Ok kids, marathon #8 was not my fastest nor my slowest. I didn’t meet my goal but it’s totally fine because it was FULL SUN and hot the whole time. After a beer, free cupping/massage, and a shower I feel pretty amazing and ready for good food with great friends! . . Thanks @clevemarathon !! . . #motherrunner #runlikeamother #marathon #recaplater #runningfromlaundry
Haven’t worn a kit for a race in, well, a very long time! Stoked to show off our @rnnr.co gear today at @clevemarathon - LFG! . . #rnnrcrew #motherrunner #runlikeamom #runningfromlaundry
Who said backyard fires can only happen on the weekend?! Enjoying this summer-like evening after a full work day and some yard work. . . Seriously loving this weather. Could do this every night… . . Cheers 🍻 to a great week! . . #enjoyeveryday #dontlivefortheweekend #samadams #poolparty #yardwork #mowingtrimmingweeding #relax #comeonsummer #runningfromlaundry
After 2 weeks of suffering through seasonal allergies, I started to feel some relief…until a sinus infection leveled up. So after 5 days of antibiotics and absolutely zero movement, I ran today. My last long run before next week’s @clevemarathon and it was a solid 8 miles of neighborhood hills. . . The first 4 miles happened under blue, sunny skies. The last 4 saw grey clouds move in and rain sprinkles started just as I finished. Within 10 minutes it was a chilly downpour, so I’m thankful I got out when I did! . . Our son had some friends over to celebrate last week’s birthday, so I put together a collection of everyone’s favorite snacks and treats…and tried to stay away from it. I failed 🤣 . . #questionablecarbloading #tapertime #marathontraining #dothework #motherrunner #trainlikeamother #rnnrcrew #nuunlegacyambassador #teamnuun #nuunendurance #saucony #tifosi #strava #runkeeper #runningfromlaundry
Yesterday: we spent our 23rd anniversary downtown. But technically not together 😉 Jeff #runsparkyrun completed his third marathon, while I covered about half that distance on foot getting to various spectator spots along the course. After the race, we came home to a kid-free house for naps and home-cooked cheeseburgers. . . It may not sound typical, but it was fantastic. We’ll probably sneak in a more traditional celebration later this week…we have a lot to celebrate this week. Cheers to 23 years 😘 and a lifetime to go! . . #happyaniversary #marriage #coupleswhorun #marathonrunners #cheersto23years #runningfromlaundry
Choose your side… . . #choosewisely #darkside #brightside #maythe4thbewithyou #nerdalert #starwars #runningfromlaundry
Not sure about you, but it’s the day AFTER a long run or big effort when I feel super hungry. Like I’ll fuel and hydrate during, but lunch and dinner are usually pretty typical, if not even a bit lighter then usual. . . But the next day, I feel hungry non stop. My usual foods don’t fill or satisfy me, and I don’t recover fully. It’s only recently that I began refocusing my nutrition on the day after by listening to my body. For the most part, I eat what I want and drink plenty of water/electrolytes. . . But don’t mistake that for binging. While I don’t track my food daily, I’ve done it enough to know the macros of my daily breakfast and a few go-to standards, so I track only periodically when I need a check-in with my nutrition, when I want to try something new, or occasionally on these “day-after” refeeds to see where I am. Not a terrible day today…clearly I wanted all the carbs! . . Breakfast was my usual oats (with protein, nut butter, and fruit) plus a gluten free English muffin with marmalade, with coffee and @nuunhydration vitamins . . Lunch was a turkey and cheese on thin seeded bread and a generous dollop of burger sauce . . Dinner was turkey meatloaf, mashed gold potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli . . Snacks: crispy rice cereal treat, chocolate covered pretzel rod, white cheddar popcorn, and half a brownie. Alternated water, more Nuun, and sparkling water throughout the day to stay hydrated. . . What’s your day-after strategy/favorite recovery foods? . . #workhardrecoverhard #feedyourbody #foodisfuel #runnerfuel #momfuel #whatiatetoday #recoveryfoods #stayhydratedmyfriends #nuunlegacyambassador #teamnuun #marathontraining #runningfromlaundry
Acoustic music, food, sunshine, and great times! . . #jeffmarksmusic #rileyspourhouse #supportlocal #runsparkyrun #runningfromlaundry
Saturday long run part 2: the rest of the dang city! . . The cemetery miles were sandwiched almost right in the middle of our 20 miles. We covered at least 10 neighborhoods (see hashtags), discovered the death stairs to Panther Hollow, connected trails to streets and had a grand time doing it! . . #southside #westend #northshore #millvale #lawrenceville #garfield #friendship #pointbreeze #eastliberty #oakland #jailtrail #pitt #pittsburgh #marathontraining #clevelandmarathon #trainlikeamother #runlikeamother #motherrunner #strongmom #fitover50 #nuunlegacyambassador #teamnuun #nuunendurance #saucony #tifosi #rnnr #lfg #runningfromlaundry
