revolve fitness – a spin studio with a {twist}
Author’s Note: this is one of four in a mini-series of non-running related workouts. For those that don’t know, or haven’t noticed, I’m not running right now (due to a foot injury). Instead, I’m...
View Articleand the winner is….
Thanks to ALL who entered the Marathon Must-Haves Giveaway! I’m excited to have some new followers and look forward to following your adventures, too. I loved reading all of your must-haves - some...
View ArticleNuttZo – a nut butter {review}
I love butter. All types of butter. But especially butters of the peanut variety. There’s just something about the smooth, creamy taste of peanut butter. After I read Born to Run, I started adding...
View Article4love clothing – handmade & one-of-a-kind garments
Two years ago my sister, Lindsey, moved to Panama to begin her dream – a non-profit focused on supplemental education for indigenous women and children. After years of hard work, tears, joys, and...
View ArticleBlogger Ride at Revolve Fitness
Last week I had the honor of attending a special event at Revolve, my favorite spin studio in the DMV. Revolve hosted its first-ever Blogger ride and I was a part of it! A little over a month ago, I...
View ArticlePotato, Kale, and White Bean Soup
Last week it was cold and dreary, especially for March. My wishful thinking for Spring and sun and warmth clearly isn’t working, so I did what I do best when it’s cold: make (warm) soup. I’ve been on a...
View ArticleAthlete Bio: Kevin Stack
Name: Kevin P. Stack Age: 45 Location: Reston, VA Years Running: 32 years Favorite race distance: 5K PRs: 1500M: 5:27, Mile: 5:48, 5K: 19:12, 10K: 42:00 How did you get into running? Too small...
View ArticleYoga {for runners}
Even though I’m (barely) running again, taking time off helped me rediscover my love for yoga. Yoga is one of those workouts that I always want to do, but don’t always find time for. A stress...
View ArticleVegetable Lettuce Wraps
After a week in Dallas, all I wanted was vegetables. Lots, and lots, of vegetables. It’s not that I ate unhealthy, but Texas is a state that’s all about meat and BBQ. And meat and BBQ is what I ate....
View ArticleRave Run: William B. Umstead State Park, NC
Name: Sarah Anne Swiss Location: William B. Umstead State Park (located in Wake County between Raleigh and Durham) Distance: 34 miles of trails Why I love this run: Umstead is an oasis and a runner’s...
View ArticlePineapple Coconut Smoothie
All I want is pineapple. I seriously can’t get enough of it. Maybe it’s because pineapple is packed with good fiber to help digestion and vitamin C to boost the immune system – or maybe it’s because...
View Articleand, baby makes {three}
2013 is the year of {three} In July, BJ and I are married {three} years. In August, I turn {three-zero}. And…in October, baby makes {three}. We couldn’t be more thrilled about our the newest runner...
View ArticleMedi-Dyne Product Review
In all of my years of running I’ve never really experienced leg or calf cramps. Sure, my calves might be a little sore after a long run but nothing like I experience these days. One of the (many)...
View ArticleCaramel (pop) Corn
There’s one thing I can’t resist buying when I’m at the Chicago Airport, and it’s Garrett’s Caramel Corn. I love caramel corn, but there’s just something about Garrett! Blame it on the babe, but I was...
View ArticleAquaphor Healing Ointment Review & Giveaway
As my belly gets bigger, so do my problems. I’m using the word “problems” loosely, but this babe has me experiencing things I didn’t know were possible: chaffing – and lots of it. I’m a runner and...
View ArticleYoga for Runners (and everyone else) – Lululemon edition
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that I consider myself a “runner”. I’ve been running for as long as I can remember – and refuse to stop while I’m pregnant. But, as I’ve become a smarter and older...
View ArticleAquaphor Giveaway: Winner
Thanks to ALL who entered the Aquaphor Giveaway! I’m excited to have some new followers and look forward to following your adventures, too. I loved reading all of your comments – there were some great...
View ArticleFor Two Fitness Maternity Workout Clothes: Review & Discount Code
These days it’s pretty obvious that I’m pregnant but before Week 19, it was touch & go. That’s why I love (and wear) For Two Fitness Maternity gear! Their clever slogans – Running for Two being...
View ArticleAthlete Bio: Sarah Anne Swiss
Name: Sarah Anne Swiss Age: 29 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Years Running: 14 Favorite race distance: Marathon (road) or 10 mile (trail) PRs: 3:20 (Marathon) How did you get into running? I have very...
View ArticleTips on Finding Practical Maternity Workout Clothes
Author’s Note: I was so excited when Becca approached me about a guest post on Practical Maternity clothes! At 29 weeks pregnant, my pre-pregnancy workout clothes look like a joke on me. Becca is...
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