After running 7 marathons (five Boston Marathons and two others) I have a lot of experience running in various weather conditions. Don’t forget all the 20 mile pre-Marathon training runs too! I’ve run Boston when it was 100 degrees, I’ve run Disney in the rain. I’ve trained in the snow. Regardless, it is never fun […]
December 19, 2017
Healthy Gifts for the Health Guru
Everyone has a friend or family member that is a health enthusiast, or fitness guru. Maybe that is you! Sometimes, it is hard to think what to gift them for the holidays or birthdays. Alternatively, you may want to skip the standard gift certificate to the local sporting goods store. Dr. Bradley Weiss, from Performance […]
January 29, 2016
Valentines Day Inspired Fitness Gifts and Gear
Whether you need inspiration to keep your New Year’s Fitness Resolution alive, or a fun way to perk up your pilates class, then take advantage of Valentines Day and get your groove on with these Valentines Day fitness gifts for yourself or someone else. Whether you need a sweatshirt for post-yoga, leggings for your run, […]
January 12, 2015
New Year Resolution: More Protein
I know, I know, a “New-Year-New-You” kind of post. They are a dime a dozen this time of year. But I’m going to throw one more at you, because, hey, it IS a new year and many of us use this opportunity to make changes in our home and health. So if you are looking […]
January 12, 2015
What is Plant Based Protein?
Well, if you’re a vegan or vegetarian, you can get your protein from plants (and not animals.) Brown rice, pea, hemp and soy are grown from plants and are good sources of protein, but some research states that you need to make sure that it contains amino acids and other nutritional extras. For some who […]
September 9, 2014
LeapFrog LeapBand: Fitness Tracker for Kids
With the new Apple Smart Watch that also serves as a way to monitor exercise, the world is firmly entrenched with fitness bands. While there are lot of fitness bands for adults, there are not many options for kids – until now. The LeapFrog LeapBand is a fitness and activity tracker for kids 4-7 years […]
May 8, 2014
runDisney: Events and Races for Kids and Parents
Breaking news everyone! I have signed up to run my 8th marathon! {Yup. I’m nuts.} But I should fit in with all the nutty cast and crew (like Chip and Dale) at Walt Disney World in Florida for the runDisney Marathon Weekend in 2015. It is a big deal to me if you have ever […]
May 8, 2014
My runDisney Adventure & New Balance Running Tips
I recently signed up for the runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon, which you can see from this post here how the runDisney marathon has become one of the most popular marathons in the world. When I went to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, I got to experience the fun and excitement of a runDisney […]
February 24, 2014
Red Carpet Workout During the Oscars
Nothing like seeing the gorgeous gowns, designer shoes and dazzling jewels to wish you were walking the red carpet at the Oscars! Yet, they sweated and sacrificed to shimmy into that figure fitting gown. While it is unlikely that many of us will have the same occasion to wear a designer cut gown, the fact […]
May 8, 2013
Disney Social Media Moms Conference 2013 and runDisney
It’s finally here! I’m heading to the Disney Social Media Moms Conference 2013 this week! Actually, I’m already en route. Err….sort of. I’m making a detour to Las Vegas first. I was asked to speak on a panel at the ABC Springs Conference; a conference for baby, infant, juvenile retailers. So I had to do […]
January 11, 2013
Music for Working Out
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions going to the gym more or exercising more? Easy said than done, right? One of my motivators is some good music for working out. Nothing gets me excited for a run than knowing I have some fabulous tunes to rock to. While Eye of the Tiger and Gangham […]
December 20, 2012
Rock your pv.body
As a runner and a certified aerobics instructor, I’m crushing over pv.body. I am always looking for functional and fashionable workout wear. As a Mom, I am also looking for workout wear to wear all the time. So while I am gearing up to run a Disney Half Marathon next month (my first post baby […]
October 25, 2012
Life…supplemented and the WannaBeWell app
I love apps and I love health so when they are combined, it seriously rocks! Like the Life…supplemented | WannaBeWell app. (Free on iTunes!) The gist is that the WannaBeWell app is great tool to remind you to take medications and supplements, like multivitamins. (I seriously wish I knew about this when I was pregnant – […]
October 22, 2012
Reebok BOKS Program
For us Boston-based folks, it is amazing that the Reebok World Headquarters are in our area. I visited recently to learn more about an equally amazing program called BOKS Kids. Can you imagine going to work everyday with your own Reebok store from which to shop? An indoor basketall court for some b-ball between meetings? […]
April 18, 2011
Mini Marathon Monday
Today is “Marathon Monday” in Boston, which I am very familiar with (after running 5 of them). If you can get out to the marathon route with the kids, it can be a fun experience to share. Before you go, get them into the fun by making big signs to cheer the runners. Just pack […]
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