Earth Day Family Activities
Get Out with the Family this Earth Day Earth Day is all about celebrating the great outdoors, appreciating nature and giving back to the community. It’s also perfect for spending quality time with the whole family. Here are our top five favorite ways to get out and enjoy Earth Day this year: Go on a […]
Raising a Little Hiker
It’s no secret I love to hike, considering I started a movement of families hiking all across North America. As an outdoor enthusiast and mom, one of the most common things I get asked is, “What if your son doesn’t enjoy hiking when he gets older?” Of course all kids have different interests, but the […]
BOB Box Car Challenge
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou This time of year it is often difficult to get outdoors. Rainy and/or cold weather could keep you inside more than you prefer and we all know that too much time inside means…STIR CRAZY KIDS! How about a fun […]
Heart Health Awareness
Regular exercise is important for staying healthy and fit, but you should always monitor your heart rate during workouts. In honor of heart health awareness month, the team at BOB has put together a guide for checking your pulse. Your heart rate (or pulse) is the number of times your heart beats in one minute. To check yours, […]
A Day in the Life of a Marathon Mom
It’s 5am on a Sunday. The baby is fast asleep after her 4:30am feeding, and all you can hear is the faint whir of my stationary bike in action. My next race as a professional triathlete and a new mom is four short months away, so I try to make the most of these quiet, early […]
Get Motivated With The 4 Song Running Challenge
It’s never too late to set fitness goals for 2017! I’ll never be a “marathon-mama.” A 5k mama—absolutely. A 10k mama—maybe. But a marathon mama? Probably not. The good news is–I’m ok with that. I want to run at a comfortable pace, while allowing myself to improve upon my distance and time. Most importantly, I […]
4 Stroller Running Games To Play with Your Kids
Be sure to make the most of your time together while running with your little ones. Exercise is important for staying healthy, so keep it fun for your kids by incorporating games into your routine. Here are just a few activities my daughter, Maven and I enjoy during our runs: 1. “I Spy…” While this […]
Top 3 Tips for Running Stroller Friendly Races
Participating in stroller-friendly races is a great way to stay fit and maintain an active lifestyle a parent. As the creator of Mom’s Little Running Buddy, Katie McFarland knows a thing or two about running with strollers. We asked her to fill us in on some of her best stroller running safety tips. Here’s what […]