An Active Saturday
Hi, friends, and happy Veteran’s Day. Please take a moment today to thank a veteran you know! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Mine was great – beautiful weather, lots of friend time, and lots...
View ArticleSunday: Running, Sipping & Snacking
Sunday morning began the same way Saturday did: with a run! My college friends Kathleen, Turner, Sarah, and I all met up on the Georgetown waterfront for a fun run + brunch adventure. It was a...
View ArticleQuinoa Nutrition Fun Facts & Recipes
Hello friends! Today I’d like to share a nutrition highlight post all about quinoa! Read on for some quinoa nutrition fun facts and some of my favorite quinoa recipes. I hope you enjoy it! Pictured...
View ArticleRecent Eats & Shake Out Run
Only 1.5 days now stand between me and my first full marathon in Richmond! Eek! I’m so ready for it to be here already. This morning, I headed out for a 2 mile shake out run. Tomorrow will be a rest...
View ArticleRichmond Marathon or Bust!
Guys – my first full marathon is tomorrow!! I can’t believe it! Matt and I are leaving for Richmond this afternoon to meet up with my brother, who is also running the marathon, and to hit the expo to...
View ArticleI’m a Marathoner!
I can hardly believe it, but: I’m officially a marathoner! My first marathon was soggy, wet, and of course challenging, but overall, it was completely awesome. I spent most of yesterday weirdly wanting...
View ArticleRichmond Marathon Race Recap!
Wow. I’m a marathoner. I still can’t really believe it! On Saturday morning in Richmond, I woke up at 5 a.m., feeling rested but nervous, tossing and turning until 6 when my alarm went off. I had all...
View ArticleFirst Marathon Training Reflections
Thank you all so much for the kind words on the recap from my first full marathon in Richmond on Saturday! The girls and I are still riding the runner’s high, and are now surprisingly kind of sad it’s...
View ArticleLentil & Brown Rice Herbed Salad
Good morning, my friends! Enough about running (for now)… let’s get back to the food, shall we? Starting with a fun new recipe! This Brown Rice & Lentil Herbed Salad is easy to make, delicious, and...
View ArticleRecent Eats, My First Post-Marathon Run & An Exciting Announcement
Hello and happy Friday! I’m so glad you guys liked the look of the Lentil & Brown Rice Herbed Salad recipe I posted yesterday! I’ve been enjoying the leftovers for lunch. On Wednesday, I enjoyed it...
View ArticleWeekend Adventures & Back on the Run
Good morning, and thank you for the congratulations regarding my new opportunity working as the part time sports dietitian over at the Endurance Athlete Center (EAC)! I’m excited to get started and to...
View ArticlePumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
You know what I’m loving lately? Chia pudding. Have you guys ever had chia pudding? I’ve seen it around the blog world for awhile now, but I actually didn’t have it until recently when I spotted it on...
View ArticleFriday Feature: Hillary of Nutrition Nut on the Run
Hello and happy Black Friday! Enjoy the shopping, if you’re into it, or the day off work to relax, if today is a holiday for you! I’ll likely be steering clear of the stores today and instead enjoying...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2013
Hello, friends! I hope those of you that celebrated Thanksgiving had a holiday filled with good food, family, and great friends. As you know, Matt and I spent the holiday up in Pittsburgh with his...
View ArticleA Snowy Turkey Trot + A Reebok Giveaway
Hello, hello! I’m sure you’re all settling back into the workweek after a nice holiday last week, as am I. Lots to catch up on! In addition to getting a lot of sleep and relaxation time in in...
View ArticleA Sunrise 7 Miler
Good morning, my friends! I hope you’re all settling back into the workweek after the nice long holiday weekend! I decided the best way to get myself back on a work schedule quickly was to drag myself...
View ArticleRecent Eats & Shopping for a Cause
When it comes to breakfast, I’m a creature of habit. Anyone else? It’s one of the few meals that I can eat the same thing, or nearly the same thing, day in and day out and not get sick of it. My...
View ArticleThe November Project DC & Our New Addition
Have you guys heard of the November Project? It’s a totally free, outdoor, grassroots-style community workout that a couple guys started up in Boston to help them stay motivated to work out during the...
View ArticleWild Blueberry Biscotti Recipe
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of the Wild Blueberry Association of North America. Hello and happy Friday! I hope you’re in the mood to do some baking this weekend,...
View ArticleJingle All the Way 8k Race Recap
Yesterday morning, I ran the Jingle All the Way 8k! It’s an annual race put on by local running store Pacers, and I broke out my festive finest for the occasion, obviously. This race will go down in...
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