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A Case for Wearing Cute Running Clothes 26 Aug 2013 | 05:07 am
If you knew me in the 8th grade, saw me walking the dog yesterday, or you are my mother, you may be surprised to learn that I strive to be fashionable. I like to think I can put a stylish outfit toge...
This Made Me Cry 22 Aug 2013 | 03:19 am
A friend shared with me this article that features part of The Oatmeal’s “The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances”. And I cried at the end. Click the picture for the entire series...
Secrets and Misunderstandings 20 Aug 2013 | 06:11 am
I have a secret. Shocking, I know, coming from Her Highness of Over-Sharerdom. (I really want to put a picture of myself with a crown on here, but I’ve currently reached a new high level of lazy and...
A Big Decision 8 Aug 2013 | 06:24 am
Today, I spent an hour writing down my marathon training plan in my planner and I spent another hour writing a blog post about it. Then, I did some inspirational reading. Afterward, I went back to m...
Want to Try #SUP? Here’s My Two Cents 7 Aug 2013 | 09:37 am
One Cent: Go when it’s sunny and hot! Rain and wind make choppy water, and also make you afraid to fall in the lake. Two Cents: One-hour stand-up paddleboard rental is probably enough. Bonus Third C...
It Was a Beautiful Day for Paddleboarding… 3 Aug 2013 | 09:38 pm
…if you’re an idiot. Which luckily me and Chelsea are comfortable in our own idiocity because we totally rocked stand-up paddleboarding for the first time in rain and wind. I was early to arrive at ...
Running, Comedy and Vic the Rooster 2 Aug 2013 | 12:30 am
Most people run marathons for good reasons. Like to get in shape. Accomplish a life goal. Or to show off. I’m running mine for the comedy. Yesterday’s post was sort of a “had to be there” post. As i...
Trying to Figure Out What I Really Want 1 Aug 2013 | 07:56 am
Last week, I was talking to my co-worker about his chickens. Like a lot of people these days, he and his wife got a few chickens, built a coop and are looking forward to a slew of fresh eggs in a few ...
I’m Going through Something…Not Sure What 16 Jul 2013 | 06:01 am
I am going through something. Every day, I think: Okay, today is the day I get back on the horse. Today, I will do some HIIT stuff and lift weights and run. And then today happens. And it’s all: I nee...
How Do People Keep their Houses Clean? 9 Jul 2013 | 02:49 am
I love a clean house. An organized house. An aaaahhhh-when-you-walk-in-the-door kind of house. One problem. Okay, two: I hate to clean. And I (and everyone else in this house) never put stuff where i...