Maryjo

LATEST ARTICLES ( 224 )

• Getting Over the Flu and 2 Exciting Things to Tell YOU!

  

  Wow, it seems like everyone is getting sick here in Illinois or is it the whole USA??? It finally hit me like a ton of bricks. Throwing-up all night last... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Running Mistakes to AVOID

  

  It sure would be great to go back in time and change all the rookie mistakes I made when I started running. I think it would have saved me a lot of time at a... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Whole Lot of Family Going On!

  

  When my sister Janette comes into town, there’s a whole lot of family going on! First thing we do is grab all the kids and plan our fun! Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Random Goodness and the SLS3 Running Belt Winner

  

  Whoa, sorry I’m late…. I usually post on Sundays but this weekend was packed with a ton of things that we did with family and friends. Better late than never I... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Day at Sea and Last Goodbyes

  

  Today on the Royal Caribbean Running Cruise was a day at sea! Nothing was planned in the morning so we got to sleep in a bit. It was a night of high waves and... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Pirate Run in Cozumel

  

  How do you get runners even more excited about running? Throw in a pirate costume challenge. Our last race was a pirate run in Cozumel. And boy was it fun! Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Caribbean Running Cruise Day at Sea

  

  What’s more relaxing than sitting in a lawn chair and enjoying the sun? NOTHING! Today on the Caribbean Running Cruise was a day at sea. The warmth of the sun... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Key West!

  

  On Sunday morning, the Caribbean Running Cruise docked in Key West! Our day started with a lovely breakfast with all the runners. Now when I say breakfast,... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Tampa Run and the Vision of the Seas

  

  Good Morning TAMPA! Day 1 of the Caribbean Running Cruise After a restful night we were ready to start our running cruise adventure with our Tampa Run. Almost... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Another Running Cruise!

  

  Well we did it again! We decided to try another running cruise. This was the only year we would be able to attend the Marathon Expedition Caribbean running... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Running Things and 5 Everyday Things

  

  Ok, this could be considered a silly post. I picked 10 things you didn’t know about me. That way you can decide if you really want to hang with me or not. Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Indoor Track Survival Tips

  

  Well it’s that wonderful time of year again here in the Midwest. When it’s so cold it actually hurts to be outside. I thought I would put together a list of... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Reasons Why I Run

  

  My mom the other day asked me why the heck do I run. I know she was just worried because I was recovering from my hurt foot. But I have been asked by so many... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Easy Weight Control Tips

  

  When the doctor said, “I recommend you don’t run until we do some x-rays” what do you do? Non-serious list 1. Netflix the entire series of Friends. 2. Drink lik... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• No Running in December

  

  Well I haven’t run since December 1st. For non-runners that’s just a little over a month. But to this runner that exactly 33 days– AN ETERNITY OF TIME! I’m... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Favorite Things of 2015

  

  Wow, I’m reading everyone’s blogs, tweets and Facebook pages of their year in review. So of course I had to get on the bandwagon and join. Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Christmas in 4 Word Sentences

  

  I know you are busy, so here was my Christmas week in 4-word sentences. Teachers’ lounge is dangerous! Lil David met Santa! Got a perfect mug. Tried a new... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2015 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 3 Marathons in 22 DAYS!

  

  Yup, you read that title right! My friend Teresa ran 3 marathons in 22 days this year! The Chicago Marathon on October 11th The Marine Corp Marathon on October... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2015 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Foot Pain & Healing with Yoga!

  

  Oh, oh…I started noticing a pain on the top of my right foot after the Poultry Predictor. At first I didn’t think anything of it. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2015 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Fun Christmas Gift Guide for Runners

  

  Time to do some serious Christmas shopping after all that turkey last week. Our tree is up, I bought the wrapping paper and my shopping list is ready. Can you... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2015 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS