April Sponsor Shout Out Post
Welcome to my April sponsor shout out post! Please join me in showing this month’s sponsor some love. If you have a blog, small business, or Etsy shop to promote and are interested in becoming a...
View ArticleAdventures in Santa Monica, Day 1
Hello from Santa Monica, California! As I mentioned, I’m here for a fitness event today with Jamba Juice! I’m really excited – it sounds like it will be a really cool event (disclaimer: they covered my...
View ArticleSanta Monica Adventures Continued: Jamba Juice FiTrends Expo & Meeting Venus...
Hello from the air on the way back to D.C.! I had such a great time in California the past couple days – I was sorry to say goodbye this morning! Yesterday was busy but really fun. I started my day...
View ArticleNike Women’s Half Marathon in DC 2013 Recap
Well, my friends – I am excited to share that if you didn’t already see yesterday via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook… I have a new half marathon PR (personal record)! My college BFF Turner and I...
View ArticleBecause Cute Pants Make Workouts Better
First of all, thank you all so much for all the sweet comments on my Nike Women’s Half Marathon recap post from yesterday! Being able to share the excitement of a great race and a new PR with you guys...
View ArticlePlant a Tree!
Hello my friends! I’ll be back shortly with a normal post, but first I wanted to share some details about a cool earth-friendly campaign that’s going on right now – and how you can get involved!...
View ArticleNever Say Never
I’ve always said I’d never do a full marathon. “26.2 miles? Oh, that’s just crazy.” I said. (Yeah, it is, but maybe I am too?) “That’s SO far.” I said. (Also true, but my mom reminded me that in 2009,...
View ArticleMarathon–Registered! Plus, Outdoor Yoga, Runs & A Dinner Out
Well, my friends – it’s official!!!! I will be running my first full marathon on November 16 in Richmond, VA. I just registered this morning. Eek! Thank you all SO much for the enthusiasm and helpful...
View ArticleAdventures in Pittsburgh
Hello, friends! I hope you all had fun weekends. I spent mine in Pittsburgh! As you guys know, Matt is from Pittsburgh and his parents still live there. We hadn’t been up since Christmas so we decided...
View ArticleSweaty Yoga + A Dishwasher Challenge
Hello my friends! I’m a little delayed in posting today because I decided today was finally the day to switch from my maiden name gmail account to my new married name gmail account. Um – who knew so...
View ArticleSweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad
As you guys know, I’m not really into recipes that take longer than about 15 minutes to prepare. I finally hit the grocery store for provisions last night, but yesterday at lunch time I was staring...
View ArticleA Quick and Easy Breakfast Idea
Hello friends! Today I want to share one of my favorite really quick and easy breakfasts as of late. Start with a serving of cottage cheese in a bowl. If you don’t like cottage cheese, this would also...
View ArticleRunning Happy & Edge Yoga in Arlington
Hello and happy Friday! It’s a warm and sunny one here in the DC area, and I started it off with an early morning run with my girl Karen! Karen was out of town for awhile and before that, I was out of...
View ArticleWeekend Adventures
Hello, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. The highlight of mine was attending my friend Ben’s wedding! I didn’t get any photos of the bride and groom since I figured I’d leave that to the...
View ArticleAlmond Butter Stuffed Vanilla Coconut French Toast
French Toast is probably my most favorite breakfast ever. Anyone else? I was craving it this morning, but considering it was Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. and I didn’t really want to end up in a sugar coma...
View ArticleAn Early Run + Health Fair Exhibiting and a Packed Lunch!
Good morning, my friends! I was up bright (yay for the sun being up early now too) and early this morning for a run with friends Turner and Karen. I’ve been doing a lot more evening workouts lately so...
View ArticleFree Outdoor Dupont Circle Yoga & Sushi + Italy Bound!
Hello my friends! Last night, I made it to the free outdoor Dupont Circle yoga again! It’s put on my Lululemon and is every Wednesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. during summer. So awesome! As you know, I...
View ArticleQuick and Healthy Dinner Ideas
Hello my friends! As you know, Matt and I are on vacation in Italy right now, but I thought a post re-sharing a few of my favorite quick and easy dinner ideas would be helpful in the meantime. The next...
View ArticleOatmeal Breakfast Ideas
Good morning, my friends! As you know, I’m currently on vacation in Italy with Matt! We will have limited access to the internet (apologies for delayed responses to email and comments) and want to...
View ArticleTheodora’s Story: From Overweight to Marathoner
Hello friends! As you know, I’m currently on vacation in Italy with Matt! We will have limited access to the internet (apologies for delayed responses to email and comments) and want to maximize time...
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