I wrote this post when I was finishing my training cycle for my first road race post-baby. I’m re-sharing it as the post details how I taper for a longer race, my personal tips and tricks. I’ve run 40+ road races and three half-marathons. These tips will be especially helpful if you are training for … Read more
Sometimes when people find out I enjoy golfing they are a bit puzzled considering my mostly frugal lifestyle. This is because golf is typically considered among the more expensive sports to play. In order to play golf an individual needs a decent amount of gear that isn’t exactly cheap and they need to pay a … Read more
“Do you taper for a 5K?” The answer to this question varies depending on your personal approach to training, your goals and timeline going into a 5K race. Running a 5K may seem like a short distance at only 3.1 miles, but, like any race, it takes mindful preparation to compete well. Before determining if you should taper … Read more
As a child I took a once daily multivitamin (anyone remember the Flintstones Chewables?). Then as an adult a took a once daily multivitamin for roughly 10 years. One day I stopped. Today I’m sharing why I stopped taking my multivitamin, and what I’m doing today. The reason I stopped taking my multivitamin was due … Read more
Valentine’s Day is coming up on February 14. This February holiday is often thought of as a day for lovers. Because of this, in order to have a Happy Valentine’s Day many believe fresh red roses and chocolate candies must be purchased and gifted. Today I’m sharing Valentine’s Day gift ideas for anyone. These gifts … Read more
Are you feeling the burn of sitting all day and wondering how to stay in shape at a desk job? This is a common complaint for office workers. One time when I was at the gym, while using the elliptical, I read an article about this. I can’t find the same article online now, but … Read more
At the beginning of the year I think there are just as many people making resolutions to get into shape as there are individuals seeking to stay fit. Most everyone lets their diet slide a tiny bit over the holidays and I think indulgence is healthy in moderation. One part of trying to stay fit … Read more
For many years, I wasn’t much of a goal setter or a New Years Resolution type person. It seemed, at the time, that most people who set those intentions would break them fairly soon, so I figured why bother? That changed a few years ago after I heard about setting SMART goals. Setting SMART goals … Read more
You probably know one. Maybe two. That sensible (crazy) person who runs marathons or even worse ultramarathons! They talk about running all the time. It’s all they do, really. This distance runner gift guide is for them. They might be a family member a friend or a coworker. You may know a lot about them … Read more