Lifeasarunningmom

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• Marathon Training: Part 3 - Mindset

  

  Over the years I have learned a lot about marathoning. More than I want to put into one post so I created a 4-part series on marathon training. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Marathon Training: Part 2 - Cross Training

  

  Over the years I have learned a lot about marathoning. More than I want to put into one post so I created a 4-part series on marathon training. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Marathon Training: Part 1 - Running

  

  With the Maui Marathon rapidly approaching it seems more than appropriate to talk about marathon training. This will be my 10th marathon so I have learned a... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• How to Choose the Right Car Seat

  

  I know, I know...my car seat days are winding down. Well, technically, here in Hawaii darling daughter doesn't legally need a booster seat anymore. But those... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Join Me! August Challenge Groups

  

  Oh me oh my! I am head over heels in love with fitness and realize, good nutrition is KEY to good fitness performance. Being active makes me happy and a happy m... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• I Met My Buddy!

  

  This is the post of my dreams....literally and figuratively. Meeting Toby was a dream and it finally came true in June but last night, I dreamt of this post... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• The Effects of Flight on Your Body

  

  Aloha All!I am back in action after a three-week vacation. I didn't schedule posts ahead of time as I truly felt I would blog on the go. Ha! That didn't happen. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Strawberry-Cherry Upside Down Cake

  Sometimes you need to indulge and actually eat your cake. This Father's Day I whipped up a cake for dear hubby to spoil him and I hit a gold mine. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Amazon: A Dress Shopping Surprise

  

  Today's post is a bit off of my normal topic stream but I was so impressed by a recent shopping experience that I have to share.Just recently I went through... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Move It & Hydrate: 5-day FREE Challenge

  

  Hey there fit peeps, I'm talking to you!I am happy to announce I am hosting a 5-day FREE challenge that focuses on moving more and hydrating better. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #irun4toby - What Does This Mean?

  

  I get asked many times what all this #irun4toby means so I thought today would be a good day to explain it again.A very long time ago I signed up to be a runnin... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• And the Winner Is.....

  

  Is it you? Did you win the SOS Rehydrate giveaway? Find out HERE. But hint, hint, your intitials are R.T.I wish I could give everyone some SOS Rehydrate to try... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• The Gift of Health

  

  I work in fundraising and have seen the trend year after year, the funds raised for dads on Father's Day are small in comparison to funds raised for mom on... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• I'm Giving Away SOS! Yes, SOS Rehydrate!

  

  To celebrate counting down the days until I meet Toby I am giving away some SOS Rehydrate. In a mere 26 days I will be able to hug my buddy but in a mere 2 week... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Interval Training

  

  I got to say, intervals are one of my favorite things to run as they can keep me motivated and going when running in place on a a treadmill. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• 30 Days Until I MEET TOBY!

  

  Let the countdown officially begin!Okay, I have been counting down for MONTHS but now that we are in the final stretch...join me. In 30 days darling daughter an... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Oh the Carbs!

  

  Today, let's talk carbs.I know you may hear a lot about them and how some avoid them completely. In fact I have a co-worker going no carbs in attempts to lose... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• My Story - My Why

  

  With the big changes happening in my life and with me signing up to become a fitness and health coach, I thought it was time to really tell you my story in one... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• More Than a Number

  

  Numbers have a way of trying to take over us -- or at least me. My crutch is that weekly mileage number and when it falls below 20, like this past week, it is... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• The Cat Nap Magic

  

  I have been going through ebb and flows in life with afternoon grogginess and I am about to tackle that full force with an upcoming challenge focusing on fitnes... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING