Measuring Progress Toward Your Goals
My daughter’s swim team coach sits down with them once a month and has each swimmer do some goal setting. They are each given an index card to write down their name and both their short term and long...
View ArticleFrom the Archives: Baked Eggplant Parmigiana
October 1st was World Vegetarian Day and the whole month of October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. So, I’ve pulled my Baked Eggplant Parmigiana from the Archives to share. What better way to kick start...
View ArticleRun Walk Run: Motivation and Training Tips from Jeff Galloway No. 10
It’s been quite some time since I shared motivation and training tips from Jeff Galloway! As part of the Galloway Blogger Program, I hope that my readers will pick up some great running knowledge from...
View ArticleThe Importance of Bilateral Breathing
I often watch swimmers as I’m standing on the deck at the pool. I’m watching to see how fluid their stroke is depending on how they have been conditioned to breathe in the water. The decision as to...
View ArticleA Simple Formula for Setting (and Achieving) Your Goals
If you’ve been reading my blog for the last year, you know that I set some life goals in blogging, fitness and personal development. Since setting those goals in January, I’ve taken actionable steps to...
View ArticleFamily That Runs Together Earns BLING Together
I haven’t always been a runner. I don’t come from a family of runners. Even when I decided to celebrate my breast cancer victory by doing a triathlon, I had no idea how I was going to make it through...
View ArticleMy Mom’s Family Style Cavatini #SundaySupper
I’m celebrating National Pizza Month with my mom’s family style Cavatini! What is Cavatini? It’s a traditional Italian dish much like a pizza casserole. Traditionally, it’s made using three different...
View ArticleEurope + Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend – Part I
When the Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon was announced as my husband and I stood in our corrals at the Disney Princess Half, we decided we must go to Paris and participate! So, I contacted my...
View ArticleHow to Stay Safe During Your Night Runs
As the days get shorter, most of us will be doing some night runs in order to get our training sessions done. Safety during night runs is imperative. Think about the conditions you drive under once it...
View Article7 Strategies for Reducing Anxiety Before a Race
Anxiety over your race in the week leading up to the race and on the morning of the race can lead to some sleepless nights. The strategies for coping with race day anxiety are similar to those for...
View Article9 Spooky, But Simple Halloween Meals
Once a year, the spookiness of Halloween brings the kid out of all of us. Tonight is Halloween, but in our house, we’ve been celebrating all weekend. We went to a Trunk or Treat Friday night, a...
View ArticleEurope and the Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend – Part II
A couple weeks ago, I posted tips from Jeff Galloway about the importance of families running together. As my husband and I stood in the our corrals at the 2015 Disney Princess Half Marathon, we knew...
View ArticleTraining Advice for the Beginner Triathlete
When people find out I compete in triathlons, they always have lots of questions especially if they’re a beginner triathlete. I actually love talking about my sport. I’m not the athlete you’ll probably...
View Article2016 Veterans Day FREE Meals
Tomorrow we celebrate 2016 Veterans Day. So, I’m sending out a huge THANK YOU to all the members of our Armed Forces who have so bravely stood up for America and the values we hold to ensure continued...
View ArticleKickbox Your Way into 2017 with a $25 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
Disclaimer: I’ve partnered with XShadyside Pittsburgh for this Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card giveaway. As most of my readers can attest, I love a good high intensity workout. We are all busy people,...
View Article2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Triathletes
Disclaimer: The giveaway in this post is sponsored by Journal Menu. The 2016 Triathlete Gift Guide is here! YAY!!! Woot! Woot! If you’ve been wondering what perfect gift to get the triathlete in your...
View Article7 Training Rules to Avoid Injury
It’s important to minimize your risk of injury during your training. Better yet, to avoid injury! So, when doing race-specific training, keep the total distance covered shorter than the goal race, or...
View Article2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
Disclaimer: The giveaway in this post is sponsored by Journal Menu. The 2016 Runner Gift Guide has arrived! If you’re looking for the perfect gift to get the runner in your life, this week’s gift guide...
View ArticleA Letter to My Daughter on Her 11th Birthday
It’s 11:30pm on the eve before your 11th birthday. Last year at this time, I couldn’t believe you were turning double digits. As I walked into your room to kiss you goodnight, you lay sleeping with...
View Article2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Athletes
Disclaimer: The giveaway in this post is sponsored by Journal Menu. The 2016 Athlete Gift Guide features some great ideas for fitness enthusiast in your life. Be sure to check out our 2016 Triathlete...
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