I've figured out that a good way to keep on running and walking is to set a goal for myself. I'm not talking about a "timed" goal, or even "I'll walk this much a day" goal, but a markable, tangible goal. Like walk and part-jog the Big Peach 5K. The Dirty Girl race was nice and … [Read more...]
Exercise
Mama Runs The Dirty Girl Mud Run! 2012
I ran my first 5K last weekend, the day after my birthday. But it wasn't your average 5K. It was the Dirty Girl 5K Mud Run, benefiting breast cancer. Held in over 10 cities across the US, Go Dirty Girl sets up a 5K course with at least 6 obstacles, including a mud crawl, water pit, … [Read more...]
Update on Walking!
If you've been reading, you know that I'm pushing to lost the last of the baby weight. I took up power walking a while ago and borrowed a friend's jogging stroller. It took some real work to get started, but over the last little bit, I've dropped 3 pounds permanently and still going!I've also … [Read more...]
Review: BabyTrend Expedition Single Jogger
Since I've been trying to drop some inches, I've been walking 6 days a week. So far, no loss in the poundage, but my Lilly Pullitzer sundress fits again! I figure it's more moving the fat around, much like I move our money around before it blows out of our account again. … [Read more...]
A Mama-Drawn Stroller
Hubs has taken it upon himself, this new year, to improve his health and start working out. I can tell you, I usually get on a 2 weeks kick, and then give up. It's not that I want to die a bon-bon eating, lounging, death (actually, that sounds lovely!), it's just that I'm allergic to exercise. … [Read more...]
A New Start for a New Mama
Where should I start? I suppose, at the beginning. I shall call my little one Red, in honor of his blazing red hair. He was born … [Read more...]
