Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down. This week we say hello to June and boy is it warming up fast. We are looking forward to a busy month ahead of travel and fun activities with friends and family. Weekly Run Down  Sunday- 3.5 mile run + stretch  Another run/walk with the hubs in the books. We are 3 weeks out from his 5K race and making progress. We had a chat about motivation vs discipline. He doesn’t love running yet but maybe we will get there? Monday- Peloton walk + full body strength + core + stretch  It was not the warm and sunny Memorial Day we are acc ..read more

Thanks for stopping by for the June 2023 ultimate coffee date link up with me and Coco. It’s the next best thing to a real coffee date with your besties. Grab your favorite mug and let’s get chatting. June 2023 Ultimate Coffee Date  If we were having coffee, I would tell you… I am much more motivated to read during the summer. Just in the past week, I have finished Lessons in Chemistry and also did an advance copy read for a friend who writes legal thrillers. I am now into “Drowning” the second book from TJ Newman (falling) Just don’t read it on an airplane! It’s so good!   If we ..read more

Hello Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start to summer. Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down. It was another busy week around here. Here is a peek into my week of fitness and fun. Unofficial start to summer  Sunday- fly home (rest day)  We flew home from Chicago but not before I got in my Peloton core and barre class. I have to unpack my bags as soon as I get home or it drives me crazy. How about you? After all the yummy food we ate in Chicago, I was anxious to get the grocery store and plan some healthier meals for the next few days. Monday-Peloton walk + Fu ..read more

It’s that time again! Time to bare our soles and souls with a few May 2023 Runfessions and Confessions. Thanks to Marcia for hosting. Let’s jump right in! Runfessions and Confessions May 2023 I confess and runfess… No one was more surprised than I was to take a bite into my “veggie dumplings” at a trendy Chicago spot only to discover that they were in fact pork dumplings. Having been a vegetarian since I was 12, I don’t even know what meat tastes like but I knew that no veggies tasted like that! There was a time that I would have made somewhat of a scene upon a discovery of this magnitude. I ..read more

And just like that summer running is here! Admittedly, summer is my 4th favorite season to run in. (Hello humidity). However, I do have my list of summer running essentials that help to make those runs much more enjoyable and safer. Here are my 2023 picks! This post contains affiliate links. 5 Summer Running Essentials 2023 Sunscreen It is a must for me all year around but so much more important in the summer months. No moisturizer with SPF is not enough and either is wearing a hat or a visor. I’ve got 2 faves that I swear by all year. If you like a little tint (and why not?) Supergoop glow s ..read more

Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. This week we popped into Chicago for our quick visit with our daughter. Don’t worry I kept up my fitness. Here’s a peek into my week. Weekly Run Down Chicago Style  Sunday- rest day and Peloton stretch  We hosted Mother’s Day brunch for my parents and my sister and her family. It was really nice to break in our new space. Monday- walk warm up + core + barre + up[er body strength + cycle + stretch  Continuing my Monday habit of hitting the ground running. After all the extra eating this weekend, I was ready to get back on s ..read more

It’s been a while since I’ve done a currently post. Maybe it’s the spring flowers and the sunnier days that are helping to motivate me to write more again. As I sit here in my new screened-in porch, I thought I would share what I am up to currently, May 2023. Currently…May 2023 Currently reading… I jumped into Lessons In Chemistry book this week and it’s a fun read so far. I’ve seen so many people reading it on planes and trains and beaches. I knew I needed to start it before it comes out as an Apple TV series this fall. I pre-ordered the new Elin Hildebrand book that come out in June so I’ve ..read more

Thinking about using a heart rate monitor for running, cycling, or other workouts? Not sure how it might help you or what information you might gain from using one? Check out my quick review of the Garmin Heart Rate Monitor Pro. Garmin Heart Rate Monitor Pro Review  Heart Rate. Monitors have come a long way in the past few years in terms of comfort, reliability and usefulness.Let’s take a look at some of the features of the GHRM Pro. Comfort Gone are the days of the hard plastic stiff feel of a monitor. The GHRM Pro has a soft and flexible strap with a small rigid piece in the center. I ..read more

Thanks for joining the Weekly Run Down with Kim and me. Happy happy Mother’s Day to all my favorite mamas out there. Hope you are doing something you love with people you love today. . It was a week of Anniversaries, Mother’s Day and birthdays over here. Here’s a peek into my week of fitness and running. Weekly Run Down  Sunday-4 ish mile run + stretching + core  My husband I had another fun run together. He is not an early bird on weekends so we got out there a lot later than I would have liked and it was warm. He is making strides (see what I did there?) towards training for his 5 ..read more

thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down today. We have been stuck in a rainy, dreary pattern for the last week. Finally, the streak has broken. April showers do bring May flowers. April showers bring may flowers Sunday- rest day and stretch Since I ran yesterday, today was my scheduled rest day. My Oura ring told me it was time for a rest after an active week. It was another super rainy day around here. Monday- upper + lower body strength + core + Peloton cycle + afternoon walk  I slept really well last night and woke up with lots of energy to get some good workouts in, It ..read more