RACE Cancer Foundation May Challenge

I’m committing to walk at least a mile every day in May & raising money for RACE Cancer Foundation.

Will you join me for the May Challenge?

You can log your mileage anywhere in the world so sign up today to help this great cause: http://rcm.nu/79tze

ZOOMA Cape Cod Women’s Races

I’m wicked excited to announce I’m a ZOOMA Women’s Race Series Cape Cod run ambassador!

I’ll be running my first 10K with this race.

As an ambassador, I have a discount code to share with you: DANIELLE2018

Please use the code to get a registration discount and let me know which race you’ll be running!

I’d love to have my lady friends in the crowd with me!

The race options are: HALF MARATHON + RELAY + 10K

Imagine a powerful sea of women on the move – encouraging fellow runners, creating unforgettable moments, getting strong, and celebrating personal running triumphs.  Picture an inspiring weekend filled with strong women, yoga sessions, speakers, an exciting expo, and celebrations in an unforgettable resort location.  This is ZOOMA. 

Recognized as one of The Year’s Best Races by Runner’s World, ZOOMA Cape Cod is a race weekend you simply don’t want to miss!  Bring your best friends, your sister, your mom or your daughter for a weekend you’ll remember for years to come!

ZOOMA CAPE COD FEATURES:

EXPO + Welcome Party. Pick up your race packet and shop, hang out and have fun with your crew. From 5pm-8pm the Expo transforms to a Welcome Party with lots of giveaways, prizes and more!

RUN. Saturday is race day where you’ll run a Half Marathon, Relay, or 10K through Falmouth, MA in Cape Cod. Expect gorgeous ocean views and quaint neighborhoods as you run this one-of-a-kind course!

PARTY. Celebrate your run with an unbelievable Post-Race party on the beach of the Sea Crest Beach Hotel. The party includes mimosas, food, massage, recovery yoga, shopping, live music and tons of fun!

SWAG. Each runner receives a swag bag with a women’s cut shirt, tote bag, free race photos and a finisher medal. Upgrade to the Premium Swag bag that includes a ZOOMA hat, custom wine glass, personalized race bib, training plan and access to the VIP Training Group.

SUNRISE YOGA SUNDAY. Start your Sunday morning with yoga on the beaches of the Sea Crest Beach Hotel.

FUN + SUPPORT.  ZOOMA race weekends are always filled with fun and incredible support.  You’ll be surrounded by so many amazing women throughout the weekend and will be incredibly well supported throughout your run. It’s nearly impossible not to have fun during a ZOOMA race! And new this year, ZOOMA Cape Cod will feature our friends Mel + Tori from Fellow Flowers. They’ll be infusing their own brand of fun and friendship (and a few shenanigans) throughout the weekend at the Expo, Finish Line + Post Race Party!

Let me know if you register!

Hope to see you there!

Exploring Nature – Stroller Style

The weather has been a bit spring-like in MA – so baby & I have been exploring nature.

First, we went for a walk around Turner Pond in Milton.

Elise loved looking at the ducks with Grandma Martha!

Next, we visited Webb Memorial Park in Weymouth with all of the Kempe family: Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, 2 Aunts, and an Uncle!

The views there were breathtaking! Auntie and Grandpa took Elise out of her stroller to give her a better view.

Finally, on Sunday, we visited with my side of the family and took Elise for a stroll on Revere Beach.

That one put Elise to sleep but I was happy for the walk with Elise’s Grandmother, Great Grandmother, & Dad.

We’re looking forward to lots more outdoor adventures when the weather in New England remembers it’s supposed to be spring, not winter.

Peek A Blue Hike

My 4 month old Elise, her Grandmother, and I had a wonderful time at the first Peek A Blue Hike of 2018!

The hikes are in the Blue Hills of Milton, MA.
LL Bean sends a guide to lead and read stories.

Friends of the Blue Hills provide a song break and awesome snacks!

Snacks included coffee for adults, mini water bottles, juice boxes, apple slices, goldfish, mini muffins…and probably something else I’m forgetting.

There are 2 routes – one stroller friendly & one with hiking.

We chose the stroller friendly but I plan to carry Elise in her front carrier next time to see if we like the other route better. The stroller route was a bit of a steeper climb than we expected.

Hope to see you at a future hike!

Seaport Sweat is back!

After the April 2nd snow yesterday, I need to focus on the warm weather returning soon – and with it free outdoor fitness classes!

Seaport Sweat is back for it’s 3rd year!

The annual program, which is organized by Boston Seaport planners WS Development, offers more than 200 free fitness classes from May 29-October 12.

Here’s the weekly schedule:

• Mondays: Kick it By Eliza at 5:30 p.m., plus Box and Body at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: Bootcamp at 5:30 p.m., plus Boxing at 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: Kick it By Eliza at 5:30 p.m., plus Yoga at 6:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: Bootcamp at 5:30 p.m., plus Box and Body at 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays: Yoga at 12:00 p.m.

My favorite trainers are Athena Concannon, Eliza Shirazi from Kick it By Eliza, and Monique Magno!

Thank you ladies for returning to lead workouts this year.