Sign Up for Your Tough Mudder 5K If you are in a workout rut, or just going through a mini mom crisis, you've just got to give the Tough Mudder 5K Challenge a try. Give yourself a month to get ready and lasso in some friends. Trust me, you'll have the time of your life! Head ...read more
Change begins with a simple first step. When it comes to making health a priority, moms like me know we need fitness to tackle all the challenges of motherhood. Yet things get in the way of our good intentions. Our children's needs and schedules come before we do. And then it ...read more
Today is National Running Day. While it's not a national holiday (yet) it is a great time to celebrate the sport and how much joy it brings me. Over the years I've written a lot about running. And I'm always keen to make it easier and safer for more moms to hit the open roads. ...read more
I work, live and play in Brooklyn. While many women get around by car, my main mode of transport is by foot. I'm pretty serious about taking care of them so I can keep racing around for many years to come. That's why I'm working these Fresh Foam Arishi by New Balance into my ...read more
Tax Day. It can be, well, "taxing"... on more than just your wallet. Getting those numbers crunched and that deadline met can leave you with a hefty headache and a serious dose of anxiety. (Not to mention the dent in your savings.) Alas, the day has come, and we hope you feel at ...read more
Oh, hey there Sunday Funday... or should I say Sunday Runday? It's finally starting to feel like spring around these parts, and I couldn't have been happier to spend some quality time outdoors with my peeps this morning, enjoying the sunshine and warmish weather. In fact, I was ...read more
You've probably noticed that fitness is very important to us here at Momtrends. We're all about not only being as fit as possible so we have the energy we need to tackle our busy mom boss schedules, but we also want to be around for our children and give them those oh so ...read more
I finished the Brooklyn Half Marathon last weekend in a personal best time--1:49:35. It took a lot of hard training in all sorts of weather. Winter running has it's beauty challenges (dry skin and wind burn), but summer running is even trickier. Of course I had a training ...read more
Spring means running season and a chance to shed layers and try out some new workout fashions. Athleta is in the business of making women look good on the run. They sent me some new spring running fashions for this "on the run" photo shoot. DUMBO, Brooklyn always has something ...read more
Cold weather doesn't keep me indoors. Using these six tips for winter running, I stay fit even when the temperatures dip. My next half marathon is set for May. This is the year I'm gunning to break the 1:50 mark. Since I'm not getting any younger (sigh), it's up to me to train ...read more
Runkeeper is a running moms best friend. The running app never cancels on you. It never complains about distance and it never has to stop to tie a shoe. We led a group of bloggers on a 5K fun run in Brooklyn over the Brooklyn Bridge and Back to DUMBO. Our group had all ...read more
With the right attitude and a few safety tips, running with your kids can be rewarding and build healthy habits for a lifetime. I was a runner before I had kids, afterwards I adjusted to motherhood with creativity. First there were the strollers. I loved my baby jogger, it was ...read more
Few things can motivate me to run—by choice, that is. (Cardio is not my jam.) But a stylish jogging stroller—well, I'll get my sweat on for the opportunity to test out a hot new piece of baby gear. And the brand new Bugaboo Runner might just be the coolest, sleekest, most amazing ...read more
You know we love running. I write and tweet, and Instagram about it a ton! So I'm going to keep this short and sweet--because I'd rather you ran today than spent too much time looking at your devices. Today is National Running Day. Or as I like to call it, the day I celebrate ...read more
I love this trend—half marathons are getting B.I.G. and female runners are a huge part of the movement. This month I completed my 10th half marathon--the More Fitness Half. Running is a passion of mine, to be surrounded by 7500 other women who share that passion, that’s pretty ...read more
Finding time to workout is a challenge for moms. Finding time to train for a long race, well it might seem impossible. But with the right attitude and a few tricks, you too can cross the tape 13.1 miles later. On April 19th, I'm running the MORE Fitness Half Marathon to beat ...read more
You don't need a gym to get fit. This easy to follow park routine will get you a great strength and cardio workout without equipment. Lawson Harris, owner of The Lab in DUMBO NYC created this workout just for busy moms. Check with your doctor to make sure that you are ready ...read more
As part of the The Nutella ‘Spread The Happy’ promotion, I get to share what makes me happy. And this is an easy one. Running. I think I've run in 40 different countries. I've run through two pregnancies. I've run through snow, rain, sleet and sever humidity. Running is my ...read more
June 4th is National Running Day and we want you to join in on the fun! As a running mom, I know first-hand the value of each mile. Not only does running keep me fit and strong so I can keep up with my kids, it let's me see the world through calmer, more focused eyes. I've ...read more
Have you thought about running a half marathon? To this running mom, it's the perfect distance. Enough of a challenge to really motivate me to train smart and a doable distance for just about everyone. I'm laced up and training for the Brooklyn Half Marathon and sharing my tips ...read more
Time is something that there is just never enough of when you become a mom. As masters of multitasking we love to fit in fitness into our day and one simple way to do so is with in-home fitness programs. From online fitness programs to DVDs as well as some of our favorite ...read more
I've been getting back into a fitness regime this past month, and while I have been loving running in the morning it also takes a lot of planning and motivation to keep me going. On this weeks Friday Finds I searched some blogs for some of their best motivational tips to keep ...read more
There are two faces kids make when they run. Fierce determination and all out joy. Watch. They don't grimace. Running feels so good to their bodies. Often we parents have to remind them to slow down. In honor of the three people killed at the marathon, the hundred+ injured, the ...read more
New Balance, Hyde Yoga, and Pheel sent us some amazing fitness fashions to demo for you and each one is a winner! Yoga, run and train your brains out in these fabulous finds. The fact that you look hot walking into the studio will inspire to bring your A game every second of ...read more
