Happy Friday! I thought it would be fun to share with you five things that I have found pretty amazing, interesting, and inspiring this week. Did you hear about these pretty inspirational, fun, and newsworthy events?
Did you hear about Callun Neff, a fellow Polar Ambassador, who set a half marathon World Record while pushing a stroller in 1:11:27 !? He recorded his run while using his Polar V800. Amazing stuff!
Be very careful how you interpret things, because you are viewing the world with a bias…. whether you think you are or not. I love this video of how Smarter Every Day had to unlearn how to ride a bike in order to ride a bike. What fascinated me the most was his revelation that children have more plasticity to their brains: more neuron pathways. Meaning they can learn and unlearn things faster than an adult. This was a neat concept for me to apply to my classroom.
Did you hear about ASICS Vine Body Sole half marathon weekend in Napa Valley that will go on during my birthday weekend!? This event will take place May 13-14 in the scenic Napa Valley! It looks awesome, and I so would love to run in Napa again. It is the perfect chance to gather and celebrate ASICS’ SOUND MIND SOUND BODY™ mission. No matter your pace, this race will be great for all levels. There will be something for everyone, from wine and music to workouts and yoga.
So, whether you’re a runner, yogi, or just looking to change up your training routine, come share what you love with friends, old and new and join us for a wine country experience that will leave you feeling revived, refreshed and ready to shine even brighter.
Did you see this video sharing the importance that quitting is not an option? As a mom who is trying to lose the baby weight, challenge myself with fitness goals, and manage a home… I often get overwhelmed and want to quit. I often forget that I have three little eyes that are watching my every move. They are watching and learning from me (both good and bad).
Did you hear that the Women’s Olympic Trials are this weekend (tomorrow) in Los Angeles!? I had the privilege of running the Los Angeles Marathon in 2014 and enjoyed a super warm 26.2 mile run with thousands of other amazing athletes.
Toni @runninglovingliving says
Great stuff! That world record, wow, I could never run that fast not pushing a jogging stroller! I would love to run that race in Napa too.
Elle says
I didn’t see any of that stuff! Thanks for sharing…
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I really want to do a race in Napa sometime and May is the perfect time to visit there. Maybe next year!
Coco says
Thanks for helping me catch up on the news! I need the reminder to not give up. I am getting so frustrated by self-sabotage these days.
katie says
I did watch the trials and was blown away. Those runners are so freaking talented. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
That stroller record! Amazing! I always see parents our running with strollers in my park and am awed at how quickly they can run AND push that thing up hill!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
A half marathon world record while pushing a stroller?!? That’s just absolutely incredible!
MCM Mama Runs says
I saw about the treadmill record. That was so amazing. One of my running buddies used to school me at every race while pushing her kid LOL.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I wonder if his baby was scared as his daddy was pushing that stroller so fast! Amazing!
Lots of good stuff here!
Kim Hatting says
that MOMS video had me blubbering like a freak the first time I saw it #truth
Natalie says
The Napa weekend sounds so amazing!! The Dad who set the half record is so awesome. Really awesome! Love the Moms who empower us video 🙂
RFC says
All wonderfully motivating things! I cannot fathom running that fast WITH my kids in tow (or at all, haha). And a race in wine country? Yes please!
Lara says
OMG there is a half marathon on my birthday in NAPA!!!! My boyfriend and I were just talking about going back to Napa. Unfortunately I can’t do that half marathon because I will be at a 3 day food and wine conference in Orlando for bloggers.
Sandra Laflamme says
That weekend in Napa would be ahhhhhmaaaaazing! Are you going? Loved the speedy guy pushing the stroller to a win. What a rockstar!