Running with Anxiety and Stress

by mamapoole // December 4, 2013 // Comments off

Today was probably one of the best days I’ve had in a while. After visiting the ER room the other evening for irregular heartbeat, the docs suggested I reduce stress and calm my anxiety, which may or may not be... Continue reading →

Challenges for the At-Home Trainer: #Running

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

I know ahead of the game that there are going to be challenges to face when completing my goal of running my first 10k. Challenges for the at-home trainer with two kids and a very hard working husband, yup, that... Continue reading →

2014 Running Goals

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

I have been in such a slump for the past few months. Honestly, a slump. I made a goal last year to run my first ever half-marathon. Did I mention I wasn’t a runner? It was also the first time... Continue reading →

Running in Silence and quick tenderloin #halfmarathon

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

Tonight was pretty cool. I ran in silence. What? Word. I had a new magazine waiting for me at my treadmill, but seriously, who can run and read? I sure can’t. My body is aching all over from the kickboxing... Continue reading →

Achieving my first four miles – #running #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 27, 2013 // Comments off

First of all, (don’t shake your head at me) but I had to switch this weeks schedule around again. Instead of XT 30 and ER 3 miles I switched it to ER 4 miles, W 3 miles the next day.... Continue reading →

Accessorize your run with BIC Bands #running #giveaway

by mamapoole // July 26, 2013 // Comments off

Shewie! So glad I’m over yesterday’s pity-party. (click here for whoa-is-me story). Wow, that was a good one. After I complained and cried in a bowl of ice cream (I didn’t but that sounds delicious), I tried on my new... Continue reading →

Results of Week 3 – Training for Half-marathon

by mamapoole // July 21, 2013 // Comments off

Hey MBB readers, I can’t believe that week four is right around the corner. Seriously. I can’t get over it. I can’t believe I’m training for a half-marathon. A non-runner has been running for three whole weeks. I’m high-fiving myself... Continue reading →

Birthday Vision Boards

by mamapoole // July 14, 2013 // Comments off

As one fever goes down, the other child gets a fever. We are now on day 3, could be four…I lost track. The congestion, coughing , sneezing and fever turns me looney as I am up all throughout the night... 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 →

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 →