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Today’s Victory & 5 Tips to Healthy Living
I am a firm believer in running, fitness, eating healthy, drinking lots of water and a lover of yoga. It’s one the reasons I started this blog. To share how healthy living has improved my life. I wish my healthy living and running blog has had a little more running content lately. But I know [...]
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Minimalist Running Shoes- Fashion or Function?
** This is a post I pre-wrote before my surgery! I am getting better each day and I hope to write an updated health post soon. For now though, I am following doctors orders and getting plenty of rest! ** Have you seen the Nike Commercial where a long distance couple decides to run across [...]
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Disney Princess Half Marathon- Tips and Pictures
The Disney Princess Half Marathon is this weekend! Are you running it? I am obviously not going this year, but I ran the race two years ago and it was hands down my favorite race experience ever! I ran it with my best friend Sarah and we regularly talk about how much fun we had. [...]
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Girls on the Run 5K
Buried in the huge stack of flyers and catalogs that come in the mail daily, I actually got something pretty cool the other day. A “thank you” box for running the Chicago Marathon as a SoleMate. The box had a very thoughtful note, a super cute Girls on the Run visor and a warm fleece blanket. [...]
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Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
It’s finally starting to look a little like Christmas in our house. This weekend we cranked up the Christmas tunes, poured some peppermint mocha creamer in our coffee, and pulled the Christmas decorations out of the attic. With everything that has happened this past month with the loss of my Mom, it felt a little [...]
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Chicago Marathon 2012 Race Recap
It’s just a couple of days after the Chicago Marathon and it almost doesn’t seem real. I’ve probably said a dozen times already… I can’t believe it’s over! My stiff legs, unpacked luggage, and super cool medal are good reminders of the amazing adventure though. It’s a day I will never forget! It all starts [...]
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Chicago Marathon – I did it!
Today I ran the Chicago Marathon and became a “Marathoner.” The day has been one giant blur of crazy emotions from fear, elation, pure joy and just a little disappointment. I laughed and cried and did something I once thought was impossible. It was worth every step… even the super painful ones near the end. [...]
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Why Running in a Skirt?
I don’t always run in a skirt. Yes, I pose for race photos. I can’t help myself. Sometimes I run in shorts. See? These shorts are great! Or capris…. These pants aren’t bad… But I like skirts the most. This just works best for me! It doesn’t mean [...]






