Category Archives: Running

Carb Loading, Flying Pigs and an Awesome Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

I never thought I would be so addicted to running. I was a carb eating, hydrating, running fool this weekend and I loved every minute of it. A recap of my half marathon will come later this week. I have … Continue reading →

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Midnight Snacker

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

I have a problem.  Marathon training is making me a hungry beast!  I feel like Chris Farley in this skit! I am STARVING (or so it feels) all the time. Because of the brain pain (IH), some nights I don’t … Continue reading →

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Run for the Green

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

To quote Elle Woods from the classic movie, Legally Blonde “Exercise gives you endorphins.  Endorphins make you happy and happy people just don’t shoot their husbands…they just don’t.” Ok, so for some reason the handle has been a bit loose, but I … Continue reading →

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Running in The Queen City

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

It was a beautiful day to be running in the city!  Today was a day of getting back into my routine.  I am not ready to write about the expereince of watching my grandma pass.  It still seams unreal that she’s gone.  I haven’t cried today, almost … Continue reading →

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Not Every Run is Going to be a Good One!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

I had a five mile jog on my training plan today.  My run didn’t start well, and it’s my fault.  The sky was gray and ugly when I left my house.  No big deal though, I run in all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Runner Comaraderie

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Marley and I enjoyed a cold jog in the snow yesterday, but we were not alone on the trail. I love that runners always smile or say hello as they pass by.  We say hi even if we pass each other twice … Continue reading →

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Holy Hummus Batman!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Has anyone eaten at Tom and Chee?  Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches!  Genius!  I went to dinner and a movie (New Year’s Eve – loved it!) with a friend last night and we decided to eat at Tom and Chee because I … Continue reading →

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Ode To My Running Shoes

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

You’ve given me many miles You’ve led  me to a runners high You helped me shed a few pounds off my thighs Now we must say goodbye… I love a new running shoe as much as the next guy, but I hate … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got The Fever

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Marathon fever!!! I am going to train for my first Marathon!  That is, if my foot ever heals! Sorry Christopher Walken.  There is no cowbell that will cure this fever. Less than a month ago, over a couple glasses blackberry sangria, … Continue reading →

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"If I’m free, it’s because I’m always running" ~ Jimi Hendrix

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

It was this time last year that I got laid off and started this blog, FREE.  I originally called the blog Jobless and Fabulous, because I was both of those things at the time!  It only took me two months … Continue reading →

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