I can’t believe I am admitting this in writing, but I am learning to appreciate hilly runs. Well, I won’t go as far to say I love them, this is a long way from doing everything in my power to avoid them like the plague. There are a few reasons why running hills is important … Continue reading Taking On Hills: New Challenges As A Half Marathoner
“Gymbo,” my almost 2-year-old says pointing to the clown mascot. His teacher plays to song and dances around holding the jumbo plush clown. My son and all the other kids mimic the movements and follow the words in the song like going side to side and up and down. He has even mastered the part … Continue reading Thinking About Mommy And Me? Here’s Why You Should Bring Your Baby To Gymboree
I am obsessed with Barnes & Noble. And to my delight, my toddler is already a mini mommy when it comes to reading. (He already made me read him three short books the second I wrote this sentence.) So after a recent trip to get him some new books I decided now is the time … Continue reading Arts And Crafts To Do With Toddlers: Klutz Jr My Pom-Pom Pet Shop
I am a tough pumpkin. Literally. After coming across the information for The Great Pumpkin Run I knew I had to do this one. Besides all the cool swag given to runners, it seemed like the perfect fall race. But of course, running a 5k wasn’t enough for me. I read about the Tough Pumpkin … Continue reading One Tough Pumpkin: I Ran The Great Pumpkin Run 5k Holding A Pumpkin The Entire Time
I can barely hold my excitement in. I am about to bust as my grin grows Cheshire cat in length. I am screaming in happiness on the inside to not wake my sleeping toddler who is on my chest. My fingers are twirling along through the registering form. “Thank you for registering.” Reading this feels … Continue reading This Is What It Feels Like To Sign Up For The Disney Princess Half Marathon
Here’s what it was like to run in the Be The Match NYC 2018 run/walk. Running can be just as much as a team effort as it is a solo adventure. Between joining running groups to run with friends or signing up for races with relays, running doesn’t have to be so lonely. In fact, … Continue reading Running With Family As A Team Makes The Best Kind Of 5k
The alarm went off and the old familiar feeling came back. Like clockwork, I wanted to hit snooze but didn’t. I dressed and rushed to the door to meet my running buddy at the park. It is still dark out and the morning air is cold. But I don’t long for my warm bed because … Continue reading What It’s Like To Finish The Last Training Run Before A Half Marathon
