With two trips coming up I thought it would be an appropriate time to share some of my favorite travel apps! TripIt I love this app for keeping all of my travel plans organized! You can keep itineraries for multiple trips and add detailed information on everything from your flights, restaurant reservations and activities. I love … Continue reading
Posted in December 2011 …
I’M MAKING A LIST AND CHECKING IT TWICE!
Ok, so I know Christmas is over, but that’s not the type of list I’m talking about. I’m talking packing lists! Luckily I had today off from work because I have two separate trips coming up that I need to pack for and I desperately needed to do laundry! So, three loads of laundry later … Continue reading
THOUGHTS ON NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS…
I’ve never been someone who makes New Year’s Resolutions (probably because I am also not someone who would ever keep New Year’s Resolutions). This year though, with 2012 just a few days away, I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that I’d like to accomplish in the coming year. Deciding to run a half marathon … Continue reading
Weekly Training Recap and Goals
RECAP (12/19-12/25) Monday – 45 minutes of ice skating at my work’s holiday party! Tuesday – 60 minutes elliptical Wednesday – 3 mile run Thursday – none (long work day) Friday – none (long work day) Saturday – 3 mile run Sunday – MERRY CHRISTMAS! Overall – For such a busy week I’m pretty happy … Continue reading
IT TAKES A VILLAGE…
Yesterday when I got home from work there was a neatly wrapped present waiting for me. Do I open it? Do I have to wait until Christmas? Well, since the present did not specifically say “DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS” I assumed it was ok to go ahead and open it right away! Here’s what … Continue reading
GOT SNEAKERS? PART 2
Last week I posted GOT SNEAKERS? – my random musings about everything one needs to train for a long distance race. I wrote it to be humorous because I’ve been surprised at how much “stuff” (equipment, accessories, expensive socks, etc.) I’ve acquired since I started running, but of course I know that not everyone needs all of … Continue reading
THE 20 MILE MELTDOWN…
As I mentioned in my Weekly Training Training Recap I did a second 20 mile run this past weekend and unfortunately I have to say it didn’t really go much better than my first 20 mile run (you can read about my first attempt here). I’m going to try to keep this brief, because to … Continue reading
Weekly Training Recap and Goals
RECAP (12/12-12/18) Monday – 3.5 mile run and 25 minutes on the elliptical Tuesday – none Wednesday – none Thursday – 4 mile run Friday – none Saturday – 20 mile run Sunday – Lots of stretching and foam rolling Overall – It was another busy week at work so I didn’t get in as … Continue reading
FAVORITE THINGS FRIDAY – WINTER EDITION
I’ve been trying to wait until it got cold out to post my favorite things about winter, but it’s mid-December and I think yesterday got up to 58 degrees so I’m just going to give in and go with it. So…(drum roll please!)…here are a few of my favorite things about winter! Scarves I LOVE wearing … Continue reading
GOT SNEAKERS?
You always hear that running is such an accessible sport because all you need is a pair of sneaks and off you go! So, got sneakers? Good, then you’re ready to go out on a run! Now if you want something to listen to on your run you’re going to want to take your iPod … Continue reading
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