I had like 3 other posts to do tonight, but this one spoke to me first. Yes, they speak to me. Ok they don't, but after the #HealthyWayMag chat last night, I knew this was the one I needed to write. And then I got tired and went to bed without finishing it. Sleep is …
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I made it! I completed 115 miles in 39 days. That is definitely the most I've ever run in that timeframe. So pumped! Yeah, that pumped Just before Memorial Day, I was flip-flopping as to whether I would be able to do the Runner's World RunStreak. If you follow my blog regularly or follow me …
I have officially lost my mind. There is no doubt about it. Quick recap of what's been going on the last month: - Runner's World Run Streak with Karen from Karen Loves to Run - New job in a new city - A move with a fundraising and running challenge and a giveaway for The …
Day 3 To start, I'm going to start by pleading for donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As of this evening, I'm at $120 of my $500 goal. Any amount will help support LLS and the hundreds of thousands of patients and families they help each year through research and support. If you donate …
Continue reading 6 State, 20 mile Challenge: Day 3 – Phrase of the day: What the…?
Day 1 Today, my journey started! But it got off to a late start. Image from Incrediblethings.com Since I have been traveling all 6 out of 7 days a week for the last month, I had a lot to get done before I could leave, and my flight was 2 hours late getting in on …
A few weeks ago I started wishing I had done fundraising for my next half-marathon because I'll be running it on the day my Nampie (grandfather) passed away 2 years ago from Lymphoma. I don't think he ever ran, but I fondly remember our matching velour jogging suits in the 80's. I love the idea …
Continue reading Six State Challenge to Honor My Nampie & a Giveaway
Yesterday, I could have easily been mistaken for Grumpy Cat. Nothing went the way I had planned. Every person I had to interact with had also decided it was "Be Grumpy Cat" day, making my own mood worse. Image from GrumpyCats.com And then I started to stress out. I could actually feel my blood pressure …
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Yesterday, I could have easily been mistaken for Grumpy Cat. Nothing went the way I had planned. Every person I had to interact with had also decided it was "Be Grumpy Cat" day, making my own mood worse. Image from GrumpyCats.com And then I started to stress out. I could actually feel my blood pressure …
Continue reading When everything seemed to be wrong, it turned out, it was alright
About a month ago, I started giving you all hints about some big news in my life. It took a little longer to get everything in order than I thought, so my hints were less than thrilling. But, the time has come: tomorrow morning, at 8 am That was just for you Nicole 🙂 Just …
Ten years ago I graduated from college. Wait, what?! Here's a little reminder of what life was like back then: Napster had been sued by major record labels, shut down, and attempted to return as a legitimate site. Strangely, no one wanted to pay them for music when they were used to getting it for …
Continue reading Time flies! And other things old people like me say
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