Fitness

Chicago Marathon 2019 . . . Here We Go!

July 24, 2019 in Fitness

Call me crazy but I think running a marathon is so cool and so fun! I love the training, the challenge, the structure and come race day the energy and excitement are just off the wall. And here’s the cool thing about completing a marathon – only .5% of the U.S. population has completed a

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Three New Podcasts I Couldn’t...

February 26, 2019 in Fitness

I equate podcast listening to Netflix watching. We have all been guilty of binge-watching some great Netflix series and trust me when you find a good podcast it’s near impossible to stop listening. And just like Netflix, the choices are vast from politics to the latest in...

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Gift Ideas for the Runner or Athlet...

Another gift guide and this time it’s all about the athletes or runners in your life! This past year I became a runner again. I first took up running right after college while living in New York City and ran for about 10 years...

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My 2018 NYC Marathon Race Day

November 7, 2018 in Fitness

Running the New York City Marathon is truly an amazing experience that is hard to put into words. The love and support of the crowd along the race course is like nothing I ever expected and really carried me through the entire 26.2 miles. A...

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Super Hero Muffins, Leggings to Liv...

October 26, 2018 in Bread & Treats, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Friday Favorites

They call them Phantom pains . . . aches and pains you begin to feel during taper week before marathon race day but really your fine. This morning I was convinced I felt knee pain on my easy run – my knee is fine. And...

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10 Day Countdown to 2018 NYC Marath...

October 25, 2018 in Fitness

It’s been a while since I’ve done a marathon training update and with only one week left until race day, I thought it’s now or never.😀 A 45 minute run this morning along the ocean with the soundtrack of Dear Evan Hansen (I’m obsessed with...

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Something to Watch, Something to Li...

September 21, 2018 in Fashion, Fitness, Friday Favorites

TGIF which means it’s time for Friday Favorites! Today is the first official day of fall! And it’s supposed to be in the 80’s here in Southern California but the mornings are in the low 60’s so I get a little taste of fall...

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50 Days Until the New York City Mar...

September 15, 2018 in Fitness

I thought I would end the week with a quick update on my marathon training. This week I hit over 40 miles for the first time since I started training! I knew going into week 13 it was going to be a high mileage...

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My Friday Favorites are Back! :)...

September 7, 2018 in Bread & Treats, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Friday Favorites

It’s Friday and I am bringing back my favorite and most popular blog posts . . . Friday Favorites!! Every other week I will get back to sharing my favorite finds in fashion, food, movies, books, gadgets, beauty products and more because let’s face...

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Get Inspired to Eat Healthy . . . R...

August 29, 2018 in Fitness, Food

I really needed some inspiration in the kitchen!! Here it is . . . Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. by 2017 NYC Marathon Winner Shalane Flanagan. Runner or non-runner I highly recommend this new book for anyone- looking for healthy recipes from snacks, breakfast, lunch,...

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