A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
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A few years ago, I stocked up on some Momentum jewelry. Like anyone who has kids, moves and has more clutter than she should, I lost most of my pieces amid the many boxes and piles of stuff. A few weeks ago, I found one of my pieces — a tie-dyed purple and white bracelet … Continue reading Own today
Today is my birthday. Another year, another chance to do new things, make another set of mistakes, and have another round of successes. As I look back at 42, I see that I need to par down my obligations. I stretched myself thin and wasn't able to give my best to those who needs me. … Continue reading Mountain Mama at 43
I noticed it before, he slowly lumbered down the stairs. When we picked him up, he let out a yelp in pain. But it wasn't until after celebrated his Gotcha Day recently that I realized -- my running buddy, Blue, and I are getting older. Up until a year ago, I made various attempts to … Continue reading Training recap: We’re getting old, Blue
The start line of the Pinehurst half marathon, 10K and 5K at Race: Pinehurst Resort 10K When: Feb. 23, 2019 Where: Pinehurst, North Carolina Website: Resort Races Collection Course: Hills with a maximum elevation gain 540 feet, asphalt roads and sand paths. It had rained all week and rained on race day, so the sandy … Continue reading Race Recap: Pinehurst Resort 10K
On New Year's Eve, I posted a live video on Facebook at the Mountain Mama Adventures page. I asked people to commit to 30 minutes of activity on New Year's Day to kick off 2019 on a positive note. This is something I've been doing for several years. It's something to do when everything is … Continue reading Resolve to do something
In mid-October, I started working two jobs. About a month later, I fell while trying to get out of my bathtub and injured a chest muscle. About a week later, when I thought the muscle was all healed up, I hurt it again while trying to do some plyometrics. So, for a while I didn't … Continue reading New year, new plans
I love Rachel Hollis. Her book, "Girl, Wash Your Face," has changed my perspective on many things. Her book is divided by lies. They are lies she tells herself. Each chapter addresses one of the lies and how she changed her thinking about them. So, here are a few of the lies I've been telling … Continue reading The lies I tell myself
So, my training has been halted for the past week. I haven't really posted much on social media because I hoped this was a quick something, like a stomach bug. As I described my symptoms to my mom during a semi-frantic phone call, she stopped me and said I may have vertigo. She has had … Continue reading Hello, hello. Vertigo
The detailsThe race: Nags Head Woods 5K When: Weekend of Mother's Day Supports: Hosted by the North Banks Rotary Club, the race benefits various nonprofits supported by the organization. Race features: The race offers a double 5K in which you run a 5k (3.1 miles) at 7 a.m. and then the race at 8 a.m. … Continue reading Race recap: Nags Head Woods 5K
After a month of tinkering with allergy medications, a nasty sinus infection and a pity party, I reconnected with myself and my goals. The key was a taking a trip. I allowed myself a chance to be present without feeling guilty of what wasn't being done. When you're at home, the dishes pile up and … Continue reading May goals
