As much as I love my training journal, I'm feeling the need for more accountability. Accountability was one of the main reasons I started this blog in the first place....and so I'm returning to my training check-ins. A couple of … [Continue reading]
April’s Ultimate Coffee Date
April 4, 2015 by 14 Comments
I'm joining Coco, Lynda and Deborah for one of my favorite link-ups -- The Ultimate Coffee Date. It's always a fun chance to catch up so grab a mug, settle into a comfy chair and join us! If we were having coffee together, I'd tell you that I'm … [Continue reading]
March Rewind
April 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
The thermometer hit 50 degrees yesterday and I can finally see a good chunk of my backyard. The frozen tundra is receding and I can feel that spring is finally just around the corner! So before I wave goodbye to March, let's see how things shaped … [Continue reading]
Weekend Update v3
March 30, 2015 by 28 Comments
It was another weekend of scrambling between a hockey rink and lacrosse fields - but mercifully hockey season is finally coming to an end, and my son's team came in 3rd in the tournament! There was more spring cleaning/clutter clean out - I'm … [Continue reading]
Taking on Your First Half Marathon
March 25, 2015 by 9 Comments
This post was inspired by my friend Steve, who after debating for a while....ok a long while, recently announced that this will be the year he runs his first half marathon! Since his decision, he's been sending me text messages with all kinds of … [Continue reading]
Believe it or not it’s Spring!
March 20, 2015 by 20 Comments
I saw this pic on Pinterest and it just cracked me up! Yes folks believe it or not today is the first day of Spring! And "spring" is the theme behind this week's #FridayFive link-up with Courtney, Mar and Cynthia. I know Spring will get … [Continue reading]
12-week reality check
March 18, 2015 by 20 Comments
A quick glance at the calendar the other day revealed that I have just 12 weeks (ok a little less than 12) until the Newport 10 miler....hmmm hello reality check! Yes there's enough time to get my act together, but I need to get my butt in … [Continue reading]
Weekend Update v2
March 16, 2015 by 26 Comments
Monday already? Really? My goodness the weekend went by fast....anyone else feel this way? It started out just I had mentioned in my last post.... Friday afternoon was spent shopping with a friend, then a lazy evening of pizza, a glass … [Continue reading]
I Heart Fridays!
March 13, 2015 by 29 Comments
Happy Friday! I'm linking up Courtney, Mar and Cynthia for their #FridayFive link-up. The topic this week is "Day in the Life," which is always fun - I love a peak into how other people spend their days. Since I just dished on morning routines, … [Continue reading]
Refreshing the morning routine
March 11, 2015 by 18 Comments
With all of the crazy snow days we had from the end of January and throughout February, my morning routine has essentially gone right out the window. No great surprise, when my morning kickoffs in the right way it makes all of the difference in my … [Continue reading]
