Simply Nicole

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The 3rd Annual Fox CHASE AWAY CANCER 5K

| 13 Comments Categories: Races

I was looking around on the Internet last week for local 5Ks to run. I like signing up for races, because it keeps me motivated to get into the gym. I came across the Fox CHASE AWAY CANCER event and knew I had to at least look into it. The event is hosted by the HCM Foundation, whose mission is to provide opportunities and financial support to … [Read more...]

Monday’s Amazing 4 Mi Run

| 6 Comments Categories: Running

Yesterday was weird. And by weird I mean freaking amazing. I wore my Pro Compression socks to bed, woke up at 5:45am and got to the gym a little before 6. I hopped on the treadmill planning on doing 4 miles, but stopping after 2 for a walking break. I opted for the One Direction Pandora station in place of the Lil Wayne station that I typically … [Read more...]

Morning Runs

| 3 Comments Categories: Running

Yesterday and today I did my treadmill workouts in the morning, as opposed to waiting until after work. I found that I have a lot more energy in the mornings (obviously) rather than waiting until after a full day of work. I got up around 5:30am on Tuesday to get ready and walk over to our gym. The sun was already up! I stretched for a … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Running in the Heat

| 4 Comments Categories: Advice, Running

The temperatures here have been pretty high. We've reached over 100 degrees this past Saturday, and even though the gym is air conditioned it is still super warm in there! Living in the Philadelphia suburbs means one thing during summer... HUMIDITY. It's terrible. I honestly haven't gone for an outside run (except during races) since April I … [Read more...]

Weekend Recap (7/7 - 7/8)

| 11 Comments Categories: Races, Running, Weekend Recap

I had a pretty good weekend. Saturday morning started bright and early. I woke up around 7:30 for yoga at the farmer's market at 9am. I found out about it via Facebook, and I am SO glad I did. The complimentary Lululemon store classes have moved outside for the rest of the summer. We all joined together inside of the gazebo and did yoga in the … [Read more...]

Why I Love to Run

| 7 Comments Categories: Diary, Running

There are days like yesterday that can get me down. First off, I woke up thinking it was a Sunday because of the holiday yesterday. After work, I went to the gym although I had a weird stomach ache. After 5 minutes on the treadmill, I got the WORST side stitch. Not just a normal side cramp, but a terrible burning pain on top of my left … [Read more...]

Fourth of July Recap

| 2 Comments Categories: Holiday, Running

I hope you all had a great holiday yesterday. Mine was pretty relaxing, although I wouldn't have wanted it any differently. I woke up around 8am to go to the bathroom, but after walking around I wasn't tired enough to go back to sleep. I put on my gym clothes early, because I knew that I wanted to get a workout in before heading to Bry's … [Read more...]