3 years ago today I ran my first half marathon in Nashville, TN with Team in Training. Running the Country Music Half Marathon was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, starting back in November 2009 when I signed up. When I signed up for the half marathon I was only running 1-2 miles…
Without fail, I reach a point each year where I just want to run! Back in 2006, running was what helped me to be successful in my weight loss and it’s something I return to each and every year! I’ve run some really fun races over the years, including the Country Music Half Marathon in…
One thing I love about Washington, DC are all of the opportunities that exist not only in DC but in the surrounding area. Whether it’s festivals, concerts, sporting events, or races, there is so much to see and do here. As the warmer months approach, race season begins to bloom! I’ve been fortunate enough to…
I can not tell you how good it feels to be on Christmas vacation! Friday couldn’t have arrived soon enough! Now Neal and I have two days to enjoy here at home before heading to see my family for Christmas. Yesterday after work I ran a few errands and was finally able to pick up…
Friday night after work, Neal and I raced home to prepare for Livingsocial’s 5K Dance Party. In our awesome goodie bags, which include earphones and lots of glow sticks, were these awesome glow in the dark t-shirts. After a train ride into DC, we arrived at RFK with 8000 of our closest glowing friends. Registration,…
Last Saturday I tackled 6.2 miles of hills in Bethlehem, PA at the Runners World 10K race. One of the three races offered at the Runners World event, the 10K started at The Steel Stacks and took us through the town of Bethlehem. On my way to the start, I enjoyed a P28 bagel…
“Cystic fibrosis is a disease passed down through families that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults. It is a life-threatening disorder. Most children with cystic fibrosis are fairly…
On Saturday, Neal and I ran the DC Hot Chocolate 15K race at the National Harbor, just outside of Washington, DC. Our training began back in August and was a modified training program from when I ran a half marathon back in 2010. I really enjoyed our training program, which prepared us for a 10K,…
Yesterday, Neal and I tackled the Alexandria Turkey Trot like two super heroes! I started out the day with a NuGo Vanilla Yogurt bar and a big cup of coffee. NuGo is a “new to me” brand of energy bars and I am OBSESSED with them! So far, the vanilla yogurt bar is my favorite….
This morning Neal and I ran our first race together, the Cranberry Crawl 10K! We started training for a 15K back in September and ran our longest run to date, 10 miles, last weekend. This race came at a perfect point in our training and was a great way for Neal and I to get…
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