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• Failure to Communicate

  I work with a lot of recent college grads. On the other hand, there are quite a few people who are closer to retirement than college. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 TRAVEL

• Over and Over Again

  

  I am currently on week 8 of training for Boston. This training schedule, like my last, I decided to (loosely) follow Hal Higdon's Advanced training program. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 TRAVEL

• A Weekend Streak

  Remember how I talked about falling at the last trail race I did? Well, not only did I look silly, but unbeknownst to me at the time, I got a nasty case of... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 TRAVEL

• Incredisocks

  

  I have always been one of those that are a bit skeptical of compression gear. In fact, anything that is hyped up by everyone else, I tend to stray away from. I... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 TRAVEL

• 2013 Race Calendar

  

  Last year I challenged myself to run 12 half marathons in 2012, thanks to Jill and her inspiration and enthusiasm. I had a great time planning the races, meetin... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 TRAVEL

• Currently: January

  

  Current Book - The Wednesday Sisters by Meg Waite Clayton (I haven't started it yet, but it comes highly recommended!) Current Drink - Water Current Excitement ... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 TRAVEL

• The Last Half

  

  Last week I asked my brother if he would want to run one last race with me in 2012. It was a trail race and there were four options: 8k, Half Marathon, 30k or... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 TRAVEL

• Best of 2012: Experiences

  

  I have been trying to figure out a good way to recap the year without being too cliche, and Lisa gave me just the idea. So, here it is, the best of 2012, in lis... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 TRAVEL

• Best of 2012: Running

  Misszippy recently did a recap of her running year here and I thought I would follow along! Best race experience? My favorite was probably the Skyline 50k. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 TRAVEL

• Best of 2012: Books

  This year, I made myself a goal to read at least one book a week, or 52 books. I just barely squeaked over the wire with 57 books. Some were pretty bad and ther... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 TRAVEL

• Nobody Wants a Partridge

  On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me.... You know the drill. And you have to sing it. Out loud! On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my sneakers... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 TRAVEL

• Currently: December

  

  Current Book - A Land More Kind Than Home. Actually to say I am "reading" it is kind of a lie; it is sitting on my bedside table though. Current Favorite... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 TRAVEL

• Then and Now: November

  

  Okay everyone, let's say it all together now: I can't believe that November is already over! I know; you have heard it before. But yes, it's December... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2012 TRAVEL

• I Am a Beast

  

  For the number 12 race in the 2012 Challenge, I accidentally competed in the Spartan race in Sacramento. Okay, it wasn't an accident. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 TRAVEL

• Randoms

  

  The holidays were good, there was running to be had, and plenty of stuffing. I am not going to go on about it. Instead, here are a few other random things that... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 TRAVEL

• 10 Days of Thanksgiving: Days 9 & 10

  Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Today I will be working and then joining the masses in the great Thanksgiving migration. I hope everyone has a great day today and... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 TRAVEL

• 10 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 6, 7 & 8

  

  There are only two more days until Thanksgiving! And so many more than two more things to be thankful for! Here are a few more things that I am happy about... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 TRAVEL

• Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

  

  Many people get stressed out with all the extra work that the holidays bring. Not only do you have to do your regular day to day things, but throw in grocery... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 10 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 4 & 5

  

  I will be foregoing my weekly Fitness Friday post today for a continuation of the 10 days of Thanksgiving. Today we have number 4 and number 5 of the 10 things ... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 TRAVEL

• 10 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 1, 2 & 3

  

  Lately, I have so many things going around in my head that I cannot make them settle coherently. This is good timing though, since last year I joined up with... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 TRAVEL