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A Running Tour of DC
Good morning, my friends! I had a great run last night with my college friend Tom. He was in town for a quick work trip and is also training for a marathon, so we decided a run would be a way better...
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Inspiration To Live By from Tony Horton
Last night, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Tony Horton, the creator of the popular home fitness program P90X. I could beat him in a fight, don’t you think? (thanks, Ericka, for the photo!) I...
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National Press Club “Beat the Deadline” 5k
This weekend, I ran not one but two races! First up: the National Press Club “Beat the Deadline” 5k on Saturday morning. As you guys know, I had the fun opportunity to run the race as part of “Team...
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Parks Half Marathon Race Recap
On Sunday morning, I ran my 8th half marathon: the Parks Half Marathon in Maryland! (I totally wrote on Instagram after the race that it was my 9th, but I just looked at my race recaps page to confirm...
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Recent Eats & Quick Meal Ideas
Good morning, my friends! You know what I love? When I make something completely random for dinner to use up leftovers and it ends up being delicious. We had a bunch of leftover cooked quinoa sitting...
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The Beauty of an Early Morning Run
This morning started like most Tuesday and Thursday mornings do for me: with my alarm going off at 5:33 a.m. (because yes, that extra 3 minutes totally makes a difference) and me questioning my own...
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Creamy Vegan Garlic & Herb Pasta
A few weeks ago, the DC area dietetic association I’m a member of had a fall networking potluck. Originally, I was thinking of bringing some sort of quinoa, bean, or kale salad. And then I realized:...
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Weekend Adventures & Re-Wearing My Wedding Reception Dress!
Good morning! Matt and I spent the weekend up in the Poconos in Pennsylvania for the wedding of one of his college buddies. On the drive up on Friday, I discovered that we would be going nearly right...
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Marathon Training Continues: 17 Miler
I officially have a new running PDR (personal distance record): 17 miles!! By all accounts, this run shouldn’t have been that great. We did the run on Sunday evening because Matt and I were gone all...
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Fall Running & Homemade Veggie Soup
It’s here, my friends. That magical time of year in D.C. when the mornings are cool, clear, and crisp, the days are warm, and the running is happy. Oh, September. How I love thee. Yesterday morning, I...
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Dupont Circle Yoga & A Quaker/Jamba Juice Giveaway!
Hello, hello! You know what I’m still loving? The free outdoor yoga that Lululemon offers in the summer in Dupont Circle on Wednesday nights. I haven’t been writing about it every week, but I’ve been...
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The Most Beautiful Running Sunrise Yet & Early Birthday Celebrations
I hope you guys aren’t tired of seeing photos of my early morning running adventures around D.C. yet, because yesterday morning, my run was interrupted with this absolutely stunning view: It’s so...
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Birthday Adventures
Thank you for all the happy birthday wishes, friends! I had a fun weekend celebrating. Pictured above is my “Happy BDay” toast from Matt on Saturday morning. He’s so creative! The birthday celebrations...
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Marathon Training: 19 Miler!
Good morning! As I mentioned, I’m in Canada on a press trip right now (check out my Instagram and Twitter to see what I’m up to!), but I wanted to pop in and share a recap of my latest long run! You...
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
I told myself I would wait until it was officially fall to start sharing pumpkin recipes. From here on out, though? Get ready for lots of my favorite orange fruit (yes, it’s actually technically a...
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NYC Marathon Weekend Adventures
Good morning! I’m back in DC after a fun weekend up in NYC with Matt – we headed up to cheer on friends running the marathon! It sure was beautiful up there this weekend with all the fall colors in the...
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Butternut Squash & Turkey Chili
All of a sudden, it feels like winter in DC. Last night, inspired by the cold air, I was craving a stew or chili of sorts – something with lots of veggies that would be filling and hearty but packed...
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Chicken & Veggie Thai Green Curry
Hello and good morning! I wanted to share a fun dinner that Matt and I had recently: a delicious Chicken and Veggie Thai Green Curry. As part of the DailyBuzz Brand Ambassador Program, I had an...
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T-Minus 9 Days Until My First Marathon!
So… there are a mere 9 days standing between me and attempting my first full marathon. Gah!! How did it creep up on me so fast?! I’m officially in taper mode. Yesterday, I met up with my long lost...
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How to Dress for Cold Weather Running
Hello and happy Friday! I had a great run this morning – it was 40 degrees out, and that got me thinking about dressing for winter running. I’ve had a few requests for a post about how to dress for...
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