One thing I’ve heard from several people lately is that they really want to train for their first half marathon, but then they say something along the lines of… “I’m not sure if I can do it.” “I don’t know how to train for it.” “I don’t know if I have the time for it.”…
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5 Sports Nutrition Tips for Runners and Triathletes + Book Giveaway!
I’m in quite a few triathlon and running groups on facebook, and nutrition is a question that comes up frequently. Sports nutrition is such an individualized issue – what works for one person may not be best for another. For example, some people love to fuel with real foods, while others prefer engineered sports products. …
12 Gift Ideas for Runners and Triathletes
It’s time to talk presents. Whether you’re shopping for a runner, all around fitness lover, or healthy foodie, I want to help you out with a roundup of some of my favorite healthy gift ideas. This will be a 3 part series, and today’s post focuses on gift ideas for runners and triathletes! Disclosure –…
8 tips for exercising in the cold weather
Winter workouts can present some challenges if you like to continue with your outdoor routines – mainly the earlier darkness and the coooold temperatures (here in the Northeast, at least). But winter also brings new experiences that we don’t get the rest of the year, like scenic snowy runs, snowshoeing along trails, cross country skiing,…
Hallows Eve 5K Race Review & Recap
Yesterday my hubby and I did the Hallows Eve 5K Race in Lowell. As I mentioned previously, I love Halloween races because dressing up and seeing other people’s costumes is always so fun!! I decided to go as Lori from the Walking Dead – I figured I could take advantage of the current baby bump…
Massachusetts Halloween Race Roundup
I absolutely love this time of year for road races – you’ve got the Halloween themed races over the next two weeks, the turkey trots in late November, and Jingle Bell & Santa themed runs in December. It’s a great way to make sure that you stay active throughout the upcoming busy holiday season –…
The Color Run 5K Review & Recap
Keeping with my lucky streak of winning things, I happened to win an entry to the Color Run 5K through a giveaway on another blog. I’ve done a few other color runs, but never “The Color Run” which I believe was the original branded version that started the trend – so I was excited to…
Are you a runner? Check out Craftsbury Running Camps!
If you are a runner, I highly recommend checking out the running camps at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont. I’ve been lucky enough to get to speak twice this summer on sports nutrition at these camps, and have just been amazed at the experience they provide for their campers. Here are 6 reasons to check…
Why I heart Alysia Montano (the athlete who competed at 8 months pregnant)
I recently saw that Alysia Montano had her baby girl this month, and it reminded me that I never got a chance to write a blog post about her. So here it is, albeit a little late! When Montano ran the 800 meters at the U.S. track and field championships back in June, I was…
How to Become a Better Runner
At IDEA World’s BlogFest this past week, I was able to attend “Running Secrets to Success: Skills and Drills for Trainers, a session given by Jason Karp. He is the owner Run-Fit and also has a PhD in Exercise Physiology. The session started with an in depth review of the science behind running, including discussions…