Author Archives: runswithpugs

weekly wrap: 9.30.18 – 10.6.18

Posted on October 8, 2018 by runswithpugs

Happy Monday! It’s time for the Weekly Wrap with HoHo Runs and Taking The Long Way Home! If you do a weekly recap post, this is a great way to check in with other active bloggers for extra support, sharing and accountability. Here’s the week in … Continue reading →

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POSTED IN: fit mom, jacksonville running blog, mother runner, mrtt, running, running blog, running with friends, sweat pink, training, week in review, weekly wrap

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celebrate the non-scale victories

Posted on October 5, 2018 by runswithpugs

We don’t have a scale. I don’t weigh myself, or my food. I don’t count calories. The only numbers and data I track are my miles and hours in the gym (and even then, I don’t count those hours consistently). … Continue reading →

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POSTED IN: active lifestyle, fit mom, fitness, jacksonville running blog, mother runner, mrtt, non scale victory, Run Jax, running, running blog, training, weight loss

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it happens anywhere

Posted on October 3, 2018 by runswithpugs

I’ve taken my time with this post because I didn’t know how to write it. I struggled most of last week, both with the situation and with if and how I should share it. What it comes down to is … Continue reading →

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POSTED IN: gym safety, jacksonville running blog, me too, personal safety, Run Jax, runner problems, runner safety, running, running blog

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weekly wrap: 9.23.18 – 9.29.18

Posted on October 1, 2018 by runswithpugs

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POSTED IN: gym life, jacksonville running blog, mother runner, mrtt, pta mom, running, running blog, running with friends, schoo days, scout mom, strength training, training, weekly recap, weekly wrap

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weekly wrap: 9.16.18 – 9.22.18

Posted on September 24, 2018 by runswithpugs

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POSTED IN: jacksonville running blog, mother runner, mrtt, Run Jax, running, running blog, training, week in review, weekly wrap

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5 ways to avoid being “that girl (or guy)” at the gym

Posted on September 19, 2018 by runswithpugs

I know. I’m new-ish to the gym scene. My experience level is nowhere near what one might consider high. In the last few months, our community built and opened a brand new gym. It’s around 1000 square feet and has … Continue reading →

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POSTED IN: cross training, goal digger, gym etiquette, gym pet peeves, jacksonville running blog, running blog, work out

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weekly wrap: 9.9.18 – 9.15.18

Posted on September 16, 2018 by runswithpugs

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POSTED IN: #bdrjax, Best Damn Race, cross training, jacksonville race day, jacksonville running blog, mother runner, mrtt, pta mom, running, running blog, scout mom, strength training, training, week in review, weekly wrap

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weekly wrap: 9.2.18 – 9.8.18

Posted on September 10, 2018 by runswithpugs

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POSTED IN: hurricane season, jacksonville running blog, mother runner, mrtt, Run Jax, running, running blog, strength training, training, week in review, weekly wrap

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race report: tijuana flats summer beach run {8.25.18}

Posted on September 5, 2018 by runswithpugs

One of the longest-running (see what I did there) races in the Northeast Florida area is the Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run 5 Miler. It’s part of the local Grand Prix series, and is, as advertised, five miles on the … Continue reading →