Saturday long run, part 1: Allegheny Cemetary . . This peaceful, beautiful place deserves its own post. We’ve run through the main driveway plenty of times before. It’s a nice diversion from the city streets with plenty of elevation and beautiful views. . . @lorikiehl suggested we look for Josh Gibson’s grave site (baseball fans will know!), so we used the cemetary’s map to navigate up the biggest hill only to be told “you’ve arrived,” but with no sign of Gibson. We walked around the small field of even smaller, flat headstones looking, but only seeing other names. Many were covered by fallen leaves, mud, etc. I brushed off a few and talked to them (“hi, Eleanor, I’m sorry your stone is so dirty, here let me clear it for you…”). After a short time, we agreed that either the gps was off or something happened to his site with age, weather, etc. . . And then we saw the sign 🤦♀️… . . Sure, our pace suffered, but who cares. Running is more than how fast you go. This was a lovely adventure through a beautiful part of our city that gave me the opportunity to reflect and appreciate what we have and all that we can do 😊 . . #gettingsappyinmyoldage #baseball #joshgibson #homesteadgrays #catcher #groundbreaker #runningfromlaundry
Not even close. . . #bestballparkinamerica #pncpark @pittsburghpirates #takemeouttotheballgame #openingseries #letsgobucs #runningfromlaundry
Our 17-year old daughter is creative, artistic, fashionable, too smart for her own good, witty, compassionate, and confident. . . She’s also autistic. With an amazing (and often inappropriate) sense of humor, which is why I share this meme every year on this day. Because it’s…so her. . . “High-functioning,” if you will. Which is kind of a shitty adjective. Sure, she functions in main-stream public school, she functions at her part time job, and she functions within our family dynamic. . . But we want her to THRIVE, just as any parent wants for their kids. Look, we know we are fortunate. She will live independently, some day. We know that’s not a given for a lot of families. . . The struggles we go through are different. She’s disorganized af but is aware enough to know that it impacts her on a daily basis. She “doesn’t look autistic” (whatever TF that means), so she often gets labeled as odd, quirky, distracted, weird. So she distances herself, which only compounds the social challenges that are already there, which perpetuates the labels, the isolation. . . Fortunately, she has a few good eggs in her life and has the confidence of 1000 lifetimes. I guess if you’ve read this far, my point is to remind you to always be kind, be patient, and be willing to listen. And please teach the kids in your life to do the same. It means so much and can literally change someone’s life. . . #autismacceptance #educateyourself #bekind #showcompassion #beexcellenttoeachother #beawesome #dontforgettolaugh #bethechange #dontbeanasshole #formygirl #runningfromlaundry
I haven’t run in 4 days. . . In fact, I haven’t moved intentionally in 3 days. Three days of nothing. I’m right in the thick of a marathon training block, and I haven’t had any workout in 3 days. I’m not injured or sick. I’m overwhelmed. Work, family, house. Those things needed my attention and time. Sometimes, you just have to get through it. . . Today was a GORGEOUS day here in #pittsburgh - perfect spring running weather. And I didn’t run. . . I started feeling some kind of way about all this last night. Stressing about the missed miles, worried about hitting monthly goals, worried that I’m sabotaging my marathon performance. . . Then I reminded myself that 4 runs don’t make me ready for a marathon, and 4 missed runs won’t take me out. So I accepted the rest. Today, I woke early, got all my Easter shopping done (well, mostly done!), worked for the morning, grabbed coffee with my favorite girl, and enjoyed a fabulous dinner at a new-to-us spot with the hubs. Without guilt. Without negativity. Without punishment. . . And then I came home and prepped my pack for tomorrow morning’s run. A 2 hour run workout is on the docket, and I’m ready. LFG. . . #icandoanythingbutnoteverything #momlife #workingmomlife #marathontraining #dothework #runlikeamother #trainlikeamother #pivot #reset #letsgo #runningfromlaundry
PLAY BALL!! ⚾️ LET’S GO BUCS! 🏴☠️ . . #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #takemeouttotheballgame #baseballismyfavorite #theresnocryinginbaseball #mlb #openingday #runningfromlaundry
Friends, don’t sleep on this new podcast @inputsonly You’re missing out on some amazing life nuggets. This latest episode asked this question: “Are you consuming more than you’re creating?” Wow. And yes, I believe I am, which is not my intention for my social media. Additionally, is what I am I consuming aligning with my values and goals? If I’m honest, not always. . . A few other learnings/reminders from the first few episodes: -we can all do hard things -start your day with electrolytes -don’t touch your phone for at least an hour after waking -pay attention to how you feel after you feed your body and mind. If it feels crappy, stop consuming it . . Give it a go; I guarantee you’ll learn or relearn something from each episode. . . #controlyourinputs #dohardthings #cleartherubble #drinkyourwater #moveyourbody #workhardplayhardrecoverhard #scrollwithintention #runningfromlaundry
LET’S GO DUUUUUKES!!! @duquesneuniversity . . #ncaabasketball #marchmadness #letsdance #almamater #letsgo #runningfromlaundry
Today is my ultramarathoniversary! (It’s a word, trust me). Six years ago I toed the line (woefully undertrained) at the last year of the #jcstone50k at North Park. Six lake loops. It was cold, challenging, and freaking awesome! . . It would be another 4.5 years before I’d complete my second ultra, the #tuscazoar50miler in September 2022 to celebrate my 50th birthday. . . And I’m not done yet… . . #doepicshit #withepicpeople #ultrarunner #goalsetter #fitover50 #bigplans #lookoutsummer2024 #lfg #runningfromlaundry
Thank you to everyone who came down to @hrcpittsburgh for the superfun @acousticboombox post-parade show! What a blast! ☘️ . . #happystpatricksday #supportlocalmusic #slainte #social #runningfromlaundry
It’s been an exhausting and draining week (ok, maybe 3). I kept pounding out the training. Didn’t have it in me today. 8pm and heading to bed. But it’s all good. Got some very positive news this morning on a situation that was weighing on my mind than I realized. So we’ll get a good night’s sleep, reset, resume training tomorrow, and mix in some shamrocks & shenanigans for good measure ☘️ . . #reset #rest #listentoyourbody #dontnobodybringmenobadnews #batterylow #refillthecup #recharge #stpaddysdayweekend #eringobragh #slainte #runningfromlaundry
Slainte!! . . #jeffmarksmusic #supportlocalmusic #supportlocalbusiness #stpatricksmonth #runningfromlaundry
Recovery miles today. Ran with @lynn_m_harris and same as last week, we chatted our way through our run/walk intervals! . . Can we talk about this crazy weather?! Shorts, tee shirt, and sunshine yesterday; all the clothes today with wind gusts and some hail/sleet mix that pelted our faces! . . I needed to channel my inner #runnerofsteel with these leggings! Enjoyed my protein/greens shake on the drive home then wrapped the day with a 15-minute stretch/core work. . . #badasses #dumbasses #both #marathontraining #clevelandmarathon #dothework #choosestrong #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #mrtt #srtt #crazyweather #4run2 #nuunhydration #teammuun #nuunlegacyambassador #saucony #strava #runkeeper #runningfromlaundry
#shamelessplug or #goodwifey ? Either way, Pittsburgh locals come join the hub’s acoustic gig this weekend! . . Jeff Marks at @rileyspourhouse Saturday March 2nd 4:30-7:30pm. . . A fantastic spot to grab a bite and a pint. I reco the Irish Rueben rolls with a Guinness 😉 Family/kid friendly too! And yes, he sneaks in a fun Irish tune or two into his set. See you there! . . #jeffmarksmusic #runsparkyrun #supportlocalmusic #supportlocalbusiness #acousticmusic #goodtimes #runningfromlaundry
Between work, thunderstorms, and kiddo birthday celebrations, I had roughly 45 minutes to get in some hill repeats and core. I was out during the only sunny part of the day and it was GLORIOUS! Any time I can run outside in shorts and a tee in Pittsburgh in February is a huge win! . . Hill repeats are no fun. 1/5 stars. But the core work almost did me in. . . The girl chose our spots for dinner and dessert, where I enjoyed a gluten free Big Mac pizza and fries (could only finish half) and an espresso frozen yogurt (most of which is in the freezer for tomorrow). . . A solid day and early bedtime! . . #dothework #choosestrong #marathontraining #clevelandmarathon #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #mrtt #srtt #strongmom #whatyoucanwhenyoucan #nuunhydration #teamnuun #nuunlegacyambassador #pinklemonadesport #stayhydratedmyfriends #saucony #tifosi #strava #runkeeper #birthday #happy17th #celebrate #workhardplayhard #runningfromlaundry
At 2:22pm, our girl will be 17. She is beautiful, strong, quirky, fashionable, creative, and the coolest person I’ve ever met (along with big bro, of course!). 🩷♾️ . . #happybirthday #youngandsweetonly17 #teenager #nottodayautism #stronggirl #runningfromlaundry
Today wasn’t a run day, but when a friend needs company, you go! Had a great 4-mile hilly interval run. Literally gabbed the whole time and still stood out in the rain talking for another 20+ minutes…yet not a single photo 🤣 . . We ran at 4pm, which isn’t a normal run time for me. So I grabbed one of my @bpnsupps GoGels that #runsparkyrun and I are testing for long runs. It was perfect - just enough calories to fuel me without needing a heavier snack. And the apple cinnamon is GOOD. As per usual, chased it with @nuunhydration Sport. . . Came home for my daily abs, then tried to warmup while cooking a quick jerk shrimp pasta. Since I heard it’s #nationalmargaritaday I also whipped us up some mocktails with (you guessed it) Nuun Sport lemon lime, fresh lime juice, and sparkling water. Tasty! 🍋 . . Bring on the weekend!! . . #marathontraining #clevelandmarathon #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #mrtt #srtt #dothework #hillspaythebills #strongmom #nuunlegacyambassador #teamnuun #gogels #runnerfuel #saucony #strava #margarita #mocktail #friyayeve #lfg #choosestrong #runningfromlaundry
@clevemarathon training week 4 is underway!! Solid gym session with #runsparkyrun: dynamic warmups, mobility/single leg exercises, 35-minute run, cool down walk, finished with core work. Tried a new podcast @inputsonly and really enjoyed the first episode with @amglaze - loving the pod’s message: you can’t control what happens, but you can control what you put in. Yes! . . The off to see our nephew’s final home regular season high school hockey game - it was a ripper and he scored 2 assists woohoo! . . Up way past my bedtime so hoping to wind down soon. Such a great Monday! . . #marathontraining #clevelandmarathon #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #strongmom #mrtt #srtt #dothework #choosestrong #planks #plumhockey #plummustangs #number59intheprogramnumber1inourhearts #nuunlegacyambassador #teamnuun #nuunhydration #lemonlimesport #saucony #strava #runningfromlaundry
Everyone else is working today. I have 4 hours to myself, so getting started properly: sushi! @marketdistrict spicy tuna and veggie rolls, specifically. Watermelon lime @drinkolipop is the perfect accompaniment. Watching the US Indoor Track & Field champs as well, so basically living my best life 🍱 🏃🏻 . . #teamusa #trackandfield #momsnightin #sushi #quiettime #runningfromlaundry
It’s been a hard week. Training has taken a back seat to life. No excuses, it just is. But I’ve got a 2-hour training run on tap for the weekend that I won’t miss. And thanks to @laurentglaze and her monthly challenge, I’m still getting in some core/ab work daily. . . So tonight I’m enjoying my superfoods mushroom/collagen building chill latte (that tastes better than it sounds, trust me) while briefly admiring the fresh-fallen snow that I wish would melt immediately, and climbing under the covers for an early bed time. Which includes checking the progress of #jackpot100 😊 . . #toughtimesdontlasttoughpeopledo #itsallgood #everylittlethinggonnabealright #marathontraining #fitover50 #strongmom #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #choosestrong #dothework #runningfromlaundry
Our 27th Valentine’s Day together and 20th year of our tradition to stay home and have the hubs cook a gourmet meal. Even the adult/teenaged kiddos still loved their heart-shaped food❤️ Plus, you know it’s true love when you can wear your VD jammies through dinner and dessert 😉 Now if only I could get him to cook more than once a year…🤔 . . #happyvalentinesday #chefjeff #homecookedmeal #heartshapedfood #pajamas #truelove #family #myforevervalentine #runningfromlaundry
Coffee + compression. Recovery day today. Nourishing foods, plenty of water (and @nuunhydration), gentle movements. Maybe a few football snacks later as well 😉 . . #longrunsaturday #recoverysunday #trainhardrecoverhard #thereisalwayscoffee #nuunlegacyambassador #stayhydratedmyfriends #eattherainbow #foodisfuel #momfuel #runnerfuel #marathontraining #clevelandmarathon #trainlikeamother #mrtt #srtt #runningfromlaundry
At @rileyspourhouse for the hubs’ gig…but I’ve been dreaming of these Irish Rueben Rolls alllllll week! . . #jeffmarksmusic #allthingsrueben #longruntreat #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalmusic #proudwifey #runningfromlaundry
Listen. Today’s plan called for a dynamic warm up, 30 minutes at easy pace, and then some rolling/stretching/mobility. The day’s schedule didn’t go as planned. 5:30pm was here in a flash and I d r e a d the gym on Monday evenings. It’s only 30 minutes, was it worth it? Should I skip it? . . Hell. No. . . I shut down the laptop, changed my clothes, laced up my @saucony and filled my bottle with @nuunhydration before I could even try to talk myself out of it. . . I started @choosestrongpodcast Episode 46 over the weekend and picked it back up during warmups. Just as I was getting into my easy run rhythm, I heard Sally say (paraphrasing) that when you do the little things consistently, they add up to big progress. So yeah, that 30-minute run was worth it. . . Came home for my February ab challenge with @laurentglaze and I’m feeling pretty dang good about today. Gonna whip up some tofu stir fry, have a decaf latte, a shower, and enjoy the process. . . #choosestrong #dothework #marathontraining #clevelandmarathon #sallymcraestrength #motherrunner #trainlikeamother #mrtt #srtt #strongmom #nuunlegacyambassador #ymca #eattherainbow #momfuel #runnerfuel #foodisfuel #runningfromlaundry
Week 1 of @clevemarathon is in the books! Nice sunny day yesterday for my long run. 60-minute run and 30-minute walk. . . Enjoyed a fun night out with the hubs and friends at a live music piano bar, so I’m thankful that today’s plan called for rest! 😉 . . Tackling @laurentglaze ‘s February ab challenge as well (1:00 plank and 20 bicycle crunches daily) and staying hydrated with @nuunhydration as per usual. Bring on week 2! . . #dothework #marathontraining #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #mrtt #srtt #marathonnumber8 #clevelandmarathon #sallymcraestrength #teamnuun #nuunlegacyambassador #lemonlimeendurance #saucony #strava #runkeeper #trainhardworkhardplayhard #runningfromlaundry
LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!!! . . #teamusa #marathontrials #roadtoparis2024 #soexciting #runningfromlaundry
A friend asked me (yesterday) to join her on her run workout this morning. Of course I said yes…without checking the weather. This friend is super consistent and doesn’t let anything cancel her run. Outside. Crap 😉 . . 7°F with a real feel of 0. Yikes. But there was no wind, so bonus! Honestly, after we warmed up it really wasn’t that bad. Really! Thanks @heatherracchini for getting me out on my first pre-dawn run in ages! . . I had icicles in my hair and eyelashes (first time for that one!). After a hot shower and coffee, I dove into a warm and nourishing breakfast, then tried to keep with that theme all day. Early bedtime to hopefully finish my book 📚 . . 🥣 oats, PB2, blueberries, walnuts, and cinnamon. Egg scrambled with spinach. Coffee and @nuunhydration lemon lime. 🍲 🥗 leftover chicken veg soup and a salad 🍚 plain Greek yogurt with granola and honey 🍲 lentil stew . . #runwithfriends #predawnrun #cold #winterrunning #stayready #dothework #choosestrong #motherrunner #runlikeamother #mrtt #srtt #momfuel #runnerfuel #culinarytherapy #straightouttamykitchen #comfortfood #healthyfoodisyummy #nuunlegacyambassador #teamnuun #saucony #4run2 #runnerofsteel #strava #runkeeper #runningfromlaundry
