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Race Recap: Women’s Health Run 10 Feed 10 Fun Run 10K

Hello from 34,183 feet! (Thank you, Virgin America for the accuracy.) I’m on my way to Vegas for 28 hours of bad decisions to celebrate three of my friends’ birthdays! And while that may seem like a...

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5 Tips for Outdoor Winter Running (with Raynaud’s)

Of course the second I blog about it finally getting warmer in Boston (yesterday’s post), it starts snowing. Damnit. I’ll go through phases in the winter—like anyone—where the thought of working out...

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8-Week Half Marathon Training Schedule for Not-So-Serious Runners

I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve been wanting to “spring clean” my workout routine a bit, and now that the winter weather is FINALLY behind us, I decided it’d be the perfect time to train for...

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Red Sox Game with Nike+ Run Club

This weekend I was invited to run with Boston’s Nike+ Run Club to Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox game. As you can probably guess, it took me one millisecond to say yes. We met in front of the Nike...

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Cardio Boot Camp Workout

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Reebok. All opinions are my own (duh). My first post fueled by FitFluential—I think this means I’m finally a legit fitness blogger,...

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A Barry’s Bootcamp-Inspired Hotel Gym Workout

First off, I loved reading all your comments on yesterday’s post—so many great suggestions for new workouts and blog topics! I’ve added all of them to my to-do list. And I was especially excited to see...

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My Stretching Routine for Long Runs (Warm-Up & Cool-Down)

Stretching is, oddly enough, a pretty controversial topic in the fitness community. What stretches are safe, when you should do them, if you should stretch at all—I’ve heard and read countless...

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My Least Favorite Part of Long-Distance Running

Remember when I wrote that I was going to run my own half marathon around Boston on a random weekday because I wanted something to train for but didn’t want to give up a weekend to race? I posted my...

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Cardio Deck of Cards Workout for the Gym

Hello from Logan Airport! I’m here bright and early about to head to San Francisco for a fun blogging trip with Stitch Fix & LUNA Bars. I’ll obviously post ALL about it when I get back, but for now...

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Summertime Workout Music (My Current Playlists)

This blog post is selfish. The only reason I’m sharing my summer workout playlists with you is because, well, I’m sick of them. When bloggers share workout songs, I always go straight to the comments...

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Bodyweight Circuit with Running Pyramid Workout

This is a great workout for both outdoors and the gym. No equipment is required for the strength-training circuits, so you can stop at given points in an outdoor running route to complete them in the...

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3 Hours of Workout Songs (You’re Welcome)

The following post is sponsored by Jabra Sport Pulse™ Wireless. Opinions (and killer taste in music) are my own. I guess putting “You’re Welcome” in the title is a little presumptuous, but fingers...

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Panasonic #OpenYourEars Headphones Review (Plus a Playlist)

This post was sponsored by Panasonic. I was compensated and given the product free of charge, but all opinions—as always!—are my own. Lately I’ve gotten the chance to try out a lot of fitness-related...

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Quick Upper Body & Core Workout (Perfect to Pair with Running)

This post was sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. While I was compensated, all opinions—as always!—are my own. I jumped at the opportunity to try out the Mizuno Wave Rider 18. Starting...

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45-Minute Treading Workout

I know this picture makes the workout look totally overcomplicated, but I swear it’s not—bear with me… Hope you all are enjoying the weekend! I’m off to Btone in a couple hours to take a class before...

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Winter Workout Playlist & Layering Up

Mmm looks like whatever I’m listening to in the above picture smells delicious. Blogging is a two-way street: I share workouts/information with you guys, and I also learn a ton from all that you share...

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“Ups” Pyramid Workout with Cardio Intervals

Chin ups, sit ups, push ups. We’re keeping things super simple with today’s workout. Pull ups and chin ups are something I can’t yet do unassisted (I’m working on it!), so I tie a resistance band...

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A Marathon Playlist, BioSport Headphones & Hanging Out with Me This Weekend

With the marathon right around the corner, Boston is BUZZING. I live a couple blocks from the finish line, and as cliché as it sounds, you can feel the excitement in the air. Even as a non-marathoner,...

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Full-Body Dumbbell Workout with Compound Exercises

Compound exercises are great because they work multiple muscle groups at once. This workout is tough as-is if you’re looking to strength train, but I’ve also included a 5-minute treadmill blast that...

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What I Learned from Getting a Runner’s Assessment

I feel like the theme of April has been running—and not just because of the marathon. A couple weeks ago I had a really fun opportunity to get a runner’s assessment done at the Micheli Center for...

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