Posted in April 2014

Happy National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!

Happy National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!

In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day today (you knew that right?!?) and this Friday marking 6 months until the 2014 New York City Marathon, I thought it would be the perfect time to kick off my fundraising for North Shore Animal League as part of Team Animal League. North Shore Animal League, located in Port … Continue reading

Weekly Training Recap

Weekly Training Recap

RECAP (4/21-4/27) Monday – 3 mile run, 75 minute yoga class (& taught two 75 minute yoga classes) Tuesday – 45 minutes stationary bike, 30 minutes run/walk Wednesday – 75 minute yoga class Thursday – 5 mile run and 75 minute yoga class Friday – 75 minute yoga class Saturday – rest day Met Daniel and Jenn in Newark for … Continue reading

Thoughts From My Yoga Mat

Thoughts From My Yoga Mat

For some reason this week I’ve been seriously craving yoga. My workout preferences definitely vary with my mood and I’ve just really been into the calming effect of being on my yoga mat and getting lost in my practice recently. I know I typically talk a lot of running around here, but since I’ve been … Continue reading

Liebster Award Q&A

Liebster Award Q&A

Today I’m answering the Liebster Award questions from Carlee over at Be The Change.  The Liebster Award is a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers and maybe learn about some new blogs you haven’t read before!  – Enjoy! RULES: You must link back to the person who nominated you You must answer … Continue reading

Fall Marathon(s)

In the past few weeks there’s been a flurry of fall marathon planning with lotteries being announced, race registrations opening and training plans starting soon! As I’ve mentioned I’ve joined a charity team to run the 2014 New York City Marathon, but I have to admit I’m considering adding another full marathon to my fall race calendar. When … Continue reading

A Pain in the Neck – Update

So if you read my Pain in the Neck post last week I’m sure it’s no surprise that my workouts were completely non-existant. I pretty much spent Tuesday through Saturday totally out of commission due to some crazy muscle spasms in my neck, shoulders and upper back.  After 3 days of my activity being limited … Continue reading

A Pain in the Neck

A Pain in the Neck

This week has been incredibly frustrating.  I have the week off from class and with the weather getting nicer (finally!) I was looking forward to getting in some good runs and maybe even break my bike out. Unfortunately I woke up Tuesday morning with a muscle (muscles?) in my neck/ upper right shoulder area completely in … Continue reading

Weekly Training Recap

In case you missed it I shared last week that I’ve joined a charity team to run the New York City Marathon this fall!  I’ll be running as part of Team Animal League to benefit North Shore Animal League, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization! In the coming weeks I’ll begin to share … Continue reading