Birthday Running Week and Strength Training #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 10, 2013 // Comments off

Day 2 of Week 2 training came and went. I ran 3.15 miles and loved it. I did say love. Did I? I have been taking care of kiddos, house, hubby etc for the past few days that I haven’t... Continue reading →

Week 2 Half #Marathon w some yummy Meat and Potatoes

by mamapoole // July 9, 2013 // Comments off

Crap. I just looked at the workout schedule and I’m pretty sure I took off three days instead of two? Not because I wanted to. Not at all. There’s always this crazy week where my hubby works 24/7. Seriously. It... Continue reading →

Dry Drowning Summer #Swim

by mamapoole // July 8, 2013 // Comments off

How was your 4th of July? Mine was interesting… We attended a big local parade in Severna Park, MD. It’s at least an hour or so long and shows off some of the best floats, cars, horses, people etc. in... Continue reading →

Sara Moulton: A Summer Salad from Paris #SundaySupper

by mamapoole // July 7, 2013 // Comments off

This week, the #SundaySupper team is featuring a very special and talented lady, Sara Moulton. (I know, I can’t believe I just wrote it…Sara Moulton. Sara Moulton….SARA MOULTON PEOPLE! Eh eh, excuse me…) I was over the moon to make... Continue reading →

Spicy Quinoa and Chorizo – Guest Post Noshing with the Nolands

by mamapoole // July 6, 2013 // Comments off

Today, I am a guest over at Noshing with the Nolands! I know a while ago, I was teasing my awesome facebook fans with this delicious and yummy Spicy Quinoa and Chorizo dish. Well, here it is. It was so... Continue reading →

Week 1 Results: Schedule for #Training Half Marathon

by mamapoole // July 3, 2013 // Comments off

And….(drum roll)….WEEK 1 is DONE! That’s right! Only 13 weeks left of our half marathon training! I’m really excited to have one week behind me! Shew! Here are the stats for the week: REQUIRED ACCOMPLISHED Day 1 Rest Accomplished Day... Continue reading →

Ms. Negativity and a bowl of #cleaneating Spicy Zucchini and Barley

by mamapoole // July 2, 2013 // Comments off

Ms. Negativity. Ms. Attitude. Ms. I don’t want to. That is how I chose to be this morning. Alarms were set for 5:30 am (which is sleeping in!) and I turned them off. After a bad dream, I woke back... Continue reading →

Local Review for Open Door Cafe

by mamapoole // July 1, 2013 // Comments off

Any time I find a gem in town, I always can’t wait to give you the details! A few weeks ago, I was at the Bel Air Famer’s Market (Maryland) and they featured Open Door Cafe as the restaurant of... Continue reading →

Slow Food Baltimore Ice Cream Social

by mamapoole // June 30, 2013 // Comments off

A few weeks ago, I talked about Slow Food Baltimore hosting an ice cream social at the Prigel Family Creamery. I have to tell you, the kids did not let me forget it one bit! (Click here to read my... Continue reading →

Kickboxing and Roasted Parsnip Fries #marathon

by mamapoole // June 29, 2013 // Comments off

Day 3 for the half marathon schedule suggests 30 minutes of cross training activity today. I may have over succeeded this. It may just be the over achiever inside me just wanting a little bit more. As much as I... Continue reading →