways running teaches you to love yourself.

Self-love can sound like a big, shiny idea—something you’re supposed to feel all the time. But running has taught me that self-love is often much quieter than that. It’s not always a grand gesture. It’s a relationship you build through small choices: listening, adjusting, trying again, and celebrating progress you can’t always see.

5 Ways Running Helps You Show Up for Yourself

Consistency is a form of self-respect
Running teaches you the importance of keeping the promises you make to yourself. And no, it doesn’t have to be epic. Sometimes “showing up” is a short run, a run/walk, or an easy effort that may not look impressive on paper—but it still counts. Because you showed yourself you’re someone you can count on.

Self-love = keeping the promise.

Honoring your need for rest
Running makes one thing obvious: when you neglect recovery, your body pays for it. Rest isn’t a weakness—it’s critical maintenance. It’s the part of training that protects you, rebuilds you, and keeps you coming back.

Self-love looks like taking the rest day without guilt. It looks like choosing a walk, mobility, or strength training when your body is asking for support. It looks like understanding that recovery isn’t what you do after you’ve earned it—it’s what you do because you’re worth taking care of.

Self-love = honoring the limits.

Practicing self-talk like you’re someone you care about
The internal monologue on a hard run is…loud. Running gives you a front-row seat to how you treat yourself under pressure. And it’s a pretty good mirror. Are you encouraging yourself? Or are you using words you’d never say to a friend who’s trying?

Running has reminded me that I can do hard things—but I don’t have to be harsh to do them. Compassion fuels progress better than criticism.

Self-love = choosing kindness under effort.

Tuning into your body’s cues
Running teaches body literacy: breathing, effort, form, fatigue, hunger, hydration, sleep. It’s data, not drama. Some days your body is ready to go. Some days it’s asking for a slower pace, shorter distance, or a walk break—and the most loving thing you can do is listen.

When you learn to run by feel (instead of forcing every run to look a certain way), running becomes less about proving yourself and more about partnering with yourself.

Self-love = listening and responding.

Celebrating your wins—big and small
Running is full of invisible wins: showing up, staying consistent, choosing the easier pace, doing the warm-up, coming back after a tough season. Some wins don’t come with medals or PRs. Sometimes the win is finishing when you wanted to quit. Or realizing your breathing recovered faster than last week. Or noticing your mindset stayed steadier even when your pace didn’t.

And here’s the truth: you don’t need an audience to be proud of yourself.

Self-love = celebrating progress.

Self-love isn’t always bubble baths and spa days—though there’s certainly nothing wrong with either! Sometimes it’s lacing up. Sometimes it’s choosing the walk break. Sometimes it’s saying, “Not today,” and meaning it.

Running teaches you how to honor yourself—not perfectly, but consistently.

What’s one way running has helped you care for yourself—physically, mentally, or emotionally?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Friday Five, lessons learned, Self-care

Coffee Chat – February ’26 Edition

February 6, 2026 by Michelle 22 Comments

For this week’s Fit Five Friday I’m linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So grab a mug and let’s chat!

Coffee Chat – February ’26 Edition

Over coffee, I’d have to mention how excited I am that my beloved Patriots are back in the Super Bowl! Looking forward to Sunday’s game.

Over coffee, I’d share that I just finished reading Shonda Rhimes’ Year of Yes: 10th Anniversary Edition. It is an updated edition with some new chapters added to the original (which I read when it first came out). While I’m not sure the new chapters were necessary, but I did enjoy revisiting the book’s central message of the power of leaning in and saying yes to yourself and not letting fear shrink you.

Over coffee, I’d tell you while I was down with a cold last month that I became mildly obsessed with the Jigsaw 3D app on my iPad. I love puzzles and this was a fun way to pass some time while stretched out on my couch.

Over coffee, I’d marvel at the fact that I’m approaching the one-year anniversary for my hip surgery. Last year this time walking was painful and I was anxiously counting down the days… and now I’m celebrating almost 4 months of my return to running. What a difference a year makes!

What would you tell me over coffee?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Ultimate coffee date

A Couple of January Runfessions

January 30, 2026 by Michelle 16 Comments

It’s the last Friday of the month, which means for this week’s Fit Five Friday I’m joining Marcia to share a couple of runfessions before we head into a new month.

A Couple of January Runfessions

I runfess that the month of January always feels like THE longest month for me, and this start to 2026 has not changed that trend one bit. Perhaps it’s the post-holiday blues, my kiddo returning to campus, all of the political strife, being saddled for almost 2 weeks with a cold, the extreme temps…or all of the above, but my “new year” energy has taken a hit.

A couple of weeks ago I shared a post on ways to take care of yourself during these winter months and I runfess that I’ve not been doing a good job following my own advice, especially with my hydration! I recently downloaded an app to track my intake – curious to see if it helps.

Does anyone else feel like this has been the longest month? What would you runfess?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Runfessions

Fit Five Friday: 5 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Winter

January 16, 2026 by Michelle 5 Comments

Winter weather is in full effect and for some that’s a cause for celebration… and for many others – (raising my hand!), it’s a reason to hibernate.

And if you’ve been battling a winter bug (I’m just coming off a few days of fending off a cold), this season is an extra-good reminder to lean into self-care. Between frigid temps, dry indoor heat, shorter days, and the general sluggishness that can creep in, winter can feel like a lot. So for this week’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing a few simple winter self-care tips—small but meaningful ways to support your body and your mood during the coldest months of the year.

Fit Five Friday: 5 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Winter

Be good to your skin (and your hydration)
Winter air can really sap the moisture from your skin. Add forced indoor heat and it’s no surprise skin can feel dry, tight, or irritated. This is a great time to switch to a heavier moisturizer for both face and body.

And don’t forget hydration. It’s easy to drink less water when it’s cold out, but your body still needs it—especially in dry winter conditions.

Protect your sleep
Sleep is one of the most powerful forms of self-care—yet it’s often the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy. During winter (and especially during cold and flu season), good sleep supports overall health and helps your body feel more resilient.

If your sleep has been off lately, aim for consistency where you can. A simple wind-down routine can help: dim the lights, put your phone away, and do something calming for 10–15 minutes (stretching, reading, a warm shower). Even small changes can make a noticeable difference in how you feel day to day.

Embrace the outdoors
Fresh air is too important to both your mental and physical well-being to skip just because the temperature takes a dip. Unless icy conditions make it unsafe, getting outside—even briefly—can help reduce feelings of cabin fever and boost your mood.

A short walk, a few minutes of daylight, or a quick change of scenery can make a bigger difference than you’d think.

Find some Vitamin D support
Many people struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or a general low-energy slump in the winter, often triggered by a lack of sunlight. Another reason to get outdoors when you can—however, you may find that this time of year, that alone isn’t always enough.

Consider talking with a healthcare provider about whether a Vitamin D supplement could be helpful for you. Some people also find light therapy boxes useful during the darker months.

Declutter your space
This one may not seem like an obvious form of self-care, but clutter can be stressful. I think Winter is a great opportunity to clear out what may not be serving you anymore and create a calmer, more comfortable living space.

Start small: one drawer, one shelf, one cabinet. Keep the things you truly love and use, and donate what you no longer need. Added bonus—you’ll be ahead on the “spring cleaning” game.

Consider this your reminder: self-care doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.

Your turn – What do you do to take care of yourself during the winter months?

Filed Under: #FitFiveFriday, Self-care

My New Spring Favorite – The KURU Roam 2

Fit Five Friday: My New Spring Favorite, the KURU Roam 2

Five Things Over April Coffee

Five Things Over April Coffee

Treadmill Runfessions

Treadmill Runfessions

Five Ways to Shake Off Your Winter Slump

Fit Five Friday: 5 Ways to Shake Off Your Winter Slump

March Coffee Date

Coffee Date ~ March 2026

Winter Weather Runfessions

Winter Weather Runfessions

5 Ways Running Helps You Show Up for Yourself

5 Ways Running Helps You Show Up for Yourself

Coffee Chat – February ’26 Edition

Coffee Chat – February ’26 Edition

A Couple of January Runfessions

A Couple of January Runfessions

Fit Five Friday: 5 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Winter

Fit Five Friday: 5 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Winter

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