It’s been a week. Weather, work, adulting/parenting, snow days…life. It’s been a week since I’ve intentionally moved my body. That’s the longest rest in quite a while. But I’m not feeling guilty or like a failure. I guess I needed it. . . Instead I focused on other ways to fill my cup and balance the busyness. Cooking colorful, healthy meals. Enjoying lazy mornings with coffee and my family. Drinks and meals with friends. Organizing a kitchen cabinet (soooo needed and so therapeutic!) . . But I feel ready to get back into the mix. Training for my next race starts in 8 days, so it’s time to prep the mind and body. It’s time to #dothework . . #restyourbodyandmind #getreadytogetready #training #race #challengeyourself #choosestrong #setgoalsnotlimits #bigplansfor2024 #fitover50 #strongmom #stayready #dtw #lfg #runningfromlaundry
We’re no longer in our 20’s (duh!), and we’re not empty nesters yet either. We’re in this weird, fun spot where we have kids who are young enough to still need us to bring them home pizza for dinner, but old/independent enough for that pizza to come from the pub/restaurant where we’re enjoying some fun with friends. . . It’s a cool place to be. But a little weird. But we’re enjoying this time with each other, with our friends, and with our kids. This is fun…and life is good. . . #genxparents #teenagers #havingfun #workhardplayhard #funweekend #runsparkyrun #goodtimes #greatfriends #enjoyingeachotherscompany #sundayfunday #runningfromlaundry
What a fun, full day! . . This crazy weather thwarted our long-run plans (the cold, the ice, but mostly the wind!). The gym was packed, so instead of 6 miles I settled for max treadmill duration (35:00) and 10 minutes of mobility work. It’s still marathon pre-season for me…putting in the prep work. . . We celebrated friends’ birthdays with a fun lunch date - must do more of these! . . With both kiddos working, #runsparkyrun and I had enough time for an early date night…which consisted of beer, bar food, and football = perfect!! . . Home, on the sofa in comfy clothes by 8:30 with a good book. A fantastic Saturday! . . #dothework #stayready #strongmom #marathonprep #runlikeamother #mrtt #srtt #teamnuun #nuunlegacyambassador #nuunhydration #lemonlimesport #saucony #strava #runkeepeer #friends #celebrate #nationalpublichouse #datenight #secondbookoftheyear #weekendfun #runningfromlaundry
Day 7! Last day of the vegetarian eating journey as called for by @harveylewisultrarunner Menu below as per usual, then my thoughts: 🥣 same breakfast as usual, no pic: oats, PB2, nuts, fruit, cinnamon. Spinach with one egg 🍛 lunch, also no pic, was leftover veg curry 🍎 snack was gala apple and peanut butter 🥤smoothie was simple: @liveowyn vanilla protein plant milk shaken with a spoonful of Hershey’s special dark cocoa. Yum. 🥙 dinner was the star in this weeks crown: power bowl! Lemon-massaged kale topped with quinoa, rice, sautéed portobellos, and jerk spiced tofu/onion/sweet potato. Half an avocado on top to cool it down. So dang good! . . So, what have I learned and what will I take from this 7-day toe-dip into vegetarian life? 1. Planning is key. I didn’t do so well thinking “we do meatless Mondays, I got this,” I didn’t. 2. It is possible to get ample protein in a meatless diet, as long as you have key staples on hand (see #1) 3. Reinforced that I enjoy vegetarian and vegan dishes! And that we do a lot of leftovers #wastenotwantnot 4. I rely on chicken breast, tuna, salmon, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and cheese for a lot of my protein. I enjoy those foods. I’ll still look for subs. 5. Vegan food can be amazingly delicious. . . So am I turning veg? Not today. I do struggle with the animal ethics at times, to be honest. And I know how we (my family and I) feel when we limit dairy (I’m already gluten free). So what this week did was tap me on the shoulder and give me the reminder to be more mindful of our food choices. We will keep meatless Mondays, and perhaps expand. We’ll see. But thank you Harvey, for sharing your resources and network! . . #veganuary #vegetarianfood #trysomethingnew #momfuel #runnerfuel #foodisfuel #dontbeafraidofvegetables #drinkyourwater #moveyourbody #dothework #runningfromlaundry
Day 6 of my 7-day vegetarian journey. A break in protocol for breakfast today. No workout, but lots of movement putting away the last of Christmas. Marathon training starts in a few weeks, so just keeping loose for now. . . 🥐☕️ blueberry scone and honey cinnamon latte 🍛 vegetable curry with basmati rice 🍝 roasted vegetable GF lasagna - I used silken tofu instead of ricotta and it was 🤌🏼 🍬 not pictured: a handful of M&Ms 😬 . . Tomorrow is the last day. I’ll share my menu per usual along with any learnings. . . #veganuary #vegetarianfood #trysomethingnew #momfuel #runnerfuel #foodisfuel #runningfromlaundry
Our first trip to @cutiescoffeecompany and we already can’t wait to come back! . . #coffeeshop #honeycinnamonlatte #icedvanillalatte #heartshapedstraw #girldate #supportlocal #shoplocal #greensburg #explore #runningfromlaundry
Oops! Forgot to post day 5 of my 7-day vegetarian journey last night! We slept in and hunkered down for the first winter storm of the season, so we started de-Christmasing the house and watched cooking shows and sports all day! . . 🥣 same breakfast as every day (no pic) 🥛 protein shake *see note below* 🥗 lunch was lightly dressed chopped romaine, tuna, and red quinoa 🌮 our game-time snack actually became dinner (very filling!): nachos with jerk-spiced tofu, vegan cheddar, and peppers . . *note on the @liveowyn shake: I saw one of my insta-friends post a story about this and it caught my attention. We are always looking for protein sources for our autistic kiddo, so I looked up the product, ingredients, and if I could buy it locally…and I can (from my employer, so win-win and thanks @gianteagle lol). I’m looking forward to trying other flavors and including it in my other shakes. Thanks @sarah.fimz for sharing! . . And finally…HERE WE GO @steelers !!! . . #veganuary #vegetarianfood #trysomethingnew #momfuel #runnerfuel #foodisfuel #football #nfl #playoffs #waitandsee #runningfromlaundry
Day 4 of my 7-day vegetarian journey. . . 🥣 same breakfast as yesterday (no pic) 🍲 used the last of the leftover burrito filling to make a veggie chili with cornbread 🍻 a lovely New England IPA 🍣 king salmon sushi bowl with freeze dried beets, pistachios, apples, sweet potatoes, rice and greens and a spicy drizzle of deliciousness 🍕 a few breadsticks and sauce (the kids ordered dinner while we were out!) . . #veganuary #vegetarianfood #trysomethingnew #datenight #beerandsushi #runningfromlaundry
Day 3 of my 7-day vegetarian journey. More cals today, still need to work on protein (Man, I rely on chicken breast a lot!). Also got in a quick hike between work and mom tasks. . . 🥣 same oats as every day, just replaced the yogurt with a half scoop of plant protein, then added on with sautéed spinach and one egg 🍲 🍜 leftover egg roll bowl and squash soup with Pepita 🍪 ☕️ gluten free m&m cookie and a flat white 🍔 veggie and bean burger with sweet potato, a few tots, and lemon vinaigrette slaw . . Dinner out tomorrow, looking forward to getting creative! . . #veganuary #vegetarianfood #trysomethingnew #momfuel #runnerfuel #foodisfuel #drinkyourwater #runningfromlaundry
Day 2 of my 7-day vegetarian journey. Still need more calories and protein - I think I need a bigger breakfast! . . 🥣 same as yesterday (no pic) 🥗 romaine topped with leftover filling from last nights burritos, sprinkle of cheese and scallions 🍲 egg roll in a bowl with (no egg) crumbled tofu, cabbage slaw mix, peas, soy sauce, sriracha, and teppanyaki seasoning 🍮 plant protein pudding: vanilla plant protein powder mixed with vanilla almondmilk and @americandreamnutbutter Cinnamon Toasties almond butter . . Got some good movement today and hydration is good! . . #veganuary #vegetarianfood #runnerfuel #momfuel #foodisfuel #trysomethingnew #getcooking #runningfromlaundry
Pretty simple out/in list for 2024. I could say lots more (shocker, I know), but these cover most of it. I don’t do resolutions, and I don’t necessarily make it a point to set goals or intentions on January 1st. I’ll sift through our family calendar, work commitments, etc this month and have some solid goals ready…along with probably a few half-baked, questionable ideas just to keep it interesting 😉 . . How ‘bout you…whatcha got? . . #HNY #goals #out #in #doless #domore #whatfillsyourcup #intention #consistency #kindness #runningfromlaundry
I’m taking the 7-day vegetarian journey with @harveylewisultrarunner! I don’t have plans to become vegan or vegetarian, but I am always looking for whole-food, plant-based options to fuel my daily activities and training. I’m 51 (who said that?!), and I always want to keep learning about what foods will help me feel amazing. . . Today is day 1, and I did OK. I’m keeping yogurt, eggs, cheese, and minimal fish since many protein substitutes contain gluten. . . 🥣 Oats with cinnamon, PB2, plain Greek yogurt, walnuts, and dried blueberries. 🥗 Mixed greens with tuna and tomatoes 🍪 Rice Krispie treat 🌯 Black bean and “chorizo” GF burritos 🥣 Chocolate and PB Chex with almond milk . . Macro: 1468 cal, 201g carb, 52g fat, 84g protein. Tomorrow I’ll aim for more cals overall and more protein. Hydration levels good. . . #veganuary #vegetarianfood #eatmoreplants #momfuel #runnerfuel #qualityfuel #foodisfuel #fitover50 #vegetarianweek #challenge #runningfromlaundry
#makeconnections #moresociallessmedia #irl #experiencelife #bepresent #showup #dothework #stayready #bekind #runningfromlaundry
Some #Christmas highlights ❤️💚 . . #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #family #friends #celebrate #eatdrinkandbemerry #runningfromlaundry
Had some fun last night with my #mrtt #srtt running pals at our 4th annual cookie exchange! Lots of laughs were shared, and we all have more cookies than we need. It was perfect! Thanks for hosting us again, Heather! . . #cookieexchange #willrunforcookies #glutenfree #brownies #biscotti #prppermintbark #runningoncaffeineandchristmascheer #momsrunthistown #runningfromlaundry
