Only one week left till the big 26.2 miles and I’m getting prepared mentally and physically. Today was my last long distance run through my hometown. I ran a half marathon and I can say with confidence I finished feeling strong and motivated to tackle what’s ahead of me! I’m currently awaiting for my plane … More Traveling with a Purpose
Less than a month I will be accomplishing one of my life goals, running a marathon! Not only am I running 26.2 miles but I’m going to Budapest, Hungary. I studied abroad there four years ago and now it is my time to make a reappearance. I am working out the final details of my … More Final Count Down
I’ve always loved bike riding, just cruising around either heading to the beach or enjoying the summer breeze. However this summer I’m using it to help with my marathon training. It gives me an edge to my off days. The days I rest from running I’m hitting the road with my bike. It is low … More Cruising
I stepped up the smoothie game this summer by preparing my ingredients in zip lock baggies and putting them into gallon zip lock freezer bags. I found that I was wasting a lot of time pulling out all the ingredients I wanted and then having to put them all away. It actually started to deter … More A Smoothie Summer
If you were to count how many times you have told yourself to go for a run and you didn’t do it, would your number be high? I know mine can creep up at times. If you are in the same boat, I would love to encourage you and share a couple of tricks that have … More If your mind isn’t in it, you aren’t in it.
Do you ever feel like you can run for miles and nothing can stop you? When you find your homeostasis in a run your breathing and moving forward happens effortlessly. Your mind is eased, sitting back and enjoying the ride. You put your body in cruise control or auto pilot and just go the distance. … More Running on Cruise Control
There are five activities I love to do outside that not only gets me moving but makes the winter magical. They are things I loved doing independently or I make them into festivities where I get all my friends together! Top 5 Festivities Ice skating Snow Shoeing Skiing/ Snowboarding/ Cross Country Skiing Tubing/ Sledding Snowmobiling 1. I … More 5 Winter Wonderland Festivities
The beginning of the year you always have the relieving feeling of a fresh start. I can look back and say I accomplished a lot is this past year such as: Gained back control over my health Ran two half marathons (Smuttynose and Nantucket) Educated myself on eating healthy Learned to say NO Learned to be … More Fresh New Start
There is nothing more peaceful than the hour in the morning where you can sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee with the delicious breakfast you just had made. It is a rare moment that does not always happen between the chaos of everyday living. But when you find the break and feel the sunshine … More The Moment of Serenity
As I woke up the ground was covered with a blanket of white snow. The snowflakes were dropping ever so slightly that created a whimsical sense of the holidays to come. I was eager to get outside and capture the beauty of this morning. After a warm cup of coffee, I headed out to Robert Frost Farm. … More The Road Not Taken
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