(If you are just here for the simple green smoothie - skip to the bottom!) I hope everyone had a nice Easter with their family, and if you didn't celebrate it you were able to get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather the whole country seemed to be enjoying. We enjoyed our last weekend with the Hubs before he leaves for another deployment by going to see the Hoover Dam, a community egg hunt … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Run The 2015 Color Run! #WeShine
You may have heard of The Color Run before, but I can promise you - you haven't seen it like this! The Color Run is back for it's 2015 tour and it's better than ever! Whether you are a veteran runner or looking to run your first 5k, here are 5 reasons why you should run the 2015 Color Run tour! 1. The Bling! This year they have added a finisher's medal to the race! I haven't meant a … [Read more...]
5 Minute Strength Training For Runners
Whether you are a new runner (like me) or a veteran runner, it can be tough to fit in time to strength train. However, as I learned after training for my first half marathon, strength training is integral in becoming a strong, healthy runner. I knew the minute I crossed that finish line that I need to add more strength training into my workouts. Strength training helps to prevent … [Read more...]
My Word for 2015 and January Goal Setting
It's the time of year when many are making resolutions for a better year. That has always failed me in the past. I tend to work better with smaller term goals like monthly goal setting. I do pick a word each year to focus on. This year I decided to go with Accountability. ACCOUNTABILITY I need to be more accountable to myself and the goals I take on. Sometimes this means realizing that … [Read more...]
2015 Fitness Goals |TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch #GiveAGoal #Giveaway
If you would have told me at the beginning of 2014 that by the end of the year I’d not only love running, I’d have run my first half marathon, I might have laughed in your face. When I started into 2014 I knew I wanted to focus on weight loss and fitness, but I had no clue I’d find running after years of saying I wasn’t a runner. Training for my first half marathon had so many unexpected … [Read more...]