I DID IT! I ran my second half marathon (and my second Princess Half!) in Walt Disney World this weekend, and it was wonderful. My first half marathon left me feeling dead, broken and just glad that I finished upright. This weekend's race gave me a new record time, was fun, and I … [Read more...]
Exercise
Disney Pegasus Inspired Running Sleeves #WhiteToBright
I like to run. I just don't LOVE it. Can you blame me? I don't like the hurt or the tough (because I'm a weenie), but I do love the accomplishment, the strength, the cardio and the fun of creating a running costume. In fact, that's the whole reason I do long races.... for the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Fit During the Cold Months
Our family was given some awesome sneakers from Rack Room to help us stay fit during the holiday season. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sometimes, I like to tease people that I'm allergic to exercise. I hate being so tired afterwards, and working out makes me HUNGRY. But, I know as I … [Read more...]
Blog Forward… Checking in on my Progress!
Disclaimer: I have entered the BlogForward program and received complimentary products and ZonePerfect promotional items. I am free to comment about ZonePerfect in a positive, neutral or negative fashion. It's AUGUST already. I demand to know where the time is going. As I've gotten … [Read more...]
I Showed Him How to Watch the Clouds
Sometimes, after running around in the yard like a monkey, you need to crash on the grass. I took this opportunity to show Red how to cloud-watch, and I smiled when he marveled at the shapes and colors. Watching him find one of the pleasures of life, as he took a new view on the world, was the high … [Read more...]
#6PackandaKayak Or How to Have A BETTER Trip Down the River
It's been several years since a bunch of friends and I got together to float and kayak down the broad river. The first time, I was in grad school. Hubs (still dating at the time), and my two best friends decided it was time to rent kayaks, paddle down the river and have a great time. … [Read more...]
Backyard Pool Time
It's freakin' HOT here in Atlanta. With E visiting for a few weeks and the house a little cramped, we needed to cool off and get out of the house without baking to death. Red was sent a Slide & Splash Dolphin Kiddie Pool from Backyard Oceans a few weeks ago, and now was the perfect time to break … [Read more...]
Staying Fit N’ Pretty at ROC House
Being a gym rat with lots of people in a crowded room isn't always the most fun way to stay fit. What if you could join a posh gym that was also a high end hair salon, spa AND cafe all in one? ROC House has you covered - it's NOT just a gym. The Ladies-only Fitness Spa invited me to try their … [Read more...]
