I know, I know this is a tad late for spring but these are the things I legit discovered this spring or saved me this year. This is in no way sponsored or contains any affiliate links it’s just 100% stuff I loved while training for my half marathon this spring. Now a word about... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 37
I actually took this sky picture accidentally while shooting my sister's maternity photos this past weekend. Hooray for happy accidents and it's way better than the one I took of my own feet. No matter how old or young you are there is still time to live out your dreams it just matter's how hard... Continue Reading →
How to Workout When You’re Sick or Tiered
This past training cycle I was good and sick for at least 3 of the 12 weeks. Plus I was fully in two job life mode. Last time I trained for a 1/2 It was down to one job in the summer only. So this time I also found myself tiered and occasionally napping. Truthfully... Continue Reading →
Half Update 11: Peak Week is Here!
The best part about peak week is the fast that it’s comprised of all your biggest training runs AND that they are the VERY LAST ones! That and you feel like a super hero. But I’ve also been tiered, wharfing and getting life stuff crossed off the checklist now that we’ve moved on job wise.... Continue Reading →
Running Sneakers Considerations and Asics Update
The most if not only important piece of gear you’ll own as a runner are your sneakers. The right ones can make you feel like you’re flying the wrong ones can derail your career. I’ve had a wide gamut of running shoes from those that weren’t really considered running shoes to very expensive ones fitted... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 36
Well we're finally done in Peggy's Cove... for now. So this week's Peggy's Cove picture is probably the last one for a while. I took this still from a video I shot on a day when the waves were absolutely dramatic at the tail end of the storm. It made me think how much the... Continue Reading →
New and Appriciated Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s are a hard bunch either they say, “I’ll I want is to spend time with you” or they already have everything they ever wanted like my mom. And sure you can buy her another gift certificate for a mani pedi and I’m sure she’ll appreciate it. But just in case you really are looking... Continue Reading →
Half Update 10: Penultimate Hell Week, Trainee is Officially a Runner!
This week I’ve been trying to make the idea of something being penultimate a thing. It’s had some mixed success. In half marathon training plans there are a few (in my case 4) really hellish weeks before your taper off and rest usually. From past experience I’ve found that last week to be empowering, a... Continue Reading →