Hello! This morning I hit the sidewalk for a 10 mile run. It is surprisingly cold here!! I’m outside Sarasota on the Gulf side of Florida and it’s usually warmer than home (in SoCal). But today I was super freezing for the first mile and a half. And yeah, I realize cold for me is not cold for ... Read More about Dried Star Fruit Addiction
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Beach Wedding at Sunset
Hello! Yesterday Jon and Corey got married on a beach in Boca Grande! It was the most gorgeous setting for a wedding and the timing with sunset was perfection. They had wedding photo booth which made every guest so happy! Then, by opting for a photo booth at your Birmingham wedding, you will add an ... Read More about Beach Wedding at Sunset
It’s Timex for You to Check in – Pile on the Miles Day 20
Hello! How are you? Running? Eating? Repeating? Me: All. I started the day with a 12 mile run that had 3 x 1 mile fast (for me) in the middle. I got to run in gorgeous Florida along the gulf this morning. This never gets boring, I love it. It was a great run but I couldn’t keep ... Read More about It’s Timex for You to Check in – Pile on the Miles Day 20
This Coffee Maker Is Rocket Science
Hello! How’s it going? It’s the last day of POTM for this week! Are you rocking it? Are you barely getting by? Are you quitting? NO, you’re not quitting. We are in it together for another week. Whatever your goal is – get it done. This is the last push before the holidays and busier times and ... Read More about This Coffee Maker Is Rocket Science
Christmas Gifts for Every Kind of Runner
Know a runner? Are you a runner? (Send this to your peeps as a hint, hint) Here’s a gift guide for the runner in your life that… has everything, is a newbie, likes to laugh and more… hopefully this list hits all the bases and gives you some great gift ideas for any and all of the runners you ... Read More about Christmas Gifts for Every Kind of Runner
I Think My Cat Is On Drugs
Hello! I feel like I have a few random / personal / misc. things to share. It’s hard to randomly slip some stuff in a blog post when we’re talking about running and I suddenly am like, “Oh wait, I need to tell you about my gyno appt and missing tooth and hairy grill” I heard “hairy grill” for ... Read More about I Think My Cat Is On Drugs
Be Brave Mug and New Wearable Safety Device
Hi! How are you? This morning I busted out my new “Be Brave” mug. I just got it at Home Goods and am very happy I found a mug with my favorite mantra on it. Oh, and I kinda love this mug that says “Do one brave thing a day… then, run like hell”. Ha! Bonus: *Check out this post where I ... Read More about Be Brave Mug and New Wearable Safety Device
Super Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Easy Muffin Recipe for One Hello! I just made the easiest oatmeal pumpkin muffins of my life. You probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now. Try it and let me know. Before we talk about those muffins, let’s talk about running. The Revel Race series gives you your race ... Read More about Super Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
The Tooth Fairy is NOT real.
First… I couldn’t stay up for SNL because I woke up at 3am for a lil half marathon Saturday. So I just caught up with the opening song Kate McKinnon singing Hallelujah. It’s beautiful. Check it out if you haven’t yet. I read the words to the song and it got my in my tiny black heart. 2nd... How ... Read More about The Tooth Fairy is NOT real.
I don’t have sisters, but these girls are pretty close…
Hello! How was your weekend? Did you run the Revel half or full marathon? RnR Las Vegas? Avengers Half at Disneyland?? There were so many races this weekend!!!! I loved checking Instagram and watching all the fun. Yesterday I went to a small baby shower for one of my oldest friends. I went to a ... Read More about I don’t have sisters, but these girls are pretty close…
Revel Canyon City Half Marathon Results and Recap
I ran the Revel Canyon City Half Marathon today! Oh, and I PR-ed!!! That was a very pleasant surprise! Revel Race Series Half Marathon Recap - Canyon City Let’s start from the beginning… Revel Canyon City starts in Azusa, a city northeast of Los Angeles. It’s about 52 minutes away from me. ... Read More about Revel Canyon City Half Marathon Results and Recap
Pumpkin Protein Shake and Pile on the Miles Day 12
Hello! How are you? This was such a rollercoaster week. Thank God for God and therapy and chocolate. Am I right? I’m the not-so-proud owner of a bunch of new pimples. So I have that going for me. I did really go to therapy this week to talk through some stuff. I am a fan of therapy. If ... Read More about Pumpkin Protein Shake and Pile on the Miles Day 12
10 Things Runners Have a LOVE / HATE Relationship With
Hello! How are you doing? Do you have a race this weekend? Is there a long run on the schedule? What are you doing to Pile on the Miles?? Keep it up – even on the weekend! Good habits stick just as hard and bad ones! Running is addictive. And fun. And I love it. But there are some parts of ... Read More about 10 Things Runners Have a LOVE / HATE Relationship With
Eyelash Extensions and My Random Talent!
Hello! I got eyelash extensions today! Have you tried them? Thought about getting ‘em before? Before we talk about girly stuff, let’s talk about running and eating. And repeating. This morning I did 7 miles. I’m still not used to the warm-ups yet. CJ has me doing all these random marching and ... Read More about Eyelash Extensions and My Random Talent!
Unicorn Bagels are a REAL Thing
Hello! How are you doing? It’s day 8 of Pile on the Miles – what are you doing today to run/walk/move? This weekend I took a long walk with a friend to get coffee. That’s my workout of choice on rest days from running. Taking a walk with a friend is my favorite thing to do to catch up. I feel ... Read More about Unicorn Bagels are a REAL Thing
I Just Want to Hang Out and Chat…
Hi! I’m a little overwhelmed today with some life stuff, plus there’s the election going on that’s kind of intense on social media and TV. So I need a break, do you? Last week when I was at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa I saw something fun. The tables in the café had ice breaker ... Read More about I Just Want to Hang Out and Chat…