running

Running is one of my passions and I'm thrilled that my 12 year old daughter has gotten hooked on the sport too. I have three tips for getting girls into running and I'm sharing them in the hopes that you will hit the road with your daughters this spring.  Three Mom Tested Tips ...read more

Here's why I shop running brands that support girls and women: As a female consumer it's the only way to change the dynamic. Gah! Once again, there was a Nike scandal. Distance runner and child phenom, Mary Cain, came forward to talk about her abuse under her Nike coach, Alberto ...read more

I refuse to get exhausted by the onslaught of stories of female athletes who have been abused. That's the easy way out. I'm energized to figure out how we can help our girls and start to fix girls sports. This week Nike was once again outed for an anti-female practices. You can ...read more

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

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

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. In my 14 years of being a runner, I've learned a lot. Here are ...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. Training for Your First Half Marathon I run half marathons to ...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, a private pilates instructor, created this workout just for busy moms. You don't need a ton of time or a personal trainer. Grab ...read more

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 lets me see the world through calmer, more focused eyes. June 4th is National Running Day and we want you to join in on the fun! I've run in ...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

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. I searched some blogs for some of their best motivational tips to keep me inspired and moving ...read more