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TOTR: Goals for 2016

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Here we are again at the beginning of a new year. I've been mulling over my goals for 2016 for a while. Last year, Shoo threw a wild card into my life by making a travel soccer team. This has made racing a lot more difficult and travel out of the area complicated. I'd like to say I've figured out how to balance it with my running, but I've already booked a race on a tournament weekend for 2016. Ugh. So, without further whining, I'm joining Marcia and Patty and sharing my goals. … [Read more...]

TOTR: Fall Race Schedule

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Here we are, a good chunk of the way through summer. Some kids are heading back to school (not mine, sigh) You are almost half way through marathon training if you are doing a mid-late October marathon. 20 mile runs are popping up on the calendars. So, of course, Patty, April, and I want to know: What's your fall race schedule??? My schedule feels kind of light, but it's really not: 7 half marathons and 1 marathon. (OK, maybe what's bothering me that I'll only have a total of 10 races at the half or longer distance this year. No 15 in 2015 for me.) Here's my plan: Source: Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation Series: 6 half marathons in 6 states in 6 days at the beginning of September. This is another of the Mainly … [Read more...]

Let’s have some coffee…

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Happy New Year! We just got back from our trip down south for the holidays. It was a whirlwind of a trip from DC to Jacksonville, FL to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, and back to DC. Riding in the car for hours has left me with a brain full of thoughts that need to spill out, so I'm joining the January Ultimate Coffee Date. I … [Read more...]

Thinking out loud

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I apologize in advance for the mind dump that this post will be.  If you'd like to read something coherent, pop on over to Eat Pray Run DC where I'm sharing 5 things I've learned in 20 years of marriage. (And if you like that, you should check out how marriage is like fitness...) [Tweet "Sometimes the best way to solve problems is to think out loud. #minddump #problemresolution"] So, in no particular order, here's what's swirling around in my head: … [Read more...]

How to eat the rainbow

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Tuesday was "Eat the Rainbow" day for the Lindsay's Elf4Health challenge.  In addition, the Holiday Sweat Challenge was offering a bonus point for eating 9 fruits and veggies. As an added incentive, Beer Geek was working in the office, which meant lunch was definitely going to be brussels sprouts.  (Yes, I can only eat them when he's not home...) [Tweet "Looking to add more fruit and veggies to your diet? I've got you covered! #holidaysweat"] … [Read more...]

TOTR: Putting the healthy in Thanksgiving

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Today on Tuesdays on the Run, Patty, April, and I are wondering: What healthy choices did you make over the Thanksgiving holiday?  Nobody is perfect and I'll be the first to admit I enjoyed a few too many beers (Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout ON TAP, people. Of course I had some!) Ahem. I managed to make a small handful of healthy choices... … [Read more...]

Join me for some holiday challenges!

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First, have you entered my Scott James Sports Jewelry giveaway yet?  If you haven't, you really really really should. Just sayin'. Ends tonight. I'm participating in some challenges to start getting into a healthy holiday mood.  Why don't you join me? Instagram: I'm doing two Instagram challenges.  (Do you follow me on instagram? You should! My feed is full of pictures of beer, cats, and poor fashion choices.  C'mon, you know you want to!) Details here. Details here Mileage: I'm not doing so hot at my own challenge.  My foot is just not on board. That's ok, though, I'm not eligible for prizes anyways LOL.  And I'm doing a great job of cross training. Have you joined?  Need to update your numbers?  Go here. (Late comers, feel … [Read more...]