Here to put a little pep in your step!
Here to put a little pep in your step!
Peppy Steps & Workouts
Running is always about more than the run. All the little things you do when you’re not hitting the pavement add up and to make your stronger and faster and keep you healthy. Cross training and strengthening are important parts of ensuring you stay injury free while you are preparing for a race. Barre is a low impact, highly effective …
Running & Racing
For years, I used to say that I would never run a marathon. In the back of my head I thought maybe one day, when the time was right, I would take the plunge, but running 26.2 miles was never super appealing to me. This year, that all changed because of my Dad and he is the reason I am …
Adventures, Vegan Eats
THE BMORE VEGAN GAL GANG: If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably caught glimpses of this awesome group of gals on my feed. We all met through Instagram, mostly because of the outreach our friend Colleen does for the DMV area vegan potlucks she hosts. Although I refer to this group as my “vegan friends,” our bond extends beyond …
Running & Racing
If you’re training for a race or running just for kicks during the chilly months of the winter season, chances are you’ve had to tough out some uncomfortably cold runs. We’ve all heard the standard advice – wear layers, dress for temperatures slightly warmer than the real feel since you will warm up, etc. But, there are a few additional …
Running & Racing
This is the story of how I ended up crossing the finish lines at two half marathons in the same week. While this was not an intentional feat, I ended up walking away with two new checkmarks on my 50 States List, a huge half marathon PR and a new understanding of distance racing. Now, I’m excited to share this …
Running & Racing
Running is as much a mental sport as it is a physical one. And let’s be honest, us runners are all a little insane for doing what we do. Leading up to a long anticipated race, it can be tough to keep your head filled with positive thoughts and self-motivation as doubt and nerves start to make a guest appearance …
Peppy Steps & Workouts
As you begin your running journey, you’ll soon realize that there’s a lot more to running than the run. Increasing your weekly mileage and quickening your pace will only take you so far as you train to achieve your running goals. And if you constantly pound the pavement without a balanced training schedule, you could end up injured. Supplementing your …
Peppy Steps & Workouts
In June, I took the plunge and made the big move from my parents’ house in Baltimore County to a lovely row house in Canton. The main reason that I wanted to move to this area of Baltimore City is the vibrant, youthful atmosphere. There are always a ton of things to do and interesting people to meet. However, the …
Running & Racing
Crossing the finish line. Us runners will do just about anything to achieve that brief moment of pure joy when we finally stride across the last timing mat of a race. Then we go back to analyzing the clock, nit-picking every moment of the race – “oh, I totally could have shaved a few seconds off if I had pushed …
Vegan Eats
Have I mentioned my love of breakfast yet? OK, yeah I think you guys get the idea by now. Anyways, one of my favorite choices for the first meal of the day is oats. You can do a lot with your oatmeal – make it sweet, make it savory, make it hot, make it cold. You can go crazy with …