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LATEST ARTICLES ( 68 )

• Banding Together – Runners and All

  

  Thousands of runners were disappointed by the eleventh hour cancellation of the NYC Marathon due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Weathering the Storm

  

  Today is definitely more a day for hibernating than for being outdoors. With Hurricane Sandy upon the Tri-State area and many schools and businesses closed for... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting Geared Up for NaNoWriMo

  

  For the past two years I’ve worked with my library to host a variety of National Novel Writing Month events. For those of you who aren’t familiar, National Nove... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION, SPORTS

• Two Must-Read Books

  

  I always love to read books that are amazing first off, but are also destined to be huge. That way when everyone’s clamoring for the next hot book I’ve already... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Why Do You Run?

  

  I was thinking the other day about running – well, I think about running every day to be honest – but that day in particular I thought about why I ran. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Freshly Pressed Fall YA Novels

  

  It’s always fun to find new YA authors or to grab a new release from an old favorite. This fall there are plenty of both, some out for a few months, some more... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Delicious Pumpkin Bread

  

  I found this wonderful recipe in a Runner’s World magazine that touted it as a great post-run snack. I love everything pumpkin (See also: Pumpkin Beer, Pumpkin... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Autumn Seasonal Beers – Oktoberfest Gone Wild

  

  Part 2 of my autumnal beer series focuses more on great fall beers that aren’t pumpkin. I have to admit though, most of these I’ve heard great reviews about... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Autumn Seasonal Beers – Pumped About Pumpkin

  

  I’m a huge fan of good beer, but am especially fond of fall beers. While I normally write a post each season, this season I found so many great pumpkin beers... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Pumpkin Fun

  

  Found this on Creations By Kara. With fall on my brain, I might have to make this one for my house! Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Fav Fall Races

  

  Although I enjoy running in all seasons, fall is by far my favorite. Everything smells great, the air is cooler (but not yet freezing), and I just feel... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Writing Retreat

  

  Last year when the trees were turning their brilliant colors and the air began to have a nip in it, my fiance and I went to the Finger Lakes in NY for a long... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The First Draft

  

  After too much time and about fifty recommendations, I’m finally reading the quintessential book for writers, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 HEALTHY LIVING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Olympic Women’s Marathon

  

  I’ve been looking forward to the Olympic Women’s Marathon for a long time. I’m an avid follower of Runner’s World and loved following the USA Olympic hopefuls o... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 ATHLETICS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Summer Baking – Lemon-Glazed Zucchini Bread

  

  Despite the heat, I still love to bake during those hot summer months. I especially love making delicious treats that include in season fruits and vegetables. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Falmouth Road Race

  

  This past week I went on a wonderful vacation to Falmouth, Cape Cod. I spent as much time as possible outside enjoying the ocean breeze, our B & B was... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Fun Vacation Reads

  

  I’m preparing to depart for a much needed vacation. This year we’re headed up to beautiful Cape Cod. Beaches, biking, great restaurants, and, of course, loads o... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 BOOKS, HEALTHY LIVING, TRAVEL

• Eat & Run and the Allure of Vegan Living

  

  I recently finished Scott Jurek’s new memoir, Eat & Run. I love reading memoirs, especially ones that center around sports or athleticism of some kind. Jure... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• Summer Running – Beating the Heat, Part II, Gear

  

  Part of staying cool during summer runs is dressing right. My running gear has morphed through the years (and will probably continue to as running gear continue... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 HEALTHY LIVING

• Summer Running – Beating the Heat, Part I

  

  First day of summer and the weather responded by climbing into the 90s replete with humidity. Lovely. I’m much better at running in cold weather than I am in... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 HEALTHY LIVING