Last week I was exhausted. No matter what I did, I was ready for a nap by mid-afternoon, and ready for bed by 8. I've been tracking my sleep with my FitBit for about a year, and have realized I am a restless sleeper, which means I need more hours in bed to get the …
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-miler: Setting Realistic Goals
It is weird that this weekend is technically my 4th race of 2014. 1) Midnight 5k on New Year's (30:16) Maureen and I before the 5k. It was freezing! 2) Disney Marathon (~6:30 with lots of picture stops) Oh, and some stops for ice for my black eye 3) Back on My Feet 5 miler …
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2014 will be the year of 1000
2013 was a year of amazing accomplishments, lots of firsts, smiles and tears. I've said for months that I'm so ready for a new year, and it's almost here, so I've been spending a lot of time thinking about my goals. But tonight I'm doing the Resolution Run with Philadelphia Runner, so I wanted to …
Saying Goodbye to 2013: The Year of Change
There's less than 24 hours in 2013, and I've been ready for it to be over since September. But let's back up a bit and see why. I did my 2013 running recap, and while running was a huge part of my life, 2013 was probably the year of the most change in my life …
Checking out of Activity August and into Strong September
I'm going to be honest, I had forgotten if I'd even set August goals. Clearly, not a good thing. But I do feel like I lived Activity August well, partially because living in the city, I now walk almost everywhere. Checking in on my August goals, its obvious I forgot I'd done them: - August …
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I had no intention to post today, but since my yoga class earlier I can't stop thinking about what I would write, so decided to do a quick one. Before class the instructor and I were talking about how this was my weekend of cleansing. Finishing what's left of organizing and unpacking in my apartment, …
I’m back… With Three on Thursday
Thank you all for sticking with me after I was grumpy, Whiny, And just no fun. But after a wonderful weekend getting my life reorganized, finding a great new yoga instructor, and feeling better about my priorities, I was also just exhausted. I have some theories on some food choices I've been making, which I'm …
Deflating defeat and August Goals
It's the end of the month, which means its time to take a quick look back, and set intentions for the next month. July was a crazy month. I became a temporary, permanent resident of Philadelphia. I enjoyed some delicious, but not the healthiest, meals. I finished my 6th half marathon in some crazy heat …
It’s May already? Well then, time for some new goals!
I cannot believe April went by so quickly. I feel like it was just March, and before I know it, it will be time to start Christmas shopping. Not cool, time, not cool. Image from Contagious Commentary I kept my April goals minimal, and because of that, was successful! It's nice to be able to …
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Weekend Goals: Clearing my Head
With only 2 weeks until my 5th half-marathon, I need to make sure my head and my heart are as ready for this race as my body. My goals for this weekend are helping me ensure my life is in order so I can focus on being ready. 1 - Complete my last long run, …
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