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• If We Were Having a Cocktail Together....

  

  It's Friday, friends. You know what that means! Happy hour. In the spirit of it's 5 o'clock somewhere, I've got my glass of wine. Have you got your mug of... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2017 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Why Turning 50 Doesn't Suck

  

  The perfect thing about having a blog is it can be all about YOU, all of the time! And, your dog! Today is my 50th birthday. 50 Think about that. As my son... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 8 Tips to Make Your Long Run a Bit Less Hellish

  

  Happy Monday! ( I'll start this post off with a gross disclosure. I thought I'd make it to the age of 50 without having a hemorrhoid, but I was wrong! I'm... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2017 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 2017 Phoenix Womens Half Marathon Race Report

  

  For me, the best combination in life is family/friends + travel + running. Oh, and wine. And, maybe cheese and bread. Coffee is good too. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2017 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Endurance Diet and What I Eat In a Day (plus, a GIVEAWAY)!

  

  Call me crazy but I don't think eating well is that hard. Or, maybe I'm doing it wrong because Goldfish and wine are technically not food groups. That said, I... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2017 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 9 Things Only Runners Who Are Getting Older Will Understand

  

  I know I've told you many times that I'm turning 50 on February 22. I keep reminding you this mostly so you will send me gifts and money, but also to demonstrat... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2017 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Marathon Training Has Begun. Just in Time for Shitty Weather

  

  As I sit here and look out my window it is -10 degrees and the ground is covered in 8 " of new snow. Here's how it looked when I woke up. It was actually... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2017 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 7 Reasons Why I Haven't Been Injured in Over 3 Years

  

  As I sit here writing this post, I am knocking on wood in every direction. The superstitious part of me thinks that if I write a post on not being injured for s... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 6 Lies Runners Will Tell You

  

  Just like all parents lie to their kids ("Every time you flick the light switch on and off it costs 10 cents!", "If you swallow your gum it stays in your stomac... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• My Favorite Running Watch Ever - TomTom Spark 3

  

  When I started my very average running career seven years ago I didn't even own a watch. I did my first marathon completely naked of a timing mechanism (I did... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Cold Weather Running Motivation - How to Get Out the Damn Door

  

  Yeah, it's cold outside. So what? Stop your bitching and just remember this little rhyme: I run all year round, rain, snow, wind, sun. I'm not bragging, it's... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Currently...

  

  I haven't done one of these in a while. Or, maybe I never had. I don't know. I've been blogging for so long I sometimes have my head up my ass. Anyway, I love... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Phone Dump from the Weekend and a VLOG

  

  If you want to know what your priorities are, look at the pictures you have on your phone. Clearly, I like running. And, my pets. A lot. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 16 Ways Running Is There for You

  

  I'm not going to blog in depth about the election because I'm sure you are as eff'ing sick of the fall out as I am. But, I will say, I have been trying very har... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• If We Were Having a Cocktail Together...

  

  What's up? Let's get a drink. If we were hanging out at happy hour having a glass of wine, a shot of Fireball, a frosty mug of beer or simply a sip of... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 5 Things I Won't Be Doing and a VLOG!

  

  What I won't be doing over the next few days: 1. A Race I Thought I Wanted to Do. Remember I told you Ken and I signed up for the lottery for the Escape from... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Signed Up for the Paris Marathon!

  

  It's weird how stuff goes down. Just last week I was lamenting about how I was not sure where/what my next race would be. I was actually quite okay with that, a... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 2016 Blue Sky Marathon Race Report

  

  I went into this race pretty laid back. Probably a bit too laid back. I wasn't in super crazy racing mode. But, I always have that competitive streak, so I get... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Countdown to Sunday's Marathon & My Bucket List

  

  TGIF bitches! Sunday is my 10th marathon in the past 7 years (if you include the two marathons that were part of my two Ironmans, which I do. 26.2 miles is... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 5 Unexpected Perks of Running (I Bet You Didn't Know About #4)

  

  Before I dive into this irresistible subject matter, let me tell you about a dream I had last night. I tore up all of my running shorts and skirts (except the... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2016 ATHLETICS, FITNESS