Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal & Cleaning Out Our Coffee Machines!
Hello from snowy DC! You know what’s kind of lame? The fact that with technology nowadays, a snow day from work just means that you work from home instead of at the office. Bummer, right? I miss the...
View ArticleEverything but the Kitchen Sink Soup + Holiday Decorating
Hello, my friends! All this cold weather has me craving soup. Anyone else? Last night, I decided to whip up something warm and tasty. I was originally planning to make my Sweet Potato Lentil Chili, but...
View Article9 Healthy Holiday Cookie & Dessert Recipes
Ah, the holidays. Often, between all the work events, holiday parties, and gift giving, this time of the year can be a bit of a white flour and sugar free-for all. Don’t get me wrong – there’s a time...
View ArticleBrooks Shoes & Winter Accessories Giveaway!
Good morning and happy Friday the 13th! Spooooookyyyy. I started my day off the best way I know how: with a friend running date. My friend Karen and I have done a lot of runs down on the mall together...
View ArticleWeekend Adventures
Hello and happy Monday! Can you guys believe Christmas is less than 10 days away?! I don’t know about you guys, but I need to get moving on some serious Christmas shopping this week. Yikes! By the way...
View ArticleRunning the Zoo Lights!
I had such a fun adventure last night: I joined Roam Fitness for a special edition version of their awesome OutRun program (which is like your run club + boot camp combined – full review here),...
View ArticleWith love for Sardines (and our adorable cat)
I’ve written about this before, but, I think it’s about time I gross you guys out again. I’m just going to say it: I love sardines. But there’s more to sardines than just grossing out anyone else who...
View Article10 Immunity Boosting Foods for Cold & Flu Season
As I’m sure you guys have noticed by now, it’s officially cold and flu season. But that doesn’t mean you have to get sick! Did you know that some foods can help boost your immunity and prevent illness?...
View ArticleAn Urban Adventure to the National Christmas Tree
Hello and happy Friday! We’re rapidly closing in on Christmas week – can you guys believe it? Matt and I got the last of our gift shopping done last night in preparation. I just need to finish up his...
View ArticlePhiladelphia for a Day + A Rainy Run
Hello and happy Christmas Eve eve! I’m working today (I have a few AnneTheRD clients and a business meeting, plus some emails/admin stuff to get to), but then I’m looking forward to a nice break, like...
View ArticleChristmas 2013 in Pictures
Happy holidays, my friends! Matt and I have been enjoying a nice, relaxing week and I hope you have, too! We’re spending the holidays with my family in DC this year, so we didn’t have to travel far,...
View ArticleA Fun Run
Yesterday, Matt and I went for a run with my high school BFF Jenny and her husband, Dan! Don’t worry, my zipper isn’t broken – it’s a double zipper so you can let air in! Jenny (who now goes by Jen,...
View ArticleVanilla Mint Smoothie Recipe
On Christmas morning, after opening our stocking presents from Santa and awaiting my grandmother’s arrival to open the presents under the tree, I whipped out my parent’s blender and made a delicious...
View ArticleA Running Tour of DC
On Saturday morning, I led my high school BFF Jenny and her husband Dan on what I called my “greatest hits” running tour of DC – a 14 mile route that included nearly all of my favorite running...
View ArticleHow to Make a Successful New Year’s Resolution
Hello and happy 2014, my friends! Let’s talk New Years Resolutions – specifically, how to make a successful new year’s resolution! For most of us, today means back to the daily grind; it also means a...
View ArticleRecent Adventures
Hello and happy Friday! I’m so glad many of you enjoyed my “How to Make a Successful New Year’s Resolution” post yesterday! I’m working on getting back into the swing of things with work after a nice...
View ArticleA Freezing Run + Exciting Running News!
Hello and happy Monday! I got in my first run of the new year yesterday – a freezing cold and rainy ~13-ish miler with my friends Kathleen and Rachel. On Saturday night, the forecast for Sunday morning...
View ArticleRoasted Almond & Kale Pesto Recipe
Good morning – I have a fun new recipe to share with you guys today: Roasted Almond & Kale Pesto! This is a great winter twist on pesto, as it doesn’t require basil, but still tastes delicious....
View ArticleRecent Adventures in Eating & Announcements!
Hello, friends! Even though I’m sad the holidays are over, it’s been nice getting back into a routine and cooking again, too. On Sunday, Matt made us a big veggie scramble – my favorite. This was...
View ArticleA Freezing Run, Lunch & Teaching!
Well, my friends, I did it: I braved the extreme cold here in DC yesterday and got in a run. A solo run, even! Apparently wanting a run to be over quickly leads to speed. I’ll have to remember that....
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