An unfortunate consequence of having two young kids is that I don't always get to sit down and eat a meal. Often, I find myself forgetting to eat altogether and sometimes even making 'not so great' decisions regarding my fueling goals--gasp! So I rely heavily on quick, nutritionally dense foods to fuel my active lifestyle. I'm so obsessed with energy bites because they are 1) quick and nutritionally dense, 2) one batch lasts all week (after … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips for Running at Night + Bonus Night-Time Race Checklist!
This week was the official start of the New York State Parks Summer Run Series, a series of 8 races all around some of Long Island’s best parks and beaches. It’s a great time to not only see what Long Island has to offer, but veteran runners keep coming back for the supportive, positive atmosphere, and post-race party. Runners close out summer nights with a beer, BBQ, music, tents, laughs, and good times all around! One year there was … [Read more...]
Global Running Day Interview: A look into my miles
When my daughter asked a little too late last night to go around the block, I excitedly told her, 'Don't worry! Tomorrow is Global Running Day!' Her response? That's boring! In her defense she is 4 years old, and holds 'holidays' to very high standards. So when she found out that all we would do for Global Running Day is well, run, I suppose she was disappointed. I'll forgive her about her lack of running day enthusiasm, because she … [Read more...]
The ‘Get It Done’ Weekly Workout Plan
I just realized that the only area of my life where I don’t make lists are my workouts. I love to-do lists and planners--I have lists at work, lists at home, and the gratifying feeling of crossing tasks off is just so fulfilling. So as I’m struggling to fit fitness into my busy life, I decided it was time to make a list! [Tweet "Write it down, get it done! Workouts to check off your list! #sweatpink"] I scheduled Monday through Sunday with … [Read more...]
Simple Tips to Become a Stronger, Faster Runner
We went out for a family run this week--and by family run, I mean my husband pushing the double stroller with a 4 and 2 year old, and me running fast. First I felt slightly guilty about leaving my family in the dust, BUT then I realized what I probably looked like to my girls--fast. I'm by no means as fast as I used to be/want to be right now, but I suppose fast is all relative. While I was running though, I did have a realization about … [Read more...]
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