Tag Archives: Motivation

Fitness Is Better With Friends

I used to workout alone, but between getting to know local fitness bloggers, joining Moms Run This Town, and encouraging colleagues at work, I have developed a circle of friends who enjoy being active. Knowing a friend is going to … Continue reading

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Changing Up My Workout Routine

Last weekend I ran the last race of my spring racing season, finishing strong at the GW Parkway Classic after having braved the wind at the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and conquered the hills at the Reston 10 Miler. With … Continue reading

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Renew Your Vows In The New Year

This time of year we are inundated with “New Year, New You” articles enticing us with the fantasy that we can accomplish all of the goals we didn’t accomplish last year simply because it’s January again. But I’ve lived through … Continue reading

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Get Outside With The 2015 RunChatHunt

As someone who tries to #RespectTheBird and avoid all things Christmas before Thanksgiving, I applauded REI for deciding to close on Black Friday and encourage its employees and the rest of us to #OptOutside. My favorite outdoor activity is running, but … Continue reading

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Being Honest About Healthy Holidays

The first week of November seems way too early to be thinking about the holidays, but last weekend the grocery store was full of peppermint flavored, snowflake shaped everything even before the Halloween candy went on clearance. It’s not a … Continue reading

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