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• The Official Kauai Marathon Recap

  

  I can't believe it has been almost one week since I ran the Kauai Marathon (read my why). I miss it so much and yearn to go back already. That place, that... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• A Quick Kauai Update

  

  Aloha my beautiful friends!I am back on Maui, back to work, but wanted to stop by quickly and say the Kauai Marathon rocked the boat. I completed it mentally... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Run & Walk for the Whales - Join Me!

  

  Please note: This is a completely biased post. The Run Walk for the Whales is hosted by Pacific Whale Foundation and the race director is....me! Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Marathon Taper: Here We Are Again

  

  12 sleeps until the Kauai Marathon! Yee-haw! I am officially into taper, granted, pretty much the beginning of my two week stretch and so far I am calm, cool,... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Clif Bar: Organic Energy Food and More

  

  This is a sponsored post. I received product free of charge for review plus additional product for my family. I did not promise a positive review. All opinions... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• GUILTY: The Comparison Game

  

  I have been running long enough to know that I should never compare myself to others and I am really good at saying I don't but then I realized....I was. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Your Menstrual Cycle and Running

  

  Hello world! Yes, I am getting right out there today and talking about the joys of being a running lady. Sometimes we have to deal with that menstrual cycle... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• 5 Tips for Running Long on the Treadmill

  

  Running long on the treadmill is tough...really tough. Last weekend I ran 21 miles on the treadmill and at the end I cried tears of joy. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• I Am Pro-Life

  

  Yes, this is a controversial post and one slightly outside my normal blogging range on Life as a Running Mom but this post has been on my heart for months. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• August Goals

  

  Today I was inspired by Rachael over at Rachael Novello Fitness to get back into making monthly goals and once I do that, I can get back into reviewing my... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• The Ebb and Flow of Marathon Training

  

  The Kaua'i Marathon is just around the proverbial corner and taper is quickly approaching. This training cycle has been a challenge as I faced more health... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #mywhykauai for the Kaua'i Marathon

  

  Why I run is a long story but simply put...I run because it is what my spirit is meant to do. I discovered that on a run many, many years ago. That day seems... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• What I Learned in 1300 Days of Running

  

  Some days are going to suck. There, I said it. Yep, some days are going to leave you feeling quite miserable and on the verge of tears or like today, actually... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• SOS to the Rescue ~ Not Running on Empty

  

  On July 12th I posted on facebook that dear hubby and I partied way too much after getting our marriage validated but yet we ran 10 miles. My overall pace was... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Tomorrow is the Day! ~ Marriage Validation

  

  I am super excited to announce that dear hubby and I are getting our marriage validated tomorrow! If you follow me on facebook or instagram, you may have alread... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Never Give Up

  

  Aloha All!Vacation is over and I am back on Maui, back to work, and back to crazies. My biggest hurdle is tracking down a spelling tablet for darling... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• 5 Summer Running Tips

  

  Baby it's hot outside!And if you are like me, you are training for a fall race. Two in fact for me. The Kaua'i Marathon on September 6th and the Honolulu... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Aloha {or Howdy} from Texas

  

  Let me tell you one thing, colds suck! Recently mine have turned nasty and I so wish I talked my doctor in sending me to Texas with antibiotics "just in case" a... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• You Are What You Eat

  

  If you had a childhood anything like mine I am sure you heard "You are going to turn into a xxx if you eat another xxx." You can fill in that xxx with whatever... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• My Virtual Mission

  

  I am on a mission, a virtual mission, to run to Toby and to spread awareness of Down syndrome everywhere I go! It really is a neat mission and even though I... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING