RSV = Running Hiatus!

Well, we were hit with three nasty little letters this past week....R, S & V. It hit our house full-force and the Husband is our lone survivor! Dealing with sick kiddos and battling a cold makes finding time - or energy - to squeeze in a run next to impossible! I'm sure you fellow mommies out there know the feeling. I'm really hoping this sickness packs up and leaves soon since I'm feeling flabby and weak without getting any exercise lately. Plus watching your children feel miserable is probably the worst part of parenthood!

However, here's a BIG thanks to all of my fans and followers out there! I promise to get back to the grind with some reviews and posts once we're "running" at (or close to) 100% here. In the meantime, here's to some healthy thoughts!

Gettin' Stronger with Sesame Street

This morning, while A was watching Sesame Street, I heard "What I Am".  I love Wil.i.am and this is a cute, catchy song with a good message - perfect for running or working out! I can see myself singing along to the lyrics. I think I may just have to add it to my playlist! Have a listen - let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyVzjoj96vs

Finally...a long distance.

Today I finally got in a 7.5 mi. run. FINALLY. I've been procrastinating on this. I should be logging longer runs by now but haven't had the time (or more importantly MADE time). It felt good but I know I'll need to rest up tomorrow. I even tried to nap with my oldest kiddo but since she snores like a truck driver, that was out of the question!:)

Wooly Feet = Happy Feet

One of my favorite pieces of running gear: Smartwool socks. They don't make my feet sweat and have just the right amount of cushion. I wore these outside recently for a snowy run and my feet literally NEVER got cold. Even after having to jump through a few good snowbanks. Our local running store had an awesome sidewalk sale recently, and I wish I would've stocked up on more. They're a little expensive for socks but if you want warm, dry feet, they're worth the purchase.

Are Smartwools your favorite too? If so, post a comment below!

So what is MommyRuns.com all about?

First, HELLO & WELCOME!
I'll try to keep this short...

Let’s see, I’m a mommy of 2 beautiful girls and a wife to one wonderful husband. Since having 2 babies, myself and my husband have both been bitten by the running bug. Maybe its because we're getting old and are realizing that life is way too short (at least that's the case for me!) and I want to make sure I can enjoy everyday with my girls to the fullest. I want to be healthy to live long for them, to see them have their own babies someday and to see those babies have babies. I want to set a good example to take care of yourself because you only get one body to keep healthy - there's no second chances!

The idea for Mommyruns.com came when we were actually taking a run together (something we NEVER get to do) one day. I’d mentioned the idea to my husband and being the programmer genius he is, he immediately searched for an appropriate domain name. We also talked about what the site could be used for and how it would benefit not only us but other people too. I was pretty excited but NEVER having thought about how to tackle a blog before, I took my time trying to delve into figuring out how to create this. Oh, and I’m also a mommy so I have a billion other things on my to-do list that seem to take precedence each day!:) My husband, however being the programmer genius (which, yes, I already stated earlier, but he is. See for yourself at: Communication Freedom) jumped right on board with his idea for daddyruns.com. I have to admit, I was a little annoyed that he got a “head start” and took off with his own idea. However, he has a different spin on things as a father and trying to be a runner & stay fit at the same time. Plus, in his programmer brain, these things just come naturally to him. And I also realized that there’s no “i” in TEAM. (Yes, I will give credit to my high school softball coach for instilling that in me by painting it on our dugout.) Without him to support/help/encourage/motivate me, I know I certainly wouldn’t be writing this, much less training for any sort of half or full marathon!

Anyway, the ultimate goal is to provide my journey through motherhood while also juggling a journey down a path to become not only a runner, but a healthier mommy. I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who loved to just go out for a jog, no problem. The person who gets up when its still dark out and can get in 5 miles before the sun is up. I’ve completed a handful of races – be them short and long distances – and hope to add more to my list. I plan to review races I’ve completed from a mommy point of view, i.e., too crowded, kiddie events, cool shirts/swag, organized food area at finish, etc. And I’ll give opinions on gear and products I’ve found helpful. All this with added sidebars of humor reflecting on the trials and tribulations of motherhood.

Yeah so that wasn't really short but thanks for following along!:) Hopefully you’ll find some amusement about mommyruns.com and even some motivation to go throw your shoes on, get out there and get running!