Category: Running

For Boston and Tuesday Weigh-In

I, like so many others, cannot comprehend what happened at the Boston Marathon yesterday. My heart aches for all those there and all the families that have been affected by it. I have no idea what I can do personally, except to continue to pray and keep Boston in my thoughts and prayers. In honor… more

Race Recap: USA Rock ‘N Roll Half Marathon

My 2nd Half-Marathon is officially in the books! Three days post 13.1 miles and my legs are feeling back to normal! Today is my last rest day before I jump into training for my first triathlon.You can read about my first 13.1 miles experience here, but onto this weekend!  I signed up for this race… more

A Beautiful Start to 2013: Commitment Day 5K

2013 started out fantastic! Thanks to Katie Heddleston, I was given a free race registration to a Commitment Day 5K. Obviously, I signed up for the DC area one. I was very happy the race didn’t start until 11 on New Years Day, not that I had any big plans. I ended up staying in,… more

Fitness Recap: December 2-8

So, it has been awhile, but these are making a comeback! Sunday: December 2 Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred Day 2 Level 1 and Spin Class: I am really starting to like spin class. This particular class was rough. I went to it after work and it was a packed class. Apparently, this is a regular… more

Race Recap: Army Ten Miler

Wow!! What an amazing time at the Army Ten Miler yesterday! I have only a few pictures from yesterday and those are in thanks to Katy! She was a volunteer and I was more than thrilled to see and get a hug from her at the end! Going into the Army Ten Miler, I had… more

Weekly Fitness Recap: 9/30-10/6

*When this gets published, I will be on my way to California!! I am so excited! I have never been to California and I am looking forward to having a blast! I will be doing some job search while there, but otherwise, I will be having a blast! Sunday: I set out for a 3 mile… more

Nats, Quiche, & 6 Miles

What a busy past 24 hours! I started yesterday with a quick workout before making my way over to take yet another test for a job. This test was not your ordinary test, however. This test was the mother of all test and went over everything from Civil War times, which president said this, and… more

Workout Recap:9/23-9/29

I decided to change things up a little. Yes, I am constantly saying that, but I am in that experimental stage to find out what works best for me. I want to try just giving a weekly fitness recap as well as a weight loss update. Yep, you read that right. Nope, I am not… more

Changing the Plan- Doing Things My Way

Happy Saturday! Today will be spent in Arlington and then going into DC to spend time with Katy! I am so excited to finally get to meet up with her again! The last time we were hanging out was at the Space Camp Tweetup. Time flies and I cannot believe it has been that long!… more

Navy 5-Miler Race Recap

I survived! Woohoo!! A huge part of me feels bad that this was such a slow race and a lot of other negative talk, since so many other blogs I read are runners with a fast pace. I am SOOOO slow!! But, I have to keep telling myself that the only person I am racing… more

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