Category: Fitness

Summer Running Tips

Summer running tipsTo say its been feeling like summer  here in Vancouver, is a bit of an understatement with the recent heatwave.   However with Summer officially here and temperatures finally  cooling down I thought it was  the perfect time to review some of my summer running  tips. ☀️ ????????‍♀️

A plus side of summer running; extended daylight hours mean no more runs in total darkness, and warmer temperatures mean fewer layers. However, transition from Winter to Spring and Summer running can be tough.  For me not only is the temperature increasing, so is my distance….and the number of kids sporting activities in my calendar.

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Making Fitness Fun- Run Happy Family 5Km

Making Fitness funIf you follow me on social, then you know that  we signed the kids up for the BMO 5Km Virtual race, and ourselves for the “Run Happy”  2 race combo to run with them.   Which we recently completed as a family of 5 with some pretty significant age gaps.  Many of you commented and DM’d with questions, so I thought a race review was in order.

Read on to see how we tackled our #Runhappy 5km making family fitness fun!

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BMO Marathon- Race Week Tips

BMO Race week tipsThe Virtual BMO Vancouver Marathon kicks off this Saturday, May 1, 2021 runner may enjoy a virtual race and run from anywhere, anytime from May 1 to 31, 2021.  I am thrilled to have partnered up with two amazing local Mammas & running enthusiasts to share some of our top race week tips.

I know that the week leading up to a race can bring unexpected anxiety, no matter how thoroughly we train.  Despite all the long runs we have completed and how strong we feel, running lower mileage during taper brings its fair share of uncertainties. Read on for some great race tips from my experience as well as from other extraordinary women.

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Fitness, Family, Fun, Easter Activities

Hey Peeps, if you have been following along on social media then you know we have already hopped into Easter with lots of Fitness, Family, Fun, Easter activities.

If you are looking to try something totally different this holiday season or maybe just change up an existing tradition I have some Egg-citing ideas for you, lets get cracking!

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Plan a 4th Birthday that is Loads of Fun!

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I don’t know about you but I think Birthday parties are like road trips: getting there is half the fun. Deciding on the theme, decorations, and activities makes the days leading up to the event seem like part of the celebration itself. It doesn’t need to be elaborate or expensive kids will be happy as long as they are made to feel special.  That said even a simple party requires planning; the sooner you start organizing, the earlier the excitement begins and the fewer details you’ll have to work out on the day itself.

Read on for All the deets to plan a 4th birthday including invitation, and decoration inspiration for a party that is Loads fun” for adults and kids alike.

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