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• Maui Marathon: Race Recap

  

  It has been over a week, I have pictures, I have thoughts, and it really is time to tell my story before it grows too fuzzy and old. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Faith

  

  . That is my power word for this year and yes, I do reflect back on it every single day. You see, I framed it and put it by my bathroom mirror. I see it every... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Down Syndrome: Raising Awareness and More!

  

  I have been blessed to be matched with Toby. He has Down Syndrome and I have been running for him since July 27, 2014. In this short time, he has planted a... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #runningstreak Day 1000

  

  Let's party!It is such an amazing feeling to hit this milestone and yes, I will be running again tomorrow. I truly would have loved to run 10 miles today but I... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Maui Marathon - Finished!

  

  I will post a more elaborate race report later but for now I finished in 4:38:12 and the race was an emotional rollercoaster starting before we even started... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• 1 Mile Craziness: 3 Sleeps to the Maui Marathon!

  

  I am so ready to run! My legs are feeling so much better and as much as I know I made the decision to cut back to just a mile days this week, I am going crazy.... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Healthy Eating - What is Safe?

  

  I must confess - as much as I strive to eat well there are times I just want to scream and pull out my hair. Is nothing safe?I try to not get paranoid or too... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Let's Talk Maui Marathon Goals

  

  I have been procrastinating enough. Sticking my head in the sand so to speak thinking if I don't think then I won't have to deal with the crazy taper emotional... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Which Path Do I Follow?

  

  I find it quite interesting that I popped on to blog today to see this post is receiving a lot of attention Boston vs. An Ultra. It is a post from May this... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Just What I Needed

  

  Life has a funny way of giving you just what you need exactly when you need it.Yesterday was dear hubby and my five year anniversary. Yay! His words - wow, who... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• It's Taper Time

  

  This training cycle has involved a lot of me trying to get my mind in check --- meaning focused and not letting negativity and doubt take over. And then there... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• My Corner

  

  Yesterday I stepped off of my treadmill and really looked at the picture I took to share with my buddy, Toby.I love this picture since it is post run and right... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• It is NOT in My Mind

  Today I am pulling out that proverbial soapbox and stepping up onto it.One thing that bugs me is how quickly people can dismiss or disregard a... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Fueling My Runs

  

  Happy Aloha Friday!How is everyone in the world doing? Me...just swell! I have been sleeping more the past couple of weeks, eating well, and trying my best to... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Body Glide and Diaper Rash Cream

  

  I am a kindrunner ambassador and as a special thank you gift, they sent me some Body Glide. This product wasn't new to me and I was very happy to receive it... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Pineapple Waffles

  

  Dear hubby loves pineapple upside down cake and I hate to waste anything. So the last time I made him his favorite cake for a surprise it made perfect sense to... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Maui Marathon: T-27 Days

  

  Race day is just around the corner and I can't say I am overflowing with joy. Don't get me wrong, I am excited and I want to race but I am also nervous. I have... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Breaking Down {emotional} Walls

  I heard this song on the radio this morning and it really touched me.You see, it got me thinking. I am someone who never wants to ever give up and the idea of... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Love...it is Everlasting

  

  Today would have been my parent's anniversary, their 48th to be exact. I lost my Dad to leukemia and even though it seems like just yesterday as I miss him so... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Blog of the Month!

  

  Aloha!I am happy to introduce you to Coco from Running with Perserverance. She is a 40-something wife, mom, and attorney who has been running since 2001, throug... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING