Happy Monday!
Boy, I'm still recovering from a fun beach day with friends yesterday - it was a scorcher! Brown just got browner! I made it up early to do a 3 mile recovery run beforehand so I wouldn't feel horribly guilty about the libations to be had ;)
Hubs enjoyed pranking with my phone while he was supposed to be playing photographer for the girls, but it just made for a lovely collage:
I can't believe I actually had the energy to still food prep before plopping on the couch the evening too, but it MUST be done!
To get your Motivational Monday kicked off right, this week's Featured Sneakers belong to Heather! She's a fitness professional/ mud run addict/ and part time ninja - she takes parkour lessons so that's an equivalent ;) She motivates others with her drive and determination to set a positive and active example for her kids!
Happy Monday!
Boy, I'm still recovering from a fun beach day with friends yesterday - it was a scorcher! Brown just got browner! I made it up early to do a 3 mile recovery run beforehand so I wouldn't feel horribly guilty about the libations to be had ;)
Mine! Mine! Mine!
Hubs enjoyed pranking with my phone while he was supposed to be playing photographer for the girls, but it just made for a lovely collage:
said collage
I can't believe I actually had the energy to still food prep before plopping on the couch the evening too, but it MUST be done!
To get your Motivational Monday kicked off right, this week's Featured Sneakers belong to Heather! She's a fitness professional/ mud run addict/ and part time ninja - she takes parkour lessons so that's an equivalent ;) She motivates others with her drive and determination to set a positive and active example for her kids!
Name: Heather G.
Blog: Run Faster, Mommy! http://www.runfastermommy.com
What is your favorite way to workout/exercise: My favorite training is what a group of us have dubbed "Ranger Runs". Basically we hit a trail and run hard intervals. In between the running intervals, we take turns assigning exercises: burpees, push ups, pistol squats, etc. It's a killer workout and a great way to socialize with friends.
What is your #1 cheat food: Energy drinks. I know they are horrible for me in almost every way, but sometimes I just crave the sugar, carbonation, and caffeine! I try to keep the consumption at a bare minimum, and opt for more healthier, natural versions when available
What advise do you have for those starting on a fitness journey: Remember that this journey has no endpoint: you are creating a healthy lifestyle to be carried out, in theory, for the rest of your life. Thus, you want to take small steps and make realistic goals in the beginning. Living a healthy lifestyle should be enjoyable, not a chore or something to dread. So believe in yourself, and enjoy the process.
Dream destination race/location: I would love to run the Mount Everest Marathon. The logistics of travel and acclimation alone make it a far fetched goal, but I hope to one day make it a reality.
These guys motivate their mom
Workout apparel must have (+brand): Merrell shoes! Mix Master Move Glides for long runs, Trail Gloves for short runs, and my barefoot Vapor gloves for recovery.
Motivational motto/quote: "Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you" (I love it so much, I have it tattooed on my ribcage)
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/runfastermommy
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/runfastermommy
Be sure to connect with Heather on one of these social channels while her blog domain works through some kinks ;)
Do you have any questions for Heather or myself?
Are you diggin' mud runs like she is?
Is it beach season in your neck of the woods?
Are you diggin' mud runs like she is?
Is it beach season in your neck of the woods?












