Are you thinking about purchasing an acupressure mat? Or perhaps you already own one, but haven’t started using it yet! Find out all the details about possible benefits and how to use an acupressure mat in this article. I recently started using an acupressure mat and I have to admit – I’ve been pleasantly surprised! …
Health + Wellness Tips
Homemade Elderberry Gummies
When winter hits, it’s important to focus on optimizing your health. This is especially true for active folks; you want to feel great and ready to take on your training when your season starts up again. One way to support your well-being during seasonal transitions is with elderberry*. And with these homemade elderberry gummies, there…
One Word Challenge: Choosing a Guiding Word for 2020
As December winds down and we inch closer to January, it is natural to start looking forward to the new year. There’s just something about heading into a new year that feels like a renewal. It’s as though we walk through a door and firmly shut it behind us – looking forward to what awaits…
Free Goal Setting Worksheets (Perfect for New Year’s Resolutions)
Thinking about making some changes in your life? Want to create new habits? These free goal setting worksheets will help you do just that! Whether you’re making New Year’s Resolutions or simply changing things up mid-year, these printables will help you. New Year’s Energy I absolutely love New Year’s time. It just feels like a…
Real Eats Review: An Honest Look at This Meal Delivery Service (+ Coupon!)
Have you seen ads for Real Eats meal delivery service? Or maybe a friend told you about it and you’re thinking about giving it a whirl? Read up on my honest experience in this Real Eats review – and find out why this is the only meal delivery service I’ve ever really loved. Disclosure: This…
10 Fun & Delicious Food Gifts for Men
Who has started their holiday shopping?! Gift giving is totally one of my love languages; I get so much joy out of shopping for or creating presents for friends and family. Today, I wanted to roundup more of my favorite Christmas gifts, and this time, focus on food gifts for men! I know I’ve got…
Printable Get Well Poems + Care Package Ideas for Sick Friends!
Have a training buddy who is feeling under the weather? Print out a get well poem and build a fun care package to surprise them! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Jakemans. As always, all opinions are my own. If there’s one thing that any runner, triathlete, or avid gym goer does not want to…
The benefits of sleep for athletes – and how you can sleep better!
There was an interesting collection of quotes from top running coaches that I was reading through the other day, and there were two that struck me the most: The Marginal gains concept has created a world where people focus on the last 1% while ignoring the first 99%. Get the basics down first! — Steve…
Nurturing Relationships: How Relationships are Like Road Races
Disclosure: This post about nurturing relationships is sponsored by Rockland Trust. As always, all opinions are my own. Do you ever browse social media and feel those tinges of inadequacy or jealousy? I know sometimes I’ll scroll down my newsfeed and draw the all-too-quick conclusion that someone else’s life is just about perfect. Of course,…
Writing a Gratitude Letter + Raising a Glass to Those Who Inspire Us
{Post intended for an audience of 21+ years.} This post is about to get a little Hallmark on ya, so grab a tissue and read on. I realize a gratitude letter and emotional toast is not a traditional food & fitness post, but this gets at our overall wellness – so I hope you enjoy……