Here we are in the waning days of 2019. Fast year? Fast decade?? Yes and yes. We do have time for one last Runfession Friday Linkup before we ring in 2020. Always better to start with a clean slate, right? Since I’ve been decluttering the blog, I came across what appears to be my very [Read More]
Birthday Week: It’s a Jungle Out There
This week found me scrambling. Scrambling with a crescendo of flute concierge duties and work before the holidays. Then there was drama. The kind of drama that makes this runner head for the trails for refuge. Thank God for running and nature and endorphins. Monday: Rest Tuesday: 3 miles of mental health Speedwork Wednesday: Trail [Read More]
Too Busy To Cook? Peapod Meal Kits to the Rescue!
I received free goodies from Peapod. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. With holiday parties, pot lucks and other obligations seeming to come from all directions lately, who’s got time to sit down to a home-cooked meal let alone actually make one? The struggle is real. Earlier this year I was had [Read More]
Party of Four in the House
We’re in full-on holiday mode here. Thing 1 finished (make that spanked) her finals and flew home from Atlanta. Thing 2 has one more week of school. It feels SO good to have everyone together, under one roof again. Here’s how my workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 3 miles Wednesday: Strength + Plyo Intervals [Read More]
North Shore Turkey Trot
On Thanksgiving morning, I participated in the North Shore Turkey Trot. Since finishing the London Marathon back in April, running has been pushed far to the back burner and my miles have dwindled. I ran the Wonder Woman 10k in June and ZOOMA Great Lakes 10k in September but those were merely for fun as well. [Read More]
Healthy Chicken, Quinoa and Parmesan Casserole
Confession: Frequently eating out or ordering takeout takes a toll on me. I just don’t feel great when I don’t eat well. Not surprising, right? That’s why simple, yet healthy and most importantly DELICIOUS go-to meals I can put together quickly are worth their weight in gold. As I research, plan and strategize my transition [Read More]
Electrifying Week and a Package Whipper
It was an electrifying week. Literally. Before I get to that, here are my workouts. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail Run 3 miles Wednesday: Strength + Jump rope Tabata Thursday: Run 3 miles Friday: Plyo Intervals Saturday: Run 5 miles (who knew I had 5 in me anymore?) Sunday: Strength + Stepmill Tabata Ridiculous treecam shot because, [Read More]
Running Shoes, Marathons, Holidays and Coffee
Welp, here we are, sitting down for the final Coffee Date of 2019. Is it just me or was 2019 the fastest year yet? Pull up a chair and let’s get started. I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco. Over coffee I’d tell you I got new “long run” shoes. My old pair had two [Read More]
Relax, Regroup and Recharge with cbdMD
In the midst of the holiday season especially, it seems like my to-do list is a mile long and any chance of catching a breather to relax, regroup and recharge is wishful thinking. Staying consistent with my workouts and getting up early to set intentions for the day are two of my favorite ways to [Read More]
November’s a Wrap and Thanksgiving Week Rundown
Ah Thanksgiving week! It was a great one filled with family, relaxation and a welcome break in flute concierge duties. Since my last Rundown, Thing 1 has flown in and back to college again, but we made the most of our fourish days with her. I don’t bother with tallying my mileage for the month [Read More]
