I am 5 days out from my 4th half marathon, and 7th race of the year - Women's Running Series Scottsdale. I'm excited (especially because I get to be an honorary Cookie for the weekend) and completely amazed, but am now faced with remembering all the important things I've shared with everyone else of how …
Continue reading I’m racing this weekend! Here are a few of my pre-race prep tips
It's been 10 years since I was in college, but I spent the weekend straddling between being 22 and 32, and it was amazing. The best thing about reunions is that you get the best of both worlds: you have lived, learned, and you have more money than you did back then, but your friendships …
I've changed a lot in the last 8 months, but looking back 10 years, I'm not sure I could be more different now than I was then. As I've mentioned a few times in the last couple of weeks, I'm headed to my 10 year college reunion tomorrow, and I'm more excited about it than …
In 2 days, I'll be standing with my feet 10 feet off of Beale. I'm excited to be going to my 10 year college reunion this weekend, to see friends I haven't seen since graduation, professors that changed my life, and eat the only barbecue that qualifies as such. More to come on this tomorrow, …
Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday: It’s been 10 years!
I made this amazing dinner on Sunday because I'd been craving my favorite burger place in Connecticut, Max Burger. It was also a reminder to myself that you can treat yourself without completely overdoing it, so I decided I needed to share it. Turkey Burger Salad with Baked Sweet Potato Fries Serves 1 person Prep …
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On Saturday, I got up and out the door to head to meet Karen, Ashley, and Alissa for the Runner's World Half & Festival 10K and expo. I left the house 90 minutes before I'm usually able to get out the door on a weekday for work. Coincidence? I think not. Even with construction zones, …
Continue reading My first Runner’s World Half & Festival Experience
After a great 10K at the Runner's World Half & Festival yesterday, I knew I needed to fuel up for my 15 mile training run today. My initial intent was to make a tortilla pizza. I ran across the street to pick up veggies and ground turkey, came home, and my two remaining sprouted grain …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Primavera with Veggies & Turkey
I feel like every few weeks between random conversations with colleagues, friends, or by reading others blog posts, I come to a realization of some sort. This has been one of those weeks. Things that make me Happy - My best running friend, Karen. I love that in just a few months of running together …
Continue reading Three on Thursday: Progress and Realizations
Last month, Karen said she'd signed up for an 18 mile race on a weekend I was supposed to be out of town. When my plans changed, I was happy to sign up for a race on an island, since we needed to run 18 miles for our Walt Disney World Marathon training. The 41st …
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