I was pleasantly surprised after my yearly physical last week. When I learned that I had not only gained 3 pounds of muscle but also lowered my body fat by over 3%. While I am always consistent with exercise and nutrition, there are a few small tweaks I’ve made this past year that I believe […] The post Small Tweaks I’ve Made to Improve My Body Composition At Age 55 appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. Hey spring! Is that you? It sure feels like spring has sprung and I am here for it. Spring is my second favorite season (followed by fall) and this week we were blessed with sunny and warm temps. Hey Srping is that you? Weekly […] The post Hey Spring Is That You? Weekly Run Down appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. This week we hit the slopes in Aspen for a little ski vacay. A few days away was just what we needed! Ski Ya Later Weekly Run Down  Sunday-3 ish mile run + core  We had a jarring 30 degree temperature drop last night. […] The post Ski Ya Later Weekly Run Down appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

Thanks for popping in to join me and Coco for the March 2025 Ultimate Coffee Date linkup. Coming to you today from the beautiful, high altitude, Aspen. Grab your warm mugs and let’s catch up! High Altitude March 2024 Ultimate Coffee Date If we were having coffee, I would tell you… I would share a […] The post High Altitude March 2025 Ultimate Coffee Date appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. After weeks of a freezing, rough winter, we were gifted a little taste of spring this week. A Taste Of Spring Weekly Run Down Sunday- 4.5 mile walk + core It was the start of a warmer week and a taste of spring. I […] The post A taste of spring-weekly run down appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

I almost forgot about the February 2024 Runfessions and Confessions post! Alas, I got it in just in time. Often, I think I have nothing to write about for these posts, so let’s see what I can come up with. Thanks to Marcia for hosting. February 2024 Confessions and Runfessions  I Confess and Runfess… It […] The post February 2024 Confessions and Runfessions appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. This week was absolutely freezing with the chilly temps and the wind howling. I think I’ve lost my toughness or motivation to get out there when it’s this cold. Alas, most of my workouts were inside this week. A freezing Weekly Run Down Sunday- […] The post A freezing Weekly Run Down appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

What can you learn about your health and metabolic state from wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)? Turns out a lot! I wore a Stelo CGM biosensor for a month and was surprised by my findings.  What I learned From Wearing a Stelo Continuous Biosensor First, Stelo is designed (by Dexcom) for those without diabetes […] The post What I learned From Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor For A Month appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

Thanks for joining me and Kim for the Weekly Run Down. Valentine’s week went by fast! I am embracing all the people and things I love this week. Here’s a peek into my week. Weekly Run Down Sunday- Peloton core + Puppy Yoga We will call today an active rest day. I did my Peloton […] The post Valentine’s Weekly Run Down appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more

Since today is Valentine’s Day, it only seems appropriate to profess my love for Peloton strength training. In case you missed it, I shared what I love about running earlier this week. No, I am not paid by Peloton to share this but that would be welcome! What I love about Peloton strength Training It’s […] The post What I Love About Peloton Strength Training appeared first on Confessions of a Mother Runner ..read more