Stephanie Sheaffer writes about books, babies, travel, food, and philanthropy.
When I hit the road running, I almost always wear this uniform: LEFT TO RIGHT: V-Neck FitDry Shirt by Nike (I've had this shirt for 6 1/2 years! Eek! Time to buy a new one!) Endurance Capri by Moving Comfort Gym Girl in Crush Pink by SkirtSports Wave Ascend Trail Running Shoes by Mizuno Wide Headband in Dark Pink by Sparkly Soul iPhone 5 I mostly use the MotionX GPS app (to keep track of time/speed) and the Charity Miles app (to give to a good cause). Before heading … [Read more...]
I ran my first 10K yesterday - my longest run ever! After kissing three little blonde heads, I walked out the front door into 44 degrees and glorious rays of sunlight. One foot in front of the other, I prayed and breathed with each step. If you've circled a 10K date on the calendar and you're gearing up for 6.2 miles, here are 10 tips to get you there: 1. Run a 5K first. Set your sights on smaller races and gradually work your way up. 5Ks are a fantastic distance because you can start … [Read more...]
If you had unlimited wealth, how would you exercise? I would: Hire a personal trainer. She (yes...SHE) would show up at my door three times a week with a readymade plan, specifically tailored to my fitness goals and interests, my abilities, and my "state" of life (pregnancy, postpartum, etc.). Swim. I would have a large-ish swimming pool (and a regular pool cleaning service). Hike. There's nothing quite like being surrounded by breathtaking nature scenery out in the fresh morning … [Read more...]
My blonde-haired sister-in-law Danielle pulled up in our driveway in her Nissan Xterra. Climbing out of the car, I noticed her stylish oversized sunglasses and perfectly coiffed ponytail. She was dressed in running clothes - striped shorts, a white t-shirt layered over a tank top, and silver running shoes. Ever the height of fashion, she looked like a celebrity just on her way to or from a workout at some posh club. She pulled her adorable, blue-eyed baby out of the car and smiled my way. I … [Read more...]
“Isn’t this nice that we’re at a campground with playgrounds?” our 4-year-old clenched her tiny fists in unbridled excitement when we pulled into Tomball, Texas. I smile back at her. “Yes, it is.” Almost all of the campgrounds that we stay at have playgrounds, but…she still says that EVERY single time. With the same clenched [...]
