Staying motivated on long runs is definitely a challenge. I get bored just putting one foot in front of the other. The other day I was running on a treadmill (thanks frigid weather!) and when I hit the 5 mile mark I just lost all motivation to go on. My feet felt like lead bricks … More Beat Long Run Boredom
If you’re looking for a yummy pick-me-up this winter this tea is the perfect thing! Comforting with just a hint of spice from the black pepper it’s perfect for cold and rainy days (or for when “Snowpocalypse” hits here in North Carolina e.g. 4″-6″ of snow and the city shuts down…oh I love the south). … More Yummy Yoga Tea
A few weeks ago I picked up some new running shoes at a Nike Outlet store in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (which is a fun, crazy, random place in the Smoky Mountains). I have to admit I have an obsession with running shoes, I have my treadmill running shoes, my outdoor running shoes, my fitness class … More Half Marathon Training Plan
This week it finally felt like Fall was in the air, it cooled down enough we opened our windows for the first time all summer (disturbing a few spiders…) and I let out a sign of relief at the fresh air blowing all through the house. Fall in North Carolina is the best time of … More Kindergarten Soup (Stone Soup)
I tried my first stand up paddle boarding (SUP) yoga class yesterday. It was fantastic! It challenges your balance on another level, I was struggling in Warrior II! Needless to say, I fell in several times, but that was part of the fun. It was much less serious (and quiet) than most yoga classes, the … More SUP Yoga
While I’ve always had a pretty decent knowledge of fitness and nutrition passed down from my triathlete parents, it has taken me awhile to get away from trying to “look skinny” and focus on making my body as healthy and strong as possible. I’ve always been active, but I would take a week or two … More Fitness Outlook
the pollen count 