My Fitness Closet: A Love Affair with Under Armour

I am a huge Under Armour fan – I have serious love for the brand and the clothing.  There are definitely a lot of brands out there, but in my opinion, Under Armour makes superior products.  Sure, I have some other brands in my closet, but they pretty much have gotten pushed to the back.  I have been a fan for a very long time and it is to me, by far, the best brand out there.    

Race Time!

This has been a great week for running so far.  Since the kids are on Spring Break and my husband is also on vacation, I’ve been able to ditch the treadmill and run outside 3 of the last 4 mornings.  Typically, my daily runs last about 3-4 miles.  When I’m training for a race, I dedicate one day a week to longer mileage and keep the other days at 3-4 miles.  I do weights 3 times a week and sometimes throw in a ride on the stationary bike. 

LÄRABAR Review

I don’t know about you, but with two active kids, I am always on the run – literally!  Although I would love to, I don’t often have time to sit down and enjoy a nice, leisurely breakfast.  Most days, I’m post-run and trying to find a healthy on-the-go breakfast choice as I’m getting the kids off to school and starting my day.  I want something made with natural ingredients that tastes good and is free of artificial colors and flavors.        

Your Body: Temple or Trash Can?

I’ll be the first to admit it.  When I first started running, I thought that gave me the license to eat whatever I wanted and in any amount.  I was burning a lot of calories, right?  I had to replace them somehow.  I looked forward to running so I could spend the rest of the day eating to make up the calories I’d lost.  It wasn’t until May of last year when I discovered a free iPhone app called MyFitnessPal that I learned I was very wrong.

Ode to the Treadmill

I don’t mind the winter.  We don’t normally get much snow in the Midwest, so I even get excited when it snows a bit.  There’s something about going out for a run when the snow is lightly falling and being the first set of footprints on the sidewalk.  Most people tend to stay inside, so it’s quiet and still outside – the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing run. 

Getting Started

In June of 2010, I decided to make a life-changing decision.  Aside from the occasional leisurely walk with my family, I was getting no exercise whatsoever.  I woke up one morning and decided that I was going to start running.  Yes, me, the person who had never run more than a mile in her life.  I was planning to get healthy and I was pumped!