...a tastey snack to satisfy your active lifestyle.











don't fret, stay fit!

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s especially important to stay fit. Finding time to workout may be challenging, you may not be able to get in as much time at the gym as you’d like. But, its ALWAYS better to do part or half of your workout rather than nothing at all. Just twenty minutes of intense cardio can get your heart rate up and give you more energy throughout the day. Energy is essential during the holidays to keep you going during you busy schedule.
If you are having trouble sticking to a workout regimen, try scheduling your workouts into your planner. Keep your workouts booked just as you would any other important event. You’ll feel better knowing you have the time to get fit already penciled in!

And if you’re feeling guilty for cutting the gym to hit up some last minute holiday sales, listen to this: SHAPE.com tells us you can burn a respectable 420 calories in a two hour trip carrying your shopping bags around! A whole new outlook on power shopping! So no more excuses... stay active and fit during the holiday season and have fun doing it!

Who needs dumbells when you have shopping bags to do your bicep curls?!


Happy Turkey Trot!

Turkey Trot in Uniontown, PA

Happy Thanksgiving!
At my Great Aunt's for all day Family Festivities.
Showing off our shirts and my medal for 1st place in my division!

I heart cold weather gear


Found this colder weather running top I really like. Not only is it a cool shade of pink and black, the shape of the bodice is like a sweetheart top which is a favorite of mine...gives your basic half-zip a stylish twist!

More Colors at Nikestore.com!

New shoes!

I just bought new running shoes. They are Nike Air Pegasus +27.. the updated version of my Nike Air Pegasus +26 (the shoes I wore for my Half Marathon) I have been trying out a few different shoes since this summer but I finally just had to go get these! The color of these shoes compared to my last pair isn't as fun but they will do as long as they are blue! These shoes fit me so well. I'll have them broken in very shortly!

My First Half

Thought I would share some photos from my first ever Half Marathon this past year. Hard work and dedication got me to the finish line under my goal time-- 1:39:59.. just under 8 minute miles! Competing in this race was an amazing experience to say the least. (Look for a post later on about my training for this event!)



I already registered for the Pittsburgh  Half Marathon in May 2011! 

 

On my way to the starting line...

My supporters! They surprised me with shirts that said "Run Bess Run."
We didn't even coordinate the matching colors!



Pittsburgh Parrot thought I tasted good after running 13.1 miles.

Found my name on the wall with all other marathon runners!


Pittsburgh, PA "City of Bridges" See you on May 15th, 2011!



 

The PB of PB and B.

This peanut butter is the best! I switched to this kinda of Jif with Omega-3 about a year ago. It's got the same amount of protein plus the added omega-3 and less carbs! The texture is more smooth and creamy compared to regular Jif or reduced fat. This is the perfect peanut butter for health nuts and pb lovers!

 
What's your fav?