Alyssa_dld

LATEST ARTICLES ( 188 )

• Thankful Thursday [on Iced Coffee, Motivation, and Running]

  

  Whoop, whoop. Today is my Friday. Because tomorrow I'll be running the Ragnar Chicago relay race with my coworkers! Eek! I'm a mix of excited and nervous. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Remember That One Time When...softball Stories

  

  So during my little blogging hiatus my dear grandpa had a birthday.He is now 11.Or 92. But age is only a number, right?I am incredibly blessed to have my grandp... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Outrun the Rays 5K Race Recap

  

  For the month of May I participated in the Foodie Penpals program hosted by Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean Blog. I was supposed to post my recap of what was in... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thoughts from a Triathlete in Training

  

  Long time no blog to. All I have is the same old story about how triathlon training is taking up my free time and I'm tired. Boooooorrrrring. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun Facts Friday

  

  It's Friday and my brain is too tired to come up with a coherent post. So instead I present you with a list of random sh*t.1. I wore only one earring... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thankful Thursday [on Easy Meals, Long Bike Rides, and My New PR]

  Holy hot weather Batman! I wish I could spend the day outside instead of being stuck in the cube. I’ll have to bring back the outdoor lunches at work.... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Remember That One Time...[run Next to Me, Wait, Where'd You Go?]

  I'm really struggling to think of a good memory for this week. Apparently my brain is taking a vacation and can't remember anything? I'll babble a bit till I ca... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Illinois Half Marathon Recap

  

  Spoiler alert: You've probably seen my facebook status updates and twitter feed, but I got myself a shiny new PR at this race.With the race on Saturday, packet... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bootcamp Recap Week 8 and Working out While Sick

  

  I’ve survived the weekend and my half marathon! This cold/croup/congestion thing is still sticking with me; however, I am determined to not let it bring me down! Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thankful Thursday [on Getting Healthy, My Workout Friend, and the Library]

  

  In less than 36 hours I will be (hopefully) done running my second half marathon. But before then, I must take the time to do my weekly thankful ritual. I’m... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taper Sickness

  Welp, it's taper time for my upcoming half marathon on Saturday. And wouldn't you know, it is this week my body decides to get sick. And it hit me like WA-BAM!! Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bootcamp Recap Week 7

  Week 7 is here and gone. It flew by once again! This week I managed to get in my activity everyday except for Friday which was my planned rest day. Success!My... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thankful Thursday [birthday Edition]

  

  *I wrote most of this earlier today and that's a very good thing since I locked myself out of my apartment at about 10:50 pm. And I had to wait over 30 minutes... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Remember That One Time when…SURPRISE! Or Not?

  Happy Hump Day! Not going to lie, I spent about half the day thinking it was Thursday, but then around lunch time I realized the sad truth that it was only... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• PSA: Clean Your Make up Brushes

  

  Remember my April goal to take better care of my skin? Well I’m here to report I am already taking steps to achieve this one! I’m trying to be more proactive... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bootcamp Recap Week 5

  It’s already Sunday? Eek! I have no idea what happened! Work keep me very busy week which is probably why it flew by! In fact, this work week was so busy that... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Birthday Presents Come in Funny Packages

  

  Today I turned 24. It was also the 101st day of the year. All in all it was a pretty grand day. I woke up early and made myself two eggs and toast eaten along... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bootcamp Recap Week 5

  

  I'm feeling a little behind on this Monday. Most likely because it was a very busy weekend in Iowa packed with family, games, bike rides and workouts! Not that ... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thankful Thursday [on Easter, Friends, Chobani, and Happiness]

  

  Thursday, we meet again, my love. I'm busy packing up some stuff tonight and attempting (and failing) to do a bit of cleaning. I'm in good spirits this week... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• April Goals

  

  Do you know what today is? It's opening day for the Chicago Cubs! I'm telling you, this is the year.* Wish I could be at Wrigley, but alas, I have to earn a... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION