Disclosure: This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Bays English Muffins to review this product. What’s up fellow fit friends?! I’ve been in the best mood the past few weeks because training is starting to ramp up a bit for my summer races. …
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Boston Marathon Expo with KIND + Answers to Your Running Nutrition Questions!
Disclosure: I was compensated by KIND to perform mini running nutrition sessions at the Boston Marathon Expo. As always, all opinions expressed here are my own. Did ya’ll watch the Boston Marathon on Monday? We were lucky enough to find a live stream in another language (since we couldn’t get access to the normal free…
How to be more eco friendly this spring: a guide for fitness enthusiasts!
Disclosure: prAna kindly sent me items from their spring clothing line to test out and review. As always, all opinions are my own. With spring time approaching, it seems ‘going green’ and ‘how to be more eco friendly’ are at the top of everyone’s minds. {Well, that and hoping for consistently warm weather and sunny…
Hydration During Exercise: Tips for Runners and Triathletes!
Hydration is important for everyone, but especially for runners and triathletes. On an everyday basis, the water you drink moistens tissues (like those of the eyes and mouth), lubricates joints, maintains the correct body temperature, prevents constipation, and more. And during training and events, proper hydration helps reduce the risk of two undesirable situations –…
What causes muscle cramps? The answer may surprise you…
Most athletes – at one time or another – have experienced muscle cramps. Whether it happens out on the course or comes as a “charlie horse” while resting later, it’s never a fun experience. So what causes muscle cramps? If you scour the internet, you can find tons of anecdotal stories – most related…
Should you drink coffee before workouts? It may depend on your genes.
Most of you runners and triathletes probably know that caffeine is widely accepted as a performance enhancer. Though the jury is still out on the exact mechanism, it is believed that caffeine functions in several ways related to endurance performance. It likely has a role reducing perception of fatigue by impacting certain receptors in the…
15 Expert Tips for Your New Year’s Resolutions!
Now that Christmas is over and 2017 is rapidly approaching, it’s that time when everyone starts thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions. I love that the new year offers a “fresh start” to kick off healthy habits. (Though of course, any time is a good time to do that!) But the reality is that only…
Dealing with Disappointment: I’m Not Running Boston in 2017
Many of you know that I had a burning desire to Boston in 2017. It’s a bucket list race for every runner, in a city I’ve been living in or around for the last 13 years. I thought it would be perfect timing: I’m not pregnant, Devon is in much more of a routine, and…
How Money Coaching Can Improve Your Health and Wealth {+20 Ways to Save on Food and Fitness}
Disclosure: Huge thanks to Capital One for sponsoring this post about money coaching for health and wealth. As always, all opinions are my own. It seems like this time of year often becomes focused on consumerism – the “buy, buy, buy!” messages of the season. I know I can be susceptible to it. There’s always…
Thanksgiving Heroes who Protect, Serve & Promote Peace
Taking a break from my normal recipe and fitness posts to share a few thoughts with you as the holiday season officially arrives today! Trying to embrace more gratitude this season. Disclosure: The Daily Meal sent out an email to their Culinary Content Network regarding La Brea Bakery’s contest, and I was inspired to write…