I’ve been known to fall HARD for workout trends, fad diets and the like, then quickly fall out. My latest obsession is essential oils. Some of my witch doctor coworkers have been trying to get me into these stinky bottles of wonder for the past year, and this past month I finally saw what all … More 5 Essential Oils for Newbies
Am I a child if typing the title of this blog made me laugh? Don’t answer that. While occupying his time in Anthropology as I rummaged through the sale room, Alex found a Martha Stewart cookbook ‘Clean Slate.’ He was drawn in by the beautifully staged photos, healthy buzz words, and Martha Stewart’s signature allure. … More Recipe: Mixed Fruit and Nut Power Balls
In the middle of peak training for my next full marathon, I was sent on a 9 day work trip, backed up to a planned vacation in San Francisio. I’m not talking a normal work trip or conference with 8 hours of work and a dinner . I’m taking 13+ hour days, lugging around a … More The decision to drop down
Almost every morning I have a kale smoothie, consisting of 8oz of OJ, three handfuls of kale, a handful of carrots and a cup of mixed frozen fruit. Nasty, nasty kale, but oh so good for you. Today we were out of OJ, and I needed a liquid substitute. I went with water, which obviously … More How to NOT want to Gag on Your Kale Smoothie
What’s the worst part of getting sick or traveling? It’s not messing up your workout routine. It’s trying to get back into your routine.Last week I mentioned my retched workout week after traveling, working a huge convention and getting sick. Resting was the right thing to do, but this week was rough – going to … More Getting back into the swing
Let me start by saying, I’m not a fan of failure. Two weeks ago, the week leading up to New Years Eve, I knew it would be a light week. With a flight to D.C., rendezvous with family and friends, I hoped to get one strong run in. And I did! A glorious three miles … More What happened and what didn’t happen in Vegas
This weekend I celebrated by 28th birthday and another amazing, #blessed year. I traveled to amazing places with my husband, ran my first half marathon, ran my first full marathon, I started my blog, I made new friends, visited old friends and spent time with the ones I love. Hell, I met David Letterman this … More 3,000 before 30
It may have been that I didn’t do my research, or that I ignored a lot of unsolicited advice. Whatever it was, there were a few things about training for, and running a marathon and even half, I wish I knew ahead of time. My sorority little (LML Lex) reached out and asked if … More Things no one told me about training for a marathon
Everyone expects to put on a few pounds around the holidays. But for the past 3 years I have managed to maintain my weight while still indulging in the delicious meals, treats and of course drinks. Not to brag, but this lady found her skin tight wedding dress the day after Thanksgiving a few years … More Holiday Meal 101
In all of the training, the long runs, the speed training, the early morning runs after late nights, the scariest part has been the taper. Leading up to the race TOMORROW, only running 3 or 4 miles has been a mental trip. Am I really going to bready to run 26.2 miles having run so little … More Tackling Taper
