I went in search of free (or low-cost) fitness in Baltimore while I can't run. Here's what I found.
How to find free fitness in Baltimore
Run Baltimore: 10.5 miles on the BWI Trail
I needed a change for my long run and texted a friend who had run the BWI Trail by the airport. With her report and a Google search with some in-depth info, I had a continuous loop to get in my 11-mile long run. I started at the Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. aircraft observation area …
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5 tips to make running a little easier
It's hard, this running thing. (No one said it would be easy, they just said it would be worth it, amirite??) I've given you my top running songs and five tips to get back into running, but I think we need to add a few more (and a few somewhat shallow) ways to make running …
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30 days to 31: Betting on accountability
I wrote about how I'm turning 31 and urged you to follow along and keep me accountable in my quest to get back in shape. You're all great cheerleaders, but I needed someone to really kick my ass when I got off track. Enter Kerry. Kerry is my MyFitnessPal coach. I decided to fork over …
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Getting back on the [healthy] bandwagon
So on Monday I mentioned that this needs to happen. And then I left you hangin'. Am I doing it? Did I just write about it and take a nap? Oh, I should take a nap. Anyway, no. I went to the gym. I have a free one-month MAC membership, so I hopped on the …
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Review of ClassPass: Week 1
I started with ClassPass last week and, while I didn't get to as many classes as I had hoped, it did at least get me off my butt. I started with Hot Vinyasa Express at Charm City Yoga in Fells Point. I like yoga for the occasional stretch, but if I am using it as a workout, I …
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ClassPass is in Baltimore/Annapolis and I’m trying it!
I've been stalking ClassPass (<-- affiliate link) for awhile and am super jealous of those who live in NYC and DC and can use it. Guess what? It launched in Baltimore TODAY! Haven't heard of ClassPass? Here are the details: Located in cities throughout the US You can workout in ANY city with ClassPass Flex (read …
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So, I’ve been neglecting this space, haven’t I?
Oops. I kind of fell off the radar, didn't I? I've been pretty busy, so let me catch you up. Two Saturdays ago, I ran the Baltimore 10-miler with Dianne and Jon. I forgot my watch! I am the world's WORST pacer, so I wasn't shocked when I saw that I did my first mile …
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Review: Fuel your better with Vega Sport
This post is sponsored by Vega Sport, but these opinions are all mine. Vega Sport is all about fueling your better with its line of products to prepare you to workout, sustain the workout, and recover. I was excited to try the Chocolate Mint protein bar because I love Thin Mints. They're made with 15g of plant-based …
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Race recap: 2014 Charlottesville half marathon
After running the Pittsburgh half, I came up with a list of things that I wanted to focus on for my next half marathon Run a few 5Ks/10Ks. In the past year, I've run my fastest (adult) 5K and the last (7-mile) leg of the marathon relay with the Medifast Milers at the Baltimore Running Festival. Add …
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Printable race-day packing list
Saturday is race day! I'm into the thick of packing and made this list to make sure that I have all that I need. If you're getting ready for race day, feel free to use it for yourself. A few notes: Check the temps! I definitely don't need gloves/hat on Saturday, but I wanted to to …
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4-mile treadmill run with strength
When I'm stuck inside on the treadmill for training runs, I need to get creative. Yesterday, I scanned Pinterest and found this workout from A Better Year to a Better Life. (I can't find the original on her site.) I modified it because 1/4-mile intervals seemed to quick to hop off the treadmill, I needed longer …
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Update: Half-marathon training
In two weeks, Steve and I will be headed down to Charlottesville, VA to run the Charlottesville Half Marathon, so I figured this was a good time to check it and let you on how my training is going. To start, I'm not sure that I will ever do another race so early in the …
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Absurdly mundane thoughts during a 5-mile suburban run
I always run with both my Garmin and my little iPod Shuffle. I’m obsessive about checking my pace and the distance; I’ve tried to break the habit, but no can do. And the music is just motivating to me, so when I realized that I was without and had a five-miler on my plate, I …
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Charlottesville half marathon training update
Since I wrote about my winter running essentials and have shared some workouts, are you assuming that I’m actually training for my upcoming half marathon? That’s so kind of you. I appreciate the faith that you have in me. It’s warranted. I’ve been training. I’ve been faithfully following a (slightly modified) training schedule from Hal …
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My winter running essentials
Winter's been pretty harsh in Baltimore and when I have to run outside, I need to bundle up. Here's my favorite winter running attire: Moving Comfort Vixen C/D bra - I invested in this bra when I realized that all of my running bras were from Target ... and college. Oops. I was training for my half …
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30-minute treadmill interval workout
I hate the treadmill. I (not so) affectionately call it the 'dreadmill' and really only use it when I have to. With a half marathon looming in less than nine weeks and below-freezing temps outside, I have to use it now. The only way I can tolerate it is to a) listen to music and b) do …
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5 things Friday: Baltimore crime, Australian Day, Tone It Up, half marathons, and hair clips
Baltimore has seen 10 murders in the first nine days of 2014. Sorry to kick off with such a downer, but WTF is wrong with people?? At this rate, we'll hit 400 murder this year. That is ridiculous. Are people annoyed because it's cold? January 26 is Australia Day at the National Aquarium. In good news, …
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Kicking off 2014 with 30 for 30
If you read my post recapping my 2013 goals, you know I love to categorize and make specific "self requests." (Love that, Molly!) So here's the list of 30 things that I want to happen in my 30th year. Let's do this, 2014. CAREER Pick up 1-2 new freelance opportunities Post to blog 2x/week+ Write …
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Assessing my 2013 goals
Rather than make lofty resolutions, like "work out more," I've turned to making goals for the past few years. They're categorized, specific, and (usually) attainable, which keeps me on track. Here are my 2013 goals with assessments of how I did. (Grab a snack because this is a long list.) CAREER Freelance: Continue to write …
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Currently loving [Nov. 21 edition]
I feel like there are so many things that I want to post about and my brain can't narrow in on one thing—so I'll just post a bunch of things that I'm thinking about/loving right now. Welcome to my brain dump. I'm joining the Elf 4 Health Challenge! Remember that little running update? Yeah, I've been …
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A running update and Pile on the Miles 2013
I haven't talked about running much since the Pittsburgh half back in May and my (adult) 5K PR on Memorial Day. Honestly, my running has been limited. Summer hit, I went on vacation and on two work trips, Steve's grandmother passed away, and we bought a house. I signed up for the Baltimore half and …
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Like the Color Run? What about a Tomato Run?
Have you ever heard of the Spanish food fight, La Tomatina? Yes, people willingly have tomatoes thrown and smashed all over themselves. RSP Live (the same crew who puts on Run for your Lives, the zombie race) decided to bring the concept to Baltimore, and the first Tomato Run will combine a 3.1 mile run at Ripken …
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Five tips to get you back into running
Ouch. I get it, dailymile. I haven't run in days. 11 days, in fact. Between my 3 Ws (wedding, work trip, and weekend trip), there was little time to squeeze in a run. So, after this friendly reminder, how did I get back into the swing of it? Here are five little tips to help you when you need …
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Why you should drag yourself out of bed early on Memorial Day and run a race
I signed up for the Special Operations Memorial Day 5K put on by Boston Street Running in Canton for the typical reasons: to have a race to keep me accountable, to work on my speed work, and to try to beat my 5K time. When I woke up at 6:01 am (we'll talk about odd …
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My top 10 running songs, including Eminem and Dixie Chicks
My friend, Katharine, texted me the other day and said, "Quick—favorite running songs." I named off a few and then started to think about a longer list. If you're interested and need some motivational music, here's my top 10 list: Eminem, "'Til I Collapse" - When Eminem yells at me to not give up, not give …
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Plans for my next half marathon
Yes, I plan to run another half marathon. Yes, I beat myself up a little over the last one, but that doesn't mean that I'm done. Oh no—I'm just getting started, kids. In my recap of the Pittsburgh half marathon, I mentioned that I was making plans for my next half marathon. Here's what I'm …
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Mistakes from the Pittsburgh half marathon
I won’t lie—I’m disappointed in my Pittsburgh half marathon performance. Yes, I’m definitely happy that I broke two hours, but I really wanted to beat my last time and my overall race experience was poor. Everything went well leading up to the race. Steve and I got to Pittsburgh with no issues, met up with …
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Last run before the Pittsburgh half marathon
I just did my last run pre-Pittsburgh half-marathon run, a short two miles without my Garmin (which makes me feel naked). This is my second half marathon and first big out-of-town race. I’m a little nervous; I know that I can run the distance and the pace that I want (sub 8:50-min miles), but so …
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Running shoes or heels—no in between
