Read about fitness for moms and moms-to-be. Whether you prefer running, walking, hiking, biking, strength training, or swimming, you'll find the best products and tips to keep you in tip-top shape.
Tonight, I'm going to download ten new running songs from iTunes for my birthday (Thank you for the gift card, Joe & Rhonda!): Roll To Me by Del Amitri Two Princes by Spin Doctors Yes I Will by Bebo Norman and Joy Williams Material Girl by Madonna Suds In The Bucket by Sara Evans Suddenly […]
Repeat after me: "I can run a 5K!" Yes. You. CAN. Even if you're not a runner (Neither am I). Even if you're not as teeny tiny as Darcie or as focused as Lisa or as tenacious as Michele. YOU CAN cross that finish line. Here's how... 1. Decide on a running plan. Health Magazine […]
This morning I ran in my 3rd 5k. I ran my first 5K in December 2007, with a finishing time of 32:59. I ran my second 5k in March 2008, with a finishing time of 28:34. Today, I ran in my third 5K (my first 5K since having baby #2...), with a finishing time of […]
I ran. I finished. I loved it. I want to do it again. Stay tuned for: a rec-cap of my race tips for how YOU can train to run in a 5K running gear giveaways
When I got pregnant with baby #2, several people asked if they could throw me a baby shower. I declined. For starters, I find most baby showers to be incredibly awkward. I don't like to play childish games (where you eat baby food, collect clothespins, measure the pregnant mama's belly, or try to identify chocolate […]
Pour me a glass of chardonnay. Give me a high-five. Do a little happy dance. Serenade me with your favorite celebration song. I just finished the 30-Day Shred. Yep. Today was Day 30. I did ten days on Level 1, ten days on Level 2, and ten days on Level 3 (killer!). I used 5 […]
For those of you who don't know, I started Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred yesterday (It's on-sale for $6.99 at amazon.com right now if you want to order it and join me in this crazy adventure...). GOALS: Complete all 30 days (Last Day: August 5). Lose 15 pounds. Tone up. Increase cardiovascular strength. DESCRIPTION OF WORKOUT […]
Sometimes I don't feel like exercising. Actually, most of the time I don't feel like exercising. Until I do it. And then I'm so glad that I did. As I mentioned previously, the getting started part is the hardest. Here's how I motivate myself : 1. I wear running clothes. If I put on my […]