The First Step

  I’m so happy to have Coco here today! She always has insightful thoughts about life and running that are often sprinkled with humor. Plus, as an empty nester, she helps me maintain my perspective on parenting and that life will return to normal one day! I had the honor of meeting Coco last year at [...]

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Run Mommy

Run Mommy

  It was a great day for a run. And it was awesome. Yesterday morning, I lined up with 40,000 of my closest running friends at the start of the Broad Street Run. It’s hard to believe that race day has come and gone. I feel like I’ve been anticipating it for so long. The [...]

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Friday Round-Up: Storytellers

High line

Well, it’s finally here! It’s race weekend. GAH! On Sunday, I’ll be running the Broad Street Run with 40,000 of my closest friends in Philadelphia. It’s been a really long time since I’ve actually trained for and run a race. Like, a really long time. I’m excited about soaking up the race day atmosphere. I’m [...]

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Pin It Thursday!

12 ways to Quinoa

Oh Pinterest. You are a thing of beauty, aren’t you? Mostly, I like to daydream on Pinterest – look at the pretty pictures, daydream about vacations and surf spots, and kitchen renovations. It’s also a great place to gather some of my favorite recipes and workouts. My friend Lindsay had an idea for a Pin It Party for [...]

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5 Favorite 30 Minute or Less Workouts

20 min AMRAP

One of my biggest challenges is finding time to work out during the busy days. Sometimes, I’m lucky if I can get 30 minutes to workout but is that enough time? Thank goodness for Angela from Happy Fit Mama!! I can’t remember when or how I came across Angela’s blog but she’s one of my [...]

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Stop Trying to Achieve Balance

Stop trying to achieve balance

  Last night, I attended and event hosted by the SITS Girls and sponsored by Invisalign. The event itself was great and focused on the business of blogging. However, that’s not what I want to talk about today. There was one thing that Tiffany and Fran said about how to find balance in life that has been [...]

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Friday Round-Up: What defines you?

spring blossoms

Oh hi Friday. I think that I’m glad to see you. I mean, in theory I am because it’s the end of the week but I’m not sure that my weekend will be a real weekend. I’ve been stuck in meetings all week, leaving me with lots of work to catch up on over the [...]

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Enjoy the Journey

NYC Running Mama Enjoy the Journey

I am beyond excited to have Michele from NYC Running Mama here on the blog today. She’s a mom to two of the cutest little boys, ultrarunner, and run coach who is currently training for the Ironman Lake Placid.  I remember when I first met Michele last year at the MORE/Fitness Magazine Half Marathon expo. [...]

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