Taking on Your First Half Marathon

This post was inspired by my friend Steve, who after debating for a while....ok a long while, recently announced that this will be the year he runs his first half marathon! Since his decision, he's been sending me text messages with all kinds of … [Continue reading]

Believe it or not it’s Spring!

I saw this pic on Pinterest and it just cracked me up! Yes folks believe it or not today is the first day of Spring! And "spring" is the theme behind this week's #FridayFive link-up with Courtney, Mar and Cynthia. I know Spring will get … [Continue reading]

12-week reality check

A quick glance at the calendar the other day revealed that I have just 12 weeks (ok a little less than 12) until the Newport 10 miler....hmmm hello reality check! Yes there's enough time to get my act together, but I need to get my butt in … [Continue reading]

Weekend Update v2

Monday already? Really? My goodness the weekend went by fast....anyone else feel this way? It started out just I had mentioned in my last post.... Friday afternoon was spent shopping with a friend, then a lazy evening of pizza, a glass … [Continue reading]

I Heart Fridays!

Happy Friday! I'm linking up Courtney, Mar and Cynthia for their #FridayFive link-up. The topic this week is "Day in the Life," which is always fun - I love a peak into how other people spend their days. Since I just dished on morning routines, … [Continue reading]

Refreshing the morning routine

With all of the crazy snow days we had from the end of January and throughout February, my morning routine has essentially gone right out the window. No great surprise, when my morning kickoffs in the right way it makes all of the difference in my … [Continue reading]

Ultimate Coffee Date – March

It's the first Saturday of the month which means its time for the Ultimate Coffee Date! I'm linking up again with Coco, Lynda and Deborah so grab a cup of your fave beverage and join us!   If we were having coffee together, I'd tell you … [Continue reading]

Lovin/Not Lovin’ March Edition

Linking up once again with Courtney, Mar and Cynthia for their #FridayFive link up. Today's them is "favorites." Sounds like the perfect time for another edition of Lovin/Not Lovin.' Lovin' Chicken Tortilla Soup -- This soup has become a huge … [Continue reading]

March Movement

I mentioned in my Runfessions the other day that I was toying with the idea of a March run streak - something to help shake things up and maybe help me find my running mojo. While an intriguing idea, in the end I'm not convinced that 31 straight days … [Continue reading]

Runfessions – February Edition

I know February is a short month but can you believe it's the end of the month already! I'm linking up with Marcia again for another edition of Runfessions. Join us!   Runfession #1 -- We've reached 100 inches of snow and my running … [Continue reading]