Five Benefits of Planning Your Workouts in Advance

As runners, many of us may be accustomed to following a training plan when gearing up for a race...but what about your non-run days, or when you don't have a race planned? Do you plan your workouts in advance or do you just wing it? For this … [Continue reading]

Finally Feels Like Spring

Yes, I know that I've probably just jinxed myself with the title of this post! But, this was the first week where we finally strung together a few days of consistent Spring weather which was a nice boost to my #optoutside streak. Week 15 - … [Continue reading]

A down then up week

The title of this post pretty much says it all. The week started out with me in a front-row seat on the struggle bus and ended with the longest run I've had in a while. I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down - here's how the week … [Continue reading]

Fit Friday Five – Be a Race Volunteer

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? The month is dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering. I'm a big believer in giving back and that includes giving back to the running community. I've had the wonderful opportunity … [Continue reading]

Hello April

It's a new month, which around here means setting a few monthly goals to keep me accountable and on track. But first here's a quick look at this week’s workouts. Week 13 and Setting April Goals Monday -- 3-mile run, Core & Stretch Tuesday … [Continue reading]

Catching up over April coffee

Happy Friday! We’re rolling into the first weekend of the month which means Coco and Deborah are hosting the Ultimate Coffee Date. It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday! I've got a big mug of coffee in hand, so grab your fave hot … [Continue reading]

Um Spring – where did you go?

Just as I was welcoming spring weather with open arms, it seems that Spring has slipped into hiding. Yes I know that it's only March, and in typical New England fashion, I really shouldn't expect things to really warm up until mid-April...but I'm … [Continue reading]

March Runfessions

Happy Friday! March has blown by and now we're here on the last Friday of the month, which of course means it’s time for some soul (or is that sole?) cleansing. Marcia has opened the runfessional and I’ve got some 'fessing to do, so let’s get to it, … [Continue reading]

Running into Spring

Well, we made it to the first day of Spring and I couldn't be happier! I celebrated the start of the new season with my longest run in quite a while and I'm pleased to say it was a strong effort! Here's a quick look at how this week in fitness played … [Continue reading]

Five Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! I'm sorry I missed out on last week's Fit Five Friday link-up but I had been cranking on some things for work last week and truly just ran out of bandwidth. So I'm happy to be back this week and sharing a few things that I've been … [Continue reading]