Yes, it’s been a colder than usual winter so far and it’s tempting to just hibernate…

Here are 5 ways to stay fit:

1.Work Out

I don’t have home equipment so I have to go to the gym… luckily it’s not a long drive and I try to go several mornings a week.

If you belong to a gym, you can take class or use the weights/machines.

If you have the Peloton app, you have many additional options.

2.  Walk

When the temps are sub zero and the roads are icy, I get my walk done at the mall.  We have two to choose from.

Crossgates Mall

3.  Run or Bike Inside

Definitely not my preference but you can use a treadmill or an indoor track to get some miles in.

You can mix it up with some stationary biking.

4. Run or Walk Outside

Dress appropriately.. (I even bought rechargeable hand warmers.)

Choose path or roads that are not slippery. Our college has a clear and salted path which is great and it is lit up at night.

Recruit a friend or two.

5. Stay away from those unhealthy snacks.

When it’s cold, comfort food (baked goods, etc) may be calling your name.

Especially when it’s cold, you may be spending more time indoors – watching TV, reading, etc.

I just can’t have that stuff in the house.

Instead, I make sure there is something healthy to munch on in the house… (cheese, nuts, fruit, yogurt, veggies…)

Happy Running! How do you stay fit in the winter? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs

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It seems that everyone has been posting about 2016.

I have to say that it was not one of my better years.

I got laid off from a job that I loved and was unemployed for 3 months.  I did get another job that I currently have (but don’t love.)

Don’t get me started on the Presidential election…

But let’s focus on the good stuff…

• Blogger Meet-up and Half Marathon in Panama City Fl.

• Successful Coaching STEM Session and 5k

• Dash to the Finish 5k in NYC with my Russian friend Anna and two of her friends

• Hiking in the mountains near Lake George

• Taking a Running Tour of Central Park, NY

• Lots of time at our marina and on Lake George

• Meeting the Mayor at the Freihofer Race for Women

• Completing VCM Relay with my good friend (the late Andrea Halnon)

• Winning my first Pie

• Bus Trip to the Celebrate Life Half Marathon

• A Half Marathon in Florida in March (where I froze)

• I had the highest annual total of running miles!!

Happy Running! What are your favorite memories from 2016? Please share.

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Today’s Topic is: 5 Healthy Comfort Foods to Fuel Winter Miles

Cold weather naturally makes us crave warm, hearty meals. The key is choosing foods that provide comfort without compromising performance. Instead of reaching for processed, high-calorie meals, opt for nutrient-dense whole foods that keep you warm and fueled.

Try these FIVE foods to fuel your winter running:

1. Oatmeal with added protein-

Cook oats with milk, add whey or plant-based protein, and top with cinnamon, nuts, seeds and seasonal fruit (like apples or pears).

I admit I may be lazy at time:

2 & 3. Soups and Stews –

Use lean meats (chicken, turkey, lean beef), beans, and root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes).

4. Baked sweet potatoes  –

Add nut butter and seeds

5. Egg-based dishes –

such as Scrambled eggs with sautéed greens and whole-grain toast

Happy Running! What do you eat in the winter? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs

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Today’s Topic is: Ways to Stay Motivated When It’s Freezing.

All I usually do on this blog every winter is complain about how cold it is and how I hate it! I mean I live in the NE, I should expect it to be cold and snowy.

So to motivate myself to enjoy this winter more, I decided to point out what is great about winter running:

1. It doesn’t usually rain.

not a fan!!! but it was a race so I had no choice.

I will run in the snow and cold but I will not run in the rain. Hence, no rain is a good thing for my running.

happier here than above…

2. You don’t sweat (as much).

So I have less laundry because I can wear my running clothes more than once.

However, it is a challenge to pack everything you may need to wear when I don’t WFH.

And I can run after work, change my clothes and then go out with friends (Don’t judge. LOL).

3. It’s pretty outside.

Well, at least most of the time.

4. There are free races (in my area.)

Race fees add up. I am lucky that our local running group (HMRRC) sponsors 5 free races during the winter. There are 3 distances to choose from at each race.

It’s informal so it’s just a run with friends and with good food after (and age group awards)

5. There’s not a lot to do in the winter and it’s get me outside.

In the summer, there’s boating, biking, hiking, tennis, pickleball, gardening…many things to do outdoors.

But in the winter, I don’t ski, snowboard, ice skate, snowshoe or snowmobile. Running is my only outdoor activity.

Happy Running! Do you run outside when it’s freezing?  How do you motivate yourself to get out there? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, and Runs with Pugs

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For Today’s Post, I will pick my top FIVE:

1.GOODR Sunglasses

Cheap, durable, cute and comfy (and they can match all your outfits  and seasons.)

2. SPI BELT

Holds your phone and you can even attach your bib to it. And it stays in place.

3. BASEBALL CAP

Holds your hair in place, protects your face from the sun and your eyes from the rain.

4. PORTABLE WATER BOTTLE

Hydrate whenever you need to…  this one is light and easy to carry.

5. Comfy No Blister Socks

Nothing is perfect but these are close…

Happy Running! Anything to add? Please share.

It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and The Running Teacher!

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