Hello, Three Day Weekend!
Boy oh boy, I am excited for the long weekend! How about you? Any fun plans? For most, this means that school is beginning and summer is ending. Say it ain’t so! On a positive note, that Labor Day...
View Article5 Ways To Avoid Runner Injuries
Good morning! I have a great guest post from Techwood Consulting to share with you today. I’m convinced that you will find this article very informative and helpful. I picked up some good tips. Top 5...
View ArticleGood things come to those who SWEAT!
I love it when the week begins on a Tuesday. Don’t you? Only a few more sleeps until the weekend comes around again. Plus, the weather is looking to be in our favor. Which means, it’s time to get our...
View Article3 runs n’ 3 days!
Hello Mother Nature! Thank you for frying us in the PNW. No complaints here. I’m loving the 80 degree weather! Literally the entire week has been beautiful. But look at the weekend….hello bi-polar? 80+...
View ArticleI Made The Cut! #FitFluential
On this fabulous Thursday, I am happy to announce that I am a new member of FitFluential. <3 :) I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about how awesome the FitFluential community is. I wouldn’t even be...
View ArticleLearning To Take It Easy
It’s the beginning of race season and I have already hurt myself. After the Mercer Island half marathon two weekends ago, my right hip flexor has been tight and quite uncomfortable. I experienced a...
View ArticleStand Tall and Carry On!
Hello hello! I am ecstatic to say that it is Wednesday! Hip hip hooray! It has already been a long long week. I.AM.EXHAUSTED.ALREADY! If you cannot tell already, I just need to vent today. There is a...
View ArticleFinding a Balance
I mentioned in my January goals that I will be running a marathon to celebrate turning 26 years old. I received lots of helpful advice regarding which marathon I should do for my first. The Portland...
View ArticleBy Popular Demand
My workouts wouldn’t be the same without music. It keeps me going and pumps me up. I’ve never been able to run or workout without something flowing through my ears. I guess it just helps me tune out...
View Article6 Reasons to be Thankful for Fitness
November is commonly known as the month to remember what you are thankful for. However, you should be thankful for what you have every single day. You catch my drift. Fitness is something that I am...
View ArticleI had an “Oops!”
Happy Thursday! I apologize for my absence yesterday. Unfortunately, on Monday I was in a car accident. Monday was a not so good, very bad day. I’ll add this event to the list of reasons why Monday’s...
View ArticlePigeon says…
Good morning! Always remember your dreams and goals! Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. If they do, show them that you CAN! Be all YOU can BE! What motivates you? XO, Tara
View ArticleSaturday thoughts
Sunday mornings begin with chores and flywheel. That’s ok, because a clean house is a happy house and a flywheel session leads to a happy girl too. Yesterday, we went to the Seattle auto show to...
View ArticleSlow down.
Truth. Lately, I feel as though the world is consumed with rushing, complaining and worrying. It is time to stop and slow down. Life passes by too quickly. That is all. Happy Friday! XO, Tara Please...
View ArticleMid-life crisis?
Top of the mornin’ to ya! How’s everyone doing on this Wednesday morning?! I have to just say, there is nothing like a quick bike ride at dusk! Last night after getting my hair done, I decided to take...
View ArticleIn need
of some motivation this week. I have the big race (it’s a BIG deal to me) on Saturday and my nerves are already creep’n. I know I will be fine, but I thought that some positive motivational thoughts...
View ArticleMotivation and a Sweat Sesh
I came across this quote from Popsugar this morning. It speaks for itself. Change is hard. Now for the sweaty workout from yesterday… Sweaty in 1-2-3 Circuit 1: Walking lunges: 20lbs- 30 reps Side...
View ArticleSaturday Morning Fitness Survey
Good Morning! This view never gets old. Oh man, I love me some surveys. It brings me back to the middle school days. I saw this survey on Lindsay’s blog. Let’s give it a whirl shall we? Plus, I know...
View ArticleExercise Personality Quiz
Happy day after National Running Day! How are your legs feeling? Mine are doing well after knocking out a 6.5 mile run. No big deal. I hate it when I forget to press “start” when I go running. I was...
View ArticleCelebrate National Running Day!
I’ve been ranting about National Running Day for over a month now and the day is finally HERE. Will you run today? Why do you run? I love that fact that there is a nationalized holiday dedicated to...
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