Pretty proud of this easy, yummy, colorful, wholesome dinner. Roasted vegetable soup and toasted cheese sammies. Simple and perfect! . . #eattherainbow #momfuel #runnerfuel #healthyfoodisyummy #homemade #homecook #homechef #straightouttamykitchen #delicious #tryit #youlllikeit #comfortfood #runningfromlaundry
The off-season is over! Yesterday we enjoyed an easy-paced 5K at one of our local trails, then I followed it up with a 20-minute strength session. . . It was a beautiful, unseasonably warm day in #pittsburgh but I’m here for it! It won’t last, as evidenced by the manufactured snow on the Boyce Park slopes. . . Looking forward to building on a consistent base so that we can kick it into marathon training in January. Big goals for both of us in 2024 💪🏼 . . #stayready #setgoalsandcrushthem #marathontraining #notyet #sallymcrae30dayrunandstrength #letsdothis #runsparkyrun #coupleswhorun #motherrunner #runlikeamother #trainlikeamother #mrtt #srtt #nuunhydration #teamnuun #nuunlegacyambassador #pinklemonadesport #saucony #knockaroundsunglasses #strava #runkeeper #runningfromlaundry
Looks like we found a new tradition for us: advent calendar! So fun! . . #december1st #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #chocolatesandlegos #chocolatesandmakeup #puzzlesandhotsauce #celebrate #merrychristmas #family #marksfamilychristmas2023 #runningfromlaundry
TFW you head out to meet friends for drinks and you’re having a good hair day and your outfit is perfect and you’re having way too much fun laughing and enjoying the company to even take one pic until you realize after you get home and are watching Elf in your jammies. Yep…it was that kind of fun! . . #51isfun #funwithfriendsandfamily #lotsoflaughs #samadamswinterlager #elf #christmasmovies #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #blackfriday #runningfromlaundry
I’m all about the sides and the sweets. And all things gluten free 😉 . . #happythanksgivng #glutenfree #glutenfreegourmet #greensandbeans #cranberries #roastedveg #stuffing #dressing #pumpkincheesecaketrifle #chocolatechipcookies #yesplease #hungry #thankful #family #gather #runningfromlaundry
But seriously, is there a manual or something? What chapter covers “vibing with food?” 🤣 . . #autism #spectrum #aspergers #shitmykidsays #funny #nottodayautism #samefoods #sensory #familiar #letsvibe #runningfromlaundry
Joined #runsparkyrun for his first run post-Richmond Marathon. 3 awesome miles on a gorgeous day! . . We have no races on our calendars until May…what are some fun must-do races in the general Pittsburgh area? Discuss! . . #coupleswhorun #motherrunner #runlikeamother #mrtt #srtt #stayready #nuunlife #teamnuun #nuunlegacyambassador #cherrylimeadesport #saucony #knockaroundsunglasses #strava #runkeeper #runningfromlaundry
Today was a cross-train/optional rest day on my @yellowrunner run/strength program. So I decided that removing all of the cornstalks, pumpkins, and mums from the yard and hiking them up to our upper yard counted as cross training! . . 10 trips up and down, plus once I got the pumpkins up, I threw them onto the patio slab to bust them open so that the deer and other critters could enjoy them. Maybe we’ll even get a surprise pumpkin patch next year 😉 . . However…I couldn’t bring myself to chuck Aubrey’s painted pumpkin just yet…too pretty! . . #crosstraining #sorta #activerestday #goodbyeautumndecor #makewayforchristmasdecorations #choosestrong #fitover50 #51isfun #stayready #trainlikeamother #runningfromlaundry
Spent the weekend at my sister’s house in Richmond (spectated the hubs in the marathon yesterday!). My 3-mile run through their neighborhood this morning was fabulous…even though I was overdressed, forgot my sunglasses, forgot my post-run selfie. But I did NOT forget my @nuunhydration - it always travels with us! . . #runrichmond #rva #runsparkyrun #runcation #family #runlikeamother #motherrunner #mrtt #srtt #teamnuun #nuunlegacyambassador #watermeloninstant #saucony #strava #runkeeper #stayready #runningfromlaundry
Always an honor to exercise my privilege to vote. This year is extra significant since our son voted for the first time today. Get out there and let your voice be heard! . . #vote #ivoted #responsibility #reflectyourhopes #future #freesticker #makeadifference #useyourvoice #runningfromlaundry
Halfway through @yellowrunner Sally McRae’s 6 week run & strength program. Today was the last long run for #runsparkyrun before the #richmondmarathon next weekend! I chased him around for about half of his run whilst listening to the latest episode of @choosestrongpodcast - another gem that made the time fly! I’ve recovered well from Chicago and will be lining up some goals for 2024! . . @mobampin - just saying that the hubs ran his first marathon earlier this year at age 52. If you decide to join the club, we will travel from Pittsburgh to help with the hype crew! 🤣 #eddierunsamarathon . . #restyourface #choosestrong #coupleswhoruntogether #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #mrtt #srtt #fitover50 #51isfun #planks #mobility @nuunhydration #nuunlegacyambassador #nuunsportstrawberrykiwi #saucony #runningfromlaundry
Today’s cross-training was a 40 minute yoga renewal practice in prep for long-run-Saturday. Sunday is usually a rest day, but there’s a local 5K calling to me…should I register? . . #yinz #yinzisagenderneutralpronoun #yoga #yogawithadriene #sallymcrae #6weekrunandstrength #trainlikeamother #strongmom #fitover50 #51isfun #getbendy #namaste #stayready #runningfromlaundry
Halloween 2023 (parts 1 & 2). It’s not my favorite holiday, but we make it fun! . . Last night was the annual Marks family costume party, and this year’s theme was Marvel. I know nothing of Marvel, but I think we did alright! . . Today I ran with my Moms Run/She Runs This Town friends in costume and in the rain! I didn’t think my Sylvie costume would work, so I borrowed the boy’s Thor outfit and it was perfect. It will be cold for Tuesday’s main event, so I think a third costume will be in order 😉 . . #family #happyhalloween🎃 #costume #fun #marvelcharacters #wolverine #sylvie #thor #thegirloptedout #runningfriends #mrtt #srtt #runlikeamother #strava #runkeeper #saucony #teamnuun #nuunlegacyambassador #runintherain #runningfromlaundry
It was the perfect evening for an outdoor pumpkin carving/painting session. I love that our kiddos still want to do this…and their pumpkins are amazing! . . #thegrownupswenttraditional #artsykids #creative #familyfun #pumpkins #halloween #familytime #runningfromlaundry
So my recovery from @chimarathon is coming to a close, and hubs is about to taper for #richmondmarathon Since I don’t have any races on my calendar (yet), I knew I needed to find something to keep me moving through the end of the year. . . I found the 6-week Run & Strength program on the @yellowrunner Sally McCrae app and it’s perfect! I chose to do the beginner level so that I can take it easy and focus on the work. Week 1 has been great, and today’s long run was 60-75 minutes. I hit the trail for some mixed surface running and stellar views! . . #choosestrong #keepmoving #stayready #fitover50 #running #offseason #runlikeamother #runningfromlaundry
Locals! Hope to see you at this fun event tomorrow to benefit a great cause. Kids costume parade, local businesses and vendors, basket raffle, food trucks, and live music! @acousticboombox takes the stage at 1:00pm! . . #rusticridge #support #community #plumproud #festivalofhonor #acousticboombox #social #runningfromlaundry
Girls’ Thursday night out in the city! Aubrey wanted to get her nails done, so first stop was @paintpittsburgh followed by dinner at @mercuriospgh in Shadyside. . . #mygirl #girlsnight #sparklypink #cheetahprint #pizza #glutenfree #salsiccia #runningfromlaundry
OH, CHICAGO! How I love to hate your sports teams. Your traffic is bananas, and the first few of your citizens I met were big fat jerks. BUT - your @chimarathon is spectacular and your crowd energy and support is unmatched!! Thank you!! . . This was a fun one. Lots of highlights, but I’ll leave you all with just one (for now). My friend @heatherracchini was tracking Des Linden. And me. Des set the new American women’s masters record. I knocked almost 7 minutes off my time for a shiny new PR, so that’s basically the same thing (hey, I’m a master too!) 🤣. But seriously… @des_linden congratulations on a fantastic race! Cheers 🥃 ☕️ . . Now that I’m home I just want to kiss my families’ sleeping foreheads and give these old legs a quick soak before sleeping. They deserve it 😉 . . #chicagomarathon #toolateforcleverhashtags #fasterasamaster #fitover50 #keepworking #moretomorrow #goodnight #runningfromlaundry
It’s been a fun 19 hours in South Bend, IN but it’s time to make the short drive to Chicago to get this Marathon party started!! . . @evilczechbrewery @biggbycoffee #notredameuniversity . . #shakeoutrun #pitt #h2p #youcantakethegirloutofpittsburgh #marathonweekend #roadtrip #letsdothis #LFG #runningfromlaundry
Almost GO TIME!! . . @chimarathon @umdf #charityrunner #teamactivate #fueledbymitochondria #donate #linkinbio #thankyou #runningfromlaundry
Cats, coffee, yoga. Windows open, Tibetan healing flute, rising sun. Glorious start to a Monday. . . Switching gears from home yogi to home work…which really requires only a change in location from the mat to my desk. But today I’m feeling extra energized…maybe I’ll wear real clothes instead of my daily athleisure. Maybe. After a coffee refill, of course 💚☕️ . . Oh, and did you know that it’s race week? 😉 . . #chicagomarathon #6daystogo #taper #yoga #cats #coffee #thereisalwayscoffee #wfh #wfhlife #nohardpants #happyfallidays #runningfromlaundry
I guess if you’re gonna have a cucka 💩 run, it might as well be the week before your race, right?! . . Set out for 8 easy neighborhood miles. Mile 1 is always tough. Mile 2 felt good. At mile 3, all the wheels fell off all at the same time. Lots of walk breaks. Took a quick creek-side pause, then finished mile 4 and called it. . . Underfueled (but properly hydrated thanks to @nuunhydration endurance!), and this 71° felt more like 80. And you’d better believe I ran through that sprinkler! . . Bad runs are a part of training, but they don’t define progress. I’m stoked about how this cycle has gone, and I’m excited to run @chimarathon in 8 days! Let’s do this!! . . #LFG #marathontraining #theycantallbepretty #trainlikeamother #motherrunner #mrtt #srtt #irunthistown #imready #charityrunner #umdf #nuunlegacyambassador #teamnuun #lemonlimeendurance #saucony #strava #runkeeper #gu #runningfromlaundry