Motivation

Here’s what it’s like to work out with a personal trainer from the comfort of your own home without ever actually being in the same room.

Now that we’re into the New Year, I’ve been thinking about my goals for this year, and I’ve came to the conclusion that it’s time to join a gym. I loved going to a gym – there’s something so incredibly motivating seeing other people workout that makes me want to workout too. But which gym should I join?

I find the cold air hurts my throat/nose a little (when running outside). Is it ok to cover my mouth with a scarf or is breathing in exhaled air a bad idea?

I gotta admit – winter is my favourite time of the year to run outside. The trees are beautiful, you burn more calories digging through the snow and I don’t feel as over-heated as I do when running in the summer. Don’t share my enthusiasm for winter running? Then here’s a few tips on how to run outside in the winter without getting cold so you can enjoy winter running too:

 Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend? Here the weather was amazing!  I spent my weekend in and out of arenas while the girls played in a hockey tournament. When they weren’t playing we were able to hang out outside with the other parents while the kids ran around.  It was nice because in the …

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Running is always better when you’ have a great beat to match your pace, but is your playlist getting dull? If so, I’ve come up with my favorite fast paced 90s songs to help you get your best run. Vogue – Madonna Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C&C Music Factory feat. F. Williams …

I love to run. The freedom, the extra oxygen pumping through my veins – it’s just me and the road. After my daughter was born, I was anxious start running again, but I needed to find a way to bring my love for running into my daughter’s life, that’s where the running stroller came in. In this post I share with you my tips for running with a stroller. 

We all live very busy lives and sometimes it seems impossible to find even an extra 30 minutes to schedule in a work out. I understand.  Unfortunately the reality is that sometimes you just have to roll yourself out of bed at 5:30 AM, tie up your fitness shoes, and get that work out in. Fitting in …

It’s no secret… I love running! I don’t remember exactly when I first discovered that I loved running, perhaps it was when I ran cross-country in grade school? Or the rainy day I ran my first road race (Texaco Mile in 1986)? Or when I was a middle distance runner on the track team in …

Become a stronger runner with kettlebells – This 15 min total body workout will help you to develop leg and core strength, balance, power and hip mobility. Oh how I love my kettlebell!  If there is any ONE thing you should invest in to become a stronger runner I’m going to tell you it’s a …

If you’re new here, #MotivateME Monday is a weekly link-up co-hosted by myself and Running Rachel for accountability and encouragement. It’s a place for us to share goals, plans, successes and have each other to pick us up to keep moving forward. Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving and weekend! …

While I’m not quite there yet (or maybe I am?), now that I’m in my forties menopause is something that’s increasingly on my radar. Truthfully, it’s not something to be afraid of, it’s a point in life that all of us women eventually reach. Though what could make it scary is the unknown, is not knowing the effects of menopause, how to survive them, and how to still feel great doing it. This is why I’m sharing this post today – I want to help take out the fear.

Happy Wednesday everyone! I have a rare day off of work today on this cold, rainy, dreary Wednesday and I was so excited to have a day off to enjoy some outdoor time by myself, and was planning to take my camera out for a lovely fall hike, but alas, the weather has other plans for …

Perfectly paired with white wine pinot grigio, this Chili-Lime Chicken with Veggie Kabobs makes a nice and healthy summer BBQ dish.

These healthy egg recipes can be made in advance, delicious and are packed with vegetables! Nutrition is as important to sport performance as training and rest is, yet it’s that one piece of the performance triad that I struggle the most with. In our house we go through dozens of eggs a week. I find that …