True Life: I’m Married to a Runner
It’s 5AM on Saturday, you roll over to discover nothing but a dent in the pillow next to you, do you know where your spouse is? If …
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The Colorado Fit Life
It’s Saturday morning, the clock blinks 4:55 and though you don’t need to get up yet, you can’t stay in bed. There’s …
Discovering Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
A few years ago, David and I boarded a plane, running shoes in tow on the way to speak at my first race expo prior to his first ever half …
Running Skin Care: Banish Blisters, Chaffing, Burns and More
We frequently caution about areas like improving your form, strengthening your hips and of course finding the perfect running shoe. …
Cacti, Mountains, Sun and Fun: 4 Phoenix Hiking Trails
Brown, dry, brittle, sandy….that’s Colorado currently and what I envisioned we’d encounter in Phoenix. Once again, I was …
First Time Snowboarding Tips: What I learned the hard way
Moving to Colorado meant all kinds of changes to our lifestyle after 7 years of Florida living…and one of those was finding ways to …
Love Bites: Hazelnut Banana Protein Muffins
The calendar doesn’t lie, Valentine’s Day is approaching whether we’re ready or not. Browsing the aisles, nothing really …
Are You Limiting Your Success with Your Thoughts?
Dreaming big isn’t the issue when it comes to how to achieve goals. You’ve visualized yourself crossing that finish line, arms …
Are You Picking the Right Race for Your Goals?
When it comes to enjoying race day, nothing matters more than picking one which truly aligns with your goals! Maybe you want to run …
Fitness and Weight Loss Resort: Lessons From A First Timer
In my first post I tried to capture the essence of the experience at Wellfit Malibu, from the beautiful setting to the people and of course …
Heal Your Knee, Hip and IT Band through the Gut: Crazy, But Scientific
You know I like talking digestion right? It’s the unsung hero of healthy bodies!! I was reminded of that again in Costa Rica chatting …
Life Lessons Running Over 20,000 Miles Has Taught Me
Question…why does every year have to be bigger and better than the last? Personally, I’ll admit that if 2017 stayed on par with …
A Runner Walks in to a Gym
Stop me if you’ve heard this one… A runner walks in to a gym, buys a membership, scopes out the weight room and then heads outside for a …
Costa Rica Adventure Challenge: Climbing, Rappelling and SUPing
If you’re jumping in here, part 1 talks about this retreat and the hikes, along with links to more photos! This running retreat was …
Costa Rica Adventure Challenge: The Trails
Bear with me friends as I find my footing around this story. It’s not as simple as I went to Costa Rica. Beautiful. Fun. The end. …
Embrace the New Year’s Gym Rush: Beginner’s Need Support
I’ve been saying this for years, but you know they say you have to repeat things at least 3 times for them to sink in so I figured why not …
You’re Never Too Slow, Old or Fat
“Sorry I’m so slow.” “I don’t know if you want to go with me, I’m slow.” “Just a warning, I …
Top 5 Running Books to Skyrocket Your Motivation
It’s darker, it’s colder and I don’t know about you, but that’s when I pull out a good book to boost my motivation. …
Acorn Squash Fries: All the Flavor Sans the Fryer
I had a really insightful post on running today, but can I be honest…comfort food sounded much better after the emotions of the last …
TomTom Spark 3 Review
We know that I’m a huge fan of a good GPS watch and also SUPER PICKY. I’ve tested so many different watches now, pitting Suunto …
Slow Cooker Harvest Chicken: Housewarming Hostess Hacks
For everything there is a season… Sure I could mean the crisp air, the bold leaves, the pending snow, but I don’t! In my early …
Why the Last Finisher Matters Equally: Ironman Kona
What would a recap of my Hawaii experience be without some of the Ironman stories that melt your heart, break your heart and head out to get …
Oakley Radar Pace: Never Check Your Watch Again
The streets are quiet. The moon shining a sliver of a path along the sidewalk; just enough to keep you moving, but cautious. And then you …
Hawaii: 30 Second Recap
Have you ever looked around in amazement to find yourself wondering “how is this my life?” I do that a lot. Then I say all my …
Colorado Autumn: Golden Moments + Home Camping!
In between the moments of mud and frustration on our non-camping adventure, we spent a lot of time ohhhing and ahhhing over the Aspens …
Your Cheat Sheet For a Healthy Home: Must Have Products for Allergies and More
After 3 months of dating, David started looking for a house…presumably with the assumption that we would someday live in it together. …
Confessions of a Distance Runner
The mind of a distance runner is a wonderful and terrifying thing {sounds like a Willy Wonkaism}. Some days I think we’re just a big …
Bite Size, Grab and Go Healthy Foods: Muffin Tin Recipe Round Up
It’s back to school time. I know this not because there’s a child in my house, but because I find my high school neighbor …
Triple Your Energy, Lose Weight and Clear Up Your Skin: Improving Digestive Health
Have you ever wondered if your lack of energy, frequent colds or mood could be related to your digestion? No? Then you haven’t been to …
Maffetone Marathon Training: Fat Loss and Speed without Fatigue
What if marathon training didn’t leave you feeling like you needed a nap every day of the week? What if long runs didn’t make …
7 Savvy Practices of Olympic Winners That You Can Use
I’m kind of obsessed with the habits of elite runners. In my wildest dreams I don’t desire to compete with them. Except once in …
What To Do With Nearly Bad Bananas: A Runner’s Dilemma
I have a “no freggie left behind” policy in this house. Which is to say that EVERY fruit and vegetable will find a way to be …
Copycat Vegan Flourless Whole Foods Tahini Cookie
Some lessons I learn the easy way…others I learn through repeated “oops“. Each time I decide I’m ready to clean out …
Why I’ll Be Using Core Stretches to Flatten My Abs
The free 30 day ab challenge is winding down for those who started with me! I’ve heard from many of you that the moves are killer and …
3 Meal Planning Methods: Which One is Right for You?
Have you ever noticed that our gym loving friends tend to be much more detail oriented when it comes to meal planning? They have 6 meals …
Accidents, Altitude and Attitude
The sweet smell of summer is in the air and I know this because D has been using Kleenex to the point where I’m wondering how we can …
Tired, Stressed and Sick is NOT Normal
We’ve shifted to a culture that seems to idolize being busy. You know what I”m talking about…many conversations are some …
Mouthwatering Cashew Cream Mushroom and Onion Tart: Vegan, Gluten Free
A few years ago I went strict no dairy and no eggs, it was step one in healing my digestion. Within a few short weeks, I noticed a big …
3 Common Nutrition Mistakes of Runners that Cause Weight Gain
As a runner and avid researcher of all things running, I’ve probably seen (and tried) every nutrition-related running trend out there. …
It’s Not Cancer, Choosing Your Story and Bad Runs End
Our stories make us. The one’s others create for us. The one’s we tell ourselves. This story is one I’ve been living for …
Colorado Springs Weekend Trip Guide
“I was beginning to question why we moved here.” He was a few steps ahead of me on our 4th trail of the weekend as the words …
Platte River Half Marathon Review: Our First Altitude Race!
It’s all down hill, she said. It’s just a half marathon, I said. This is the problem with runners. My Denver raised, but Miami …
