The Comparison Trap

May 6, 2013

  I have been trapped by the comparison trap.  Many times.  In life.  All different areas of my life: parenting, fitness, faith, family.  I compare.  I get stuck in that rut comparing MY LIFE to THEIR LIFE.  I do not see their personal challenges… I just see their success. I find myself comparing MY beginning [...]

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Healthy Energy with FRS

May 5, 2013

As a mom to three healthy, active, vibrant, wiggly… active little boys I have always wanted to bottle up their energy for my own use. Energy in a bottle.  Genius! I know I am not the only one who thinks it would be an amazing idea.  Apparently, FRS Healthy Energy is one huge step ahead [...]

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Some days are easy; Some days are hard

May 4, 2013

Today was a not-so-easy running day.  I don’t know if it was the weather, my hormones, what I ate (or didn’t eat), or just things I am dealing with in my personal life… but today’s long run was a hard one. I struggled.  It was not easy.  My mind wasn’t in it.  I didn’t want [...]

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Handstand Friday and a Boy Mom Reflection

May 3, 2013

Happy handstand Friday! Here in northern California, the first Friday in May is off with a BANG!  It is hot here.  My air conditioner is running.  However, the boys are NOT slowing down and stopping.  They are happily dripping with sweat as they fight imaginary bad guys in the field by our house. Because this [...]

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Running Essentials that Work For Me & GIVEAWAY!

May 1, 2013

As a runner, I am always looking for the latest and greatest fitness gear to help me with my fitness goals.  Today I want to share with you some of my running essentials that work for me.  Some of the items I am going to share with you today, I have been using for many [...]

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JoggerMom Marathon

May 1, 2013

Hi friends.  Happy May 1st!  I wanted to share with you something that might encourage you to get moving, get healthy, and motivate you to challenge yourself. Sign up to run the JoggerMom VIRTUAL marathon! It is virtual so you can run/walk the distance at home: by yourself, with your kids, at the gym, as [...]

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Training Plan Tuesday

April 30, 2013

I am week two in my training cycle for my next half marathon, which is May 19th.  I am attempting to follow the Run Less Run Faster training plan approach.  The principle of this training plan is that you don’t run a lot of junk miles and run with purpose.  Plus all cross training days [...]

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Ragnar SoCal Relay Final Leg Recap

April 29, 2013

Running Ragnar SoCal was such a super fun adventure race.  I never felt like it was an actual race… but more of a group of 7,000+ crazy runners out to challenge their endurance and mental toughness.  It was a unique race experience unlike anything I have ever done.  Did I mention I can NOT wait [...]

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