I recently had the opportunity to attend Building a Healthier Future Summit, hosted by The Partnership for a Healthier America. The honorary chair, First Lady Michelle Obama, closed the summit by discussing the growing problem of obesity among our youth. Summary of Address (Video of Full Address Below) The First Lady took a different direction compared to her usual talks about Let's Move. During her address the topic was focused on, a different environment, the home and how parents play a … {continue reading...}
Anne Burrell on Healthy Family Meals
March 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Food Network Star, Anne Burrell, best known for the reality series Worst Cooks in America and The Next Iron Chef. Burrell has also authored the New York Times bestseller, Cook Like a Rock … {continue reading...}
Rock n Roll Nice 10 Miles du Carnaval Recap
February 27, 2013 by 6 Comments
A week before Valentines Day my husband surprised me with the most exciting news... we were going to run Rock n Roll Nice 10 Miles du Carnaval. I was excited. In my wildest dreams I wouldn't have imagined that we were going to be flying halfway … {continue reading...}
The Om Moment
January 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
Lately, I have been living my life more openly. Not really looking for amazing experiences, but allowing those experiences to happen. Seeing that even the little things in life can bring the greatest joy. Moving through my days more slowly and taking … {continue reading...}
runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon 2013
January 24, 2013 by 19 Comments
I can't tell you the day I thought it was a good idea to run Goofy (Disney World Half Marathon and Disney World Marathon in 24 hours). That is a blur to me. What I can tell you is the day that I thought, "What the hell am I doing running 39.3 … {continue reading...}
runDisney Walt Disney World Half Marathon 2013
January 19, 2013 by 6 Comments
Since my first runDisney race (Wine and Dine 2011), I have wanted to run in costume. This year, for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, I did! After some careful consideration and going based on your votes, a character was selected. The … {continue reading...}
runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Health and Fitness Expo 2013
January 18, 2013 by 6 Comments
When I started planning our trip to WDW for marathon weekend, I made sure that we were all settled in and ready to go by the opening day of Walt Disney World Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. Even though registration and expo are open for three days … {continue reading...}
RunDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Meet-up
January 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
Last week I was among thousands of people who were sitting at their computers patiently waiting and hitting the refresh button on the browser. I was hoping to be one of the lucky few to be selected for the Walt Disney World Marathon Meet-up. When I … {continue reading...}
Running and Workout Playlist
January 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
With only three days between me and conquering a total of 41 miles in a 72 hours, I have finally finalized my running and workout playlist. The songs have been tried and tested by both myself and my toddler in numerous dance parties, sweaty Jillian … {continue reading...}
Disney Marathon Weekend 2013
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Walt Disney Marathon Weekend 2013 has arrived! There is less than 3 days until I hit the pavement to conquer 41 miles! The next four days are going to be a blur of excitement. Here is what I have on my schedule! Wednesday: We … {continue reading...}
