It was bound to happen. My runs have been too enjoyable lately so I needed a kick in the butt as a reminder that it isn’t always easy and I am not going to just soar through training like it’s… Read More ›
a better year to a better life
North Face Endurance Challenge
After a little deliberation and pawning off the decision to a ultra marathon runner buddy I am happy to say that yours truly is signed up for the DC North Face Endurance Challenge on June 9th!! This race offers a… Read More ›
Long Weekend Recipe Round Up – Paleo Style
I just love long weekends, they are the best. Saturday I kept busy with Sasha and hiking, Sunday I tackled my longest run to date and went and saw Ellie Goulding (she was amazing BTW), and today I became the… Read More ›
Longest Solo Run Evaa
I have to thank my roommate for making this run pleasant. I typically run the Mt.Vernon Trail along the Potomac River around Arlington & Alexandria VA. From where I start the path goes south 4.2 miles and then north about… Read More ›
Fountainhead Regional Park
After my unfortunate hand situation stemming from Friday’s gym session I went home early and placed a frantic call to the doctor. After talking to the nurse practitioner I was told to take it easy and if it got worse… Read More ›
Gosh Darnit
On the agenda for the day was a 2 mile shake out. I have given up trying to run the Tuesday and Friday runs at this 10 min pace nonsense so I ended up with hanging at 6.5 on the… Read More ›
______ & Bacon.
I had you at bacon didn’t I? One of the joys of paleo living is that bacon has zero guilt. Now paleo literature does not tell you to eat bacon on a daily basis or anything but recipes out there… Read More ›
Le Treadmill
Throw back! That ended up not being the complete worst thing in the world. Now putting on my heals and tights back in the office may just be the worst thing ever. To make things a little bit more exciting… Read More ›
Hungry For Change
I mentioned yesterday that this documentary popped up on my radar recently so last night I parked myself on the couch with my roomie and a gf and we watched it. I thought the movie was pretty interesting, I always… Read More ›
Baby Weight
This morning went as smooth as any, I woke up, made some breakfast, got dressed for work, and picked out a gym outfit from my perfectly organized gym clothing closet. I made it to work by 7:30, did my thing,… Read More ›
A Little Winter Cleaning
Dinner I had left over vegetables and curry from dinner on Monday night so I decided to jazz them up for dinner. A little secret, I LOVE curry. I sauteed some hot Italian sausage and spinach and tossed in my… Read More ›
Bosu Stability Work Out
Breakfast Who is getting bored of this meal yet?? Not me!!! 3 eggs, greek seasoning, 1/2 an avoacado, 1/2 a small sweet potato, & texas pete hot sauce Work Out Ahh, the dreaded treadmill, good thing You’ve Got Mail and… Read More ›
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