Race Season is HERE This weekend I headed to DC for the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler (it was great!) and when I checked my newsfeed later in the afternoon I was so excited to see so many of my friends participating in races across the country. I love races as a way to stay motivated in …
The weekend is finally here and tomorrow I’m headed down to DC with MM and friends for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run and to see my family. The forecast is looking good (much better than last weekend’s rainy 13.1) and hopefully the Cherry Blossoms will make an appearance. (photos from a visit in 2011, …
Yes, I love to work out and even when I’m feeling low on energy, starting a workout gives me an energy boost. But not all the time. Sometimes when I’m tired or have had a long day, getting up the energy to head out for a run is really hard. To give me an extra …
This weekend I ran in the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon and despite terrible rain, the race was still pretty great! Before I get into the details I have confession to make: I didn’t train for this race. I had grand plans to prep but it just sort of…didn’t happen. Since my marathon on November …
This weekend I’ve got the Love Run Half Marathon in Philly and the forecast isn’t looking so great. With a high of 48 degrees and a 70% chance of rain, I’m preparing myself for a wet and chilly run. Here’s what I recommend to do and wear for the best possible race on a rainy …
In honor of my first race of the 2014 season (Love Run Half Marathon this Sunday!) I’d like to introduce you to Alicia’s 7 Healthy Habits for Runners. These are all super important so read up and adjust your routine as needed! Running offers many health benefits; disease prevention, stress management, a boost in mood, …