Mattie

LATEST ARTICLES ( 263 )

• Christmas Eve Eve

  

  Last night we had an epic Eve of Christmas Eve party. It turned into an ugly sweater party…. then a Christmas carol dance part… And finally an ugly sweater,... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Polar FT40

  

  This week feels like it is dragging on! Getting out of bed in the morning takes a lot of motivation. I have been snoozing far too long which cuts my runs short... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Feed Zone Quiche

  

  I have done zero holiday shopping. I started to look online for gifts because going to the mall just isnt in the picture. Not only do I hate to shop, but I... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• First Day of Boston Training

  

  This week is officially the start to my Boston Marathon training! Super exciting but nerve-racking too. My running plan is to start slow and build up the... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Booty Workout

  

  This week has been totally bizarre. I feel like it flew by but at the same time I am SO ready for the weekend. I struggled all week to get out of bed and... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Aspen

  

  I just got back from a great trip out to Colorado to watch my little sister race in the Aspen Winternational World Cup. Last year I went to Lake Louise World Cu... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Take A Break

  

  I am still sick. It won’t go away. I have been stubborn and refused to rest and get healthy. But I am giving in. It is time. If I keep pushing myself I am only... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• We Gotta Game Sports Fans

  

  I am fighting off a wicked cough and feel it is better to avoid running outside in the cold, until it is gone. So, this morning I rode the stationary bike for 6... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, SPORTS

• Anna’s Taqueria

  

  I thought for What I Ate Wednesday I would talk about a great Mexican restaurant Vinnie and I went to recently, Anna’s Taqueria. It is a great place to go for... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Calorie Burn Doing Outdoor Activities

  

  This weekend Vinnie and I trekked it up to Vermont to visit our families. It is the first of many weekends! In the winter we go up almost every weekend to ski. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Acceptance

  

  Running is my place of comfort. It is where I go when I need ‘me’ time. It motivates me to get out of bed in the morning. It brings me to new places and... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Plan for Week of Oct. 22

  

  Tonight as I struggled to pack my lunch for work tomorrow, I decided I needed to look at what we had for food and plan out my meals. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Free Yoga and a Road Race

  

  ATTENTION: NH Seacoast readers - This weekend, on Saturday October 20th, 3 Bridges Yoga Studio is having an open house and offering free yoga as well as... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Run For Good

  

  Today was off to a shaky start. The cold air sneaking through our cracked window made bed extra cozy and very difficult to get out. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Plan on Running

  

  I have fallen back in love with running. [I need to be careful and not get too excited because my knees are fragile and my hips (my left one, especially) get... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two Ingredients, Two Recipes

  

  My meal plan kind of went to sh*t this week, but I did manage to make Paleo Pad Thai which lasted me 1 dinner and 2 lunches. All my other groceries ended up... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Comparing Protein Bars

  

  On my training plan I had a 9 mile run scheduled. When I woke up I wasn’t very hungry so I drank a Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer which always surprises me... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH

• Get Running [to the Pats Game]

  

  I had big plans on Sunday to go grocery shopping, make Coconut Curry Beef and organize my meals for the week so I can eat a more meat, veggie, fruit based diet... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meal Plan: Week of October 8

  

  Since I decided to focus my diet more towards Paleo, I feel it is important to plan ahead so I don’t get stuck without food options in the kitchen. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Going Paleo

  

  This post is going to be longer and more wordy than normal, so I am including pictures from a Fun Day with my family at Connors Farm in Danvers, MA. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION