Postpartum Body Frustration

While the baby is asleep, I’m on the floor doing mountain climbers, and I’m sweating profusely. I haven’t even changed out of my clothing that I wore on the 10+ hour drive up to Long Island from North Carolina. I switch from mountain climbers to burpees, my bra strap falling down off my shoulder asContinue reading “Postpartum Body Frustration”

Improving Your Diet with Modern Lifestyle Choices

The following is a guest article, submitted by one of RJR’s readers. If you are interested in submitting a guest post, follow the guidelines listed here. Today, life moves at fast pace; and while it may be easier to buy a hamburger and french fries – the easiest way isn’t always the best way. If you have these kinds of habitsContinue reading “Improving Your Diet with Modern Lifestyle Choices”

The Race Never Ends

The following is a guest post, written by one of RJR’s readers. To find out more about contributing a guest article to this website, please review the posted guidelines by clicking here. The race never ends. Moments after the close of the 2012 season in late October, and having failed to procure a single victory in myContinue reading “The Race Never Ends”

Sleep Lost May Be Weight Gained

Sleep is more important that you probably think. The past two weeks have been BRUTAL. Waking up every day at 5:10 a.m. so that I could be out the door and running with the girls by 5:45 was catching up to me because I wasn’t getting to bed until midnight or later each night. TheContinue reading “Sleep Lost May Be Weight Gained”

Quiet Races on Deserted Runways

Early on a quiet, Thursday morning, we turn left onto a deserted field. Pavement cracked as we weave our way around under cloudy skies.  Just past the sign where it says ‘No Motor Vehicles’, we make our way towards a minivan and a lonely, white table parked in the distance. Off to the left, a coupleContinue reading “Quiet Races on Deserted Runways”