Whether you’re grillin’, chillin’ or both, I hope everyone will get out and have fun today as we salute our troops and remember their sacrifice. Just a few things from here as I make my way through the long weekend:Something FunnyThing 2, age 4, overheard telling my sister:Thing 2: “My teacher had a baby in her [Read More]
Archives for 2010
Who Will Rock n Roll in Chicago?
I hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe memorial Day weekend! Now onto what you’re really here for. According to random.org: The Winner of the Sof Sole Rock n Roll Training Package is: Carly at Tri-ing My Hardest The Winner of the Sof Sole Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon Entry is Courtney at Run [Read More]
Holiday Weekend Eats!
My recipes for May are the perfect kickoff to summer. They’re delicious and festive without busting the calorie bank. Asian Grilled Chicken & Broccoslaw 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3 Garlic cloves, minced 1/4C Low-sodium soy sauce 3/16C Agave nectar 1T Lime juice (I won’t tell if you don’t have a lime laying around and [Read More]
Try It Out Thursday
This week’s feature: Thorlo’s Experia Merino Wool/Silk Socks Experia Coolmax Thin Cushion Socks have been my BFFs for some time now. I won’t lie: When Tracy at Thorlo told me she was sending a Merino Wool/Silk version I was a bit um wigged out concerned. Would the natural fibers treat my finicky feet right? Here’s what [Read More]
Race Reports!
Double the pleasure double the fun I ran 2 races, rolled into 1! First Up: Unleash the inner cheetah 5kYes I know I was silly not wearing my cheetah skirt. So I took her out of the moth balls ok not really, and finally wore her for this morning’s race. Hanging out with my chicks [Read More]
Honoring Alex: Power of 10 Giveaway
Some of you may remember back in January when I announced I was running The Chicago Marathon on behalf of the Lupus Foundation in honor of my neighbor, Alex, who was diagnosed with Lupus as a young girl and had a really rough go of it this past year. Seeing her, out of school and [Read More]
I’m a Versatile Blogger
Thanks to Molly at I’m a Sleeper Baker for this honor. I am to share 7 things about myself then pass this award on to 15 bloggy friends. 1. I am in the single parenting role again this week as the Caveman traipses around Vegas under the guise of attending a conference. Grrrrr. 2. Chocolate addiction [Read More]
It’s All Greek To Me
Along with countless throngs of health-conscious individuals, I’ve donned my gladiator sandals and toga and set out on the Greek Yogurt Odyssey that’s going on in grocery stores around the country. I first became acquainted with Fage Greek Yogurt. Impressed with it’s high protein content and relatively low sugar, I came to love it as [Read More]
Another Nontraining Recap
Wow these weeks fly! Before long I won’t have any nontraining to talk about as I’ll have to fire up the Chicago Marathon cycle. Total Mileage: 21 Monday: Yoga Tuesday: KettleWorx DVD, corework Wednesday: 7 mile tempo run, corework Thursday: SRD Friday: USRD. This was just one of those days. Garmin was literally on and finding [Read More]
Sof Sole Rock n Roll Giveaway!
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed the Coolmax Trainer Socks and Airr Insoles from Sof Sole and gave them both the coveted 10 toes up. This week I am back with an awesome giveaway, sponsored by the wonderful people at You have not one but two chances to win: Prize #11/2 Marathon Package: Win an [Read More]
