One of the biggest hurdles I hear from moms trying to better their health is the struggle with time. "I just don't have time." You know what? You're probably right! Between house, kids, laundry, jobs, laundry, school or church responsibilities, laundry, and husbands, we don't have time. But I've come to the conclusion that we … Continue reading 5 Effective Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes
This past weekend I ran a small 5k to benefit the school where I teach. While it was small, it was a lot of fun, and the boys and I had a blast. One thing stuck out to me though, that I've thought about many times: your size doesn't matter in running. Every body is … Continue reading Do You Have a Runner’s Body?
When I talk about running, plenty of people immediately laugh and respond with, "Yeah, if I'm running, you all better be running too, because something is chasing me." I laugh with them, because it's funny and totally fine if they don't want to run. But often times, those same people will follow it up with, … Continue reading How to Enjoy Running (When You Really Hate Running)
It's the age-old mom question: Can we have it all? This dream of having the family, the prefect job, the great house, the relaxing vacations, the life-enriching hobbies and extra-curriculars, and intimate and meaningful relationships with our spouse and kids seems doable, doesn't it? Not to mention a clean house, home-cooked meals, and a super … Continue reading Something’s Gotta Give: A Mom’s Struggle
You make the decision. Maybe it's New Years and you vow that this year is the year you will make your health a priority. Maybe its March and you suddenly realize that summer is around the corner and you really want to look good in a swimsuit. Maybe it's a big event like a wedding, … Continue reading 5 Excuses that Sabotage your Health
It was a hectic day. Schedules were all over the place, my husband had meetings, I had grades to get in, and the kids were going bananas. The house was a sty, but let's be honest, that's usually the case. It was one of the days when I wanted to throw my hands up in … Continue reading Sausage, Kale, and Sweet Potato Hash
One of the things that people tell me when I inform them that I often wake up at 4 am to go running is, "You're crazy." To which I usually reply, "Yes, I know." (I am fully aware that it is crazy. I won't even mention the time I woke up at 3:30 am to … Continue reading 4 Tricks to Get You Working Out
I hate the word diet. A lot. In the actual, true meaning of the word, diet means the foods that an organism typically eats. That definition doesn't bother me. It's the meaning that has morphed after years of science, experts, and industry have told us what to eat. I'm not cool with that. I've shared … Continue reading Top 5 Recipes from Run Fast Eat Slow
It was a cold, Saturday morning when I took a chance on a new method of fuel. I had a 10 mile run scheduled and it was about 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and the ground was covered in snow. Seemed like the perfect time to try something new. I had ordered a sample pack of UCAN … Continue reading Review of Generation UCAN
In a week full of Valentines and Ashes, sugar highs, and somber moods, I was able to find a nice rhythm. It helps that the weather warmed a little bit, and that makes running a lot more bearable in the winter. It also helped that it was a very short week at school; teachers' conference … Continue reading Marathon Training: Week 3
