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• A Photographic Run on Maui!

  

  Today I am going to do things a bit different. That seems to be the story of my life the past few days. Everything I am doing is a bit different. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Just a Little Rest Week....

  

  HA!What is it about rest days/weeks that makes it completely impossible for me to rest? During taper I am a little better at not taking on additional big... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• You Are Amazing!

  

  This morning I finally looked at my blog again and am completely touched, and shedding happy tears, in response to your ongoing support and virtual hugs on my... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Maui Marathon: When Dreams Slip Away

  

  Expo board signingIt has been two sleeps since I ran the Maui Marathon. Two sleeps is enough time to let some of the rawness of emotion slip away but not so lon... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Maui Marathon: A Serenity Prayer

  

  For the Honolulu Marathon I posted my Marathon Serenity Prayer on the day of the race. I just revisited that post and as I read over my prayer last December I... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #dairyfree Lentil Sausage Soup

  

  I love soup. Dear hubby on the other hand doesn't see it as a meal. For him, soup is an appetizer. However, I have found ways to offer soup as a meal with less... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• The Long Run Winner and Other Ramblings

  

  First, let's get down to announcing the winner of The Long Run by Matt Long with Charles Butler. This is a great book and I am more than happy to say it will... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• 8 Days Until the Maui Marathon!

  

  Taper is more than halfway over. I am getting a bit antsy but fortunately I have plenty of work-related challenges and my desire to find more dairy free... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #dairyfree Blueberry Waffles

  

  A bug has entered my household. A wonderful, fantastic bug. A cooking bug!I love it when I can share my passions with my daughter and today's recipe was... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Why Taper?

  

  If you have been running and racing for awhile you probably know the mindset behind tapering. If you are new to running, perhaps not.I remember my beginning... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #dairyfree Oregano Orange Chicken Legs with Almond Milk Mashed Potatoes

  

  I have always been a skinless, boneless chicken breast kind of gal. What can I say? It is pretty easy and I can do all sorts of things with them. Plus I love th... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• July and August Training Updates

  

  I realized a couple of weeks ago that I never reviewed my July training. It was so close to the end of August that I just pushed it out of my mind. However, as ... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• 20 Miles: Proving #iwill

  

  Running can be as much mental as physical and sometimes, it is the mental training, the determination to persevere, that makes the real difference.We all run fo... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Fitness Pen Pals

  

  Aloha to all!September is here and I am amped! I have a busy schedule the rest of the year with two marathons to run, huge events to plan at work, holidays to... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• 22 Days Until the Maui Marathon

  

  I am wrapping up my final week of training before beginning my taper. I am sticking to the three week gradual taper I used last year before the Maui Marathon an... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #dairyfree Taco Salad with Homemade Taco Seasoning

  

  I love taco salads and my family loves tacos! Just awhile ago when I was under the impression that I could not have dairy I went to make my family their favorit... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Book Review: Through Rose Colored Glasses: A Marathon from Fear to Love

  

  When I was in Texas my Mom surprised me by buying me this book. I thought, awesome! It was just up my alley as it told a story of breast cancer and running.... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Allergy Testing Changed My World....again

  

  This post has been dancing around in my head for the past 12 hours or so. It is a post I know I should write since I believe in honestly but yet a post I am kin... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• #dairyfree Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Soup

  

  I love soup! It is quick and easy to make especially since I turn to my slowcooker 100% of the time. Most days I will start it first thing in the morning but... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING

• Technology Connects My Family

  

  Just the other day I got an evite to my niece's birthday party. My family is funny that way. We send each other evites even when we know the other won't be... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, PARENTING