Chasing goals and babies
Some may say that the only thing runners need on race day is the belief in themselves that they can make it to the finish line. That and their trusty pair of running shoes. And GU. And hydration vest. And running watch. And the list of running gear for race day can go on and
There are so many benefits to drinking water. But I bet you didn’t know these things. Nothing tastes and feels better than an ice-cold glass of water after a workout. And while you know that we should be drinking water before, during and after a run or other exercise, many of us fail to drink
I just finished a 2-day BluePrint juice cleanse and I have never felt better—and never been happier now that it is over. Let me start by saying I recommend everyone do a juice cleanse. It was my first time, and although hard at times, it was doable. It was a challenge and taught me so
When it comes to diet, many are flexible when talking about adapting to adding new foods in on our quest to clean up our diets and fuel the body with what is needs. But it’s removing meat that can be hard for some. This is why slowly practicing a flexitarian diet is s great idea.
The Sun Down Motel is a ghost story that will make you never think of old motels the same. It is chilling for two reasons: it is equal parts crime story meets equal parts ghost story-making. That makes it the perfect recipe for a spooky read. Just about everyone has stayed in a seedy-looking motel
My toddler watches the same movie over and over again. This song is going to get stuck inside my head. And even though we try to persuade him to watch something different, watching the same movie on repeat actually does have some developmental benefits. I have to call it now that my son will become
Babywearing is a complete life changer when dealing with an infant and a toddler at home. And I quickly discovered just how much I can get done around the house when babywearing. The best part is I discovered the perfect routine that works for my family and myself so that I can get things done
Today kicks off Runner Safety Awareness Week, a time to continue to spark conversation and share preventive methods to keeping runners safe when they are out doing what they love. Those who are interested in more discussion, activism, education, stories, and tips can check out The Run Collective, which is holding runner safety workshops and
I have a very active toddler. So I know toddler fitness classes. It is typical to have a 3-year-old boy that bounces off the walls at times. But my son literally runs around in circles for fun. He is a ball of energy and is used to being out and about with me trying new
Rise and shine. There are many benefits to getting up early. I know that these include things like increased productivity, but it’s just so tempting to stay in bed. But as a mom of a newborn, I wake up around 5 a.m. to feed her. Like any sane person, I then usually go back to
You can now get your hands on a copy of my children’s book Ready, Set, Run! through Amazon. This children’s book introduces little ones to running—showing them that with a little imagination, exercise is really fun. The main character pretends he is a racing car that speeds, slows down, and stops. Not only is it
