Yeah, Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is here! I finally made it to Florida (a bit later than I was planning) after a Hurricane, a Nor’easter, not having power for a week and a half and my original flight being canceled…but, I’m here! Once I arrived, I met up with my roomies for the … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Mother Nature
Last week when Hurricane Sandy hit I remember saying to Jason and some of my friends and family in Massachusetts, “well, at least we didn’t get that heavy wet snow or ice to weigh the branches down even more like that New England storm last year.” Clearly I spoke too soon… Dear Mother Nature, It … Continue reading
I’m a ‘GREATIST’!
Ok, so if you’re not familiar with Greatist.com, you MUST check it out! Greatist is a site whose mission it is to inspire and encourage others to be the ‘greatist’ they can be by providing short, easy to read, information packed posts on all things health, fitness and happiness! I LOVE the Greatist site and … Continue reading
Keeping Warm and Busy Without Power!
I haven’t been able to post much since there’s still no power here and my classes have been canceled for the past week so it’s been interesting figuring out how to keep busy and stay warm! Our area is on it’s way to cleaning up the trees and power lines that are down and most … Continue reading
Weekly Training Recap and Goals
Getting this out a little late since I still don’t have power at home – I’m at the town library right now and it’s PACKED with people charging all their devices and trying to stay warm! RECAP (10/29-11/4) Monday – HURRICANE SANDY Tuesday – HURRICANE SANDY Wednesday – 3 mile run Thursday – 5 mile … Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy
It’s been a few days since Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast and I still feel like every time I turn on the TV and see the images I’m shocked by what I’m seeing. Before the storm we stocked up on snacks, batteries, bottled water and candles assuming that at some point we’d lose power … Continue reading
Weekly Training Recap and Goals
RECAP (10/22-10/28) Monday – rest day Tuesday – 5 mile run Wednesday – 30 minute pranayama and meditation class, 90 minute yoga class and 90 minute Yamuna class Thursday – 90 minute yoga class and 60 minutes elliptical Friday – 3.5 mile run and 90 minute yoga class Saturday – 8 mile run Sunday – 10 … Continue reading
A Runner’s Weekend on Cape Cod
This past weekend was the first time Jason and I have ever gotten to go up to Cape Cod in the fall (thanks to the NHL lockout which has opened up our schedules quite a bit!). The weather and the foliage were gorgeous and it was nice and quiet (as opposed to the busy summer!). … Continue reading
Weekly Training Recap and Goals
RECAP (10/15-10/21) Monday – rest day & foam rolling Tuesday – 45 minutes elliptical Wednesday – 3 mile run, 90 minute yoga class, 90 minute Yamuna class and 60 minute massage Thursday – 90 minute yoga class Friday – 4.5 mile run Saturday – rest day and fun beach yoga photos on Cape Cod! Sunday … Continue reading
Yoga Teacher Training – Weeks 2 & 3
Well, I’m officially done with 3 weeks of Yoga Teacher Training and I’m still loving it! A majority of our classroom time the last two weeks has been spent breaking down the asanas (yoga poses) and learning how to teach them, how to correct or adjust students in the pose, the physical and spiritual benefits … Continue reading