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LATEST ARTICLES ( 68 )

• New Year, New Goals

  Recap:1. Got married2. Had a baby3. Got a snazzy new job as System Programming Coordinator for a library system in Central NJ4. Graduated from Rutgers with my... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Running Behind

  

  I have been a total flake with my blog lately! My running has taken off and I’ve been loving every minute. I finished my first race back from my injury with a... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Firecrack 4-miler

  

  I’m so EXCITED! I officially signed up for my first race after my injury. It’s the Firecracker 4-miler in Cranford, NJ. Guaranteed to be, well, a blast! Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Are You a Fan of Fad Runs?

  

  There is a new breed of racing running rampant around the country. Tough Mudder, Spartan, Mud Run, Zombie Chases, Color Runs, and now Electric Runs (think neon... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Let’s Get This Party Started!

  

  Finally. Finally! I’m back to running. Hooray! It’s been a long road and I still have a ways to go, but I’m happy to say that I’m once again lacing up my Nikes... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• The Power of Positive Thinking

  

  Today will be my first day “back in the saddle.” Or, rather, back on the Pre-Cor. Although I’m itching to run, I’m restraining myself for the sake of healing. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Getting Results

  

  Monday I had my follow up with my ortho doc to discuss the results of my MRI. The MRI itself was uneventful. Not as scary as I thought it was going to be which... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Next Step to Recovery

  

  Despite how difficult it is, I’m continuing to rest and take it easy while I figure out what’s going on with my injured hip. I have an MRI scheduled for Saturda... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• The Next Step

  

  Quick update on my injury. Visited a sports medicine doctor yesterday. He was one of those old-school, no BS doctors, which I really appreciate. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Going Long

  

  My goal is to run a half-marathon this fall. After my injury heals, and I’m sure it will, I plan on tackling a training plan that will get me back on the road... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• The Doctor is In

  

  I’ve finally come to the realization that my injury isn’t going to get any better without some professional help. After weeks and months of trying to fix my... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Jumping Right In Part II

  Once I’d reached the pool, I walked over, towel and goggles in hand, probably looking every bit as lost as I felt, to tell the lifeguard, a college-age looking... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Jumping Right In Part I

  It’s amazing how time just slips away and before you know it three weeks have passed since my last blog post. Yikes!In my last post I mentioned trying to pick u... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Just Keep Swimming

  

  I recently talked with someone at my local running store about my hip flexor injury, lamenting the fact that I haven’t been able to run without exacerbating it. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Pilates Power

  

  Every time I read up on great exercises I can do to improve my running and come back from my injury I come across moves that I typically do in my pilates... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Support Your Local Brewery

  

  Craft breweries are popping up around the country like crazy. I love tasting new brews and there never seem to be a shortage of them. Recently I stumbled upon... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Spring Weather = Outdoor Fitness Fun

  

  My mood always improves as the weather grows warmer, the days grow longer, and the sun shines more. This means I can take full advantage of all the other outdoo... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Beer + Running

  

  People everywhere are discovering the joys of running. And beer. With the number of running participants growing exponentially in the past few years, it’s easy... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• On the Mend?

  

  Today my hip flexor felt a lot better. I’m hoping that it’s not temporary, but that it’s truly on the mend. Every day I think of ways to expedite the healing... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Beating the Running Blues

  

  Every so often an injury will derail me from my running goals. Because running has become so much of my identity I rely heavily on being able to run to find... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS