Week 15 – A little of this and that

Happy Sunday! Wow, it felt like this week went by in a blink. There was no real theme to this week, just tried to keep moving. Here's how the week's workouts played out. Weekly Run Down - Week 15 Monday -- 30 min Ride plus 5 min Cool-down, Core, … [Continue reading]

Running unplugged

My finicky Garmin is the inspiration for this week's Fit Five Friday. My Garmin? It's just a little over 4 years old, but boy oh boy has it been having some major fits lately. It has frozen on several occasions while trying to both save a run or … [Continue reading]

Week 14 – Riding the rollercoaster

Between work, home life, and the weather it has been a bit of a rollercoaster this week. Here's how my workouts played out this week: Weekly Run Down - Week 14 Monday —  20 min Peloton ride, 15 min Bodyweight Strength, and 10 min Core. I have … [Continue reading]

Reasons to Run in the Morning

One of my April goals is to return to early morning runs. So as I make the shift back to my early morning workouts, I thought I'd share some of the benefits of getting an early start. Five Reasons to Run in the Morning Fewer schedule conflicts … [Continue reading]

Week 13 – Hello April

Well, so much for in like a lion and out like a lamb - March came roaring in with strong winds and went out in a blustery fashion as well. While there were hints of spring weather along the way, the weather was all over the place, and things here … [Continue reading]

Fit Five Friday Over April Coffee

Welcome back to the Fit Five Friday linkup! Today I’m starting off the weekend with a little catch-up over the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah. So grab a mug of your favorite beverage and let's chat for a bit! Five Things Over … [Continue reading]

April Goals

If you have spent any time around here, then you know that I am a goal setter! I have often said that I especially like to set monthly goals to help keep me accountable and provide a focus - these short-term goals are a great way for me to break down … [Continue reading]

A Runfession or Two

Happy Friday and welcome to another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by Darlene, Renée, Jenn, Zenaida, and me! It's the last Friday of the month, so I’m linking up with Marcia to share a Runfession or two…so let’s get started. March … [Continue reading]

Week 11 – Oh So Tired

It may have been a slow adjustment to the time change or the constant fire drill that my work continues to be, but I struggled to find my energy this week. "I'm so tired" was a consistent refrain playing through my head. The workouts did happen, … [Continue reading]

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Virtual Races Yet

After a year of watching races either cancel or go virtual, I know that many runners are itching to toe the line as in-person races slowly start to pop-up across the country. But it's clear that the return to in-person events is going to be a slow … [Continue